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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

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Founder Wu Dezhou says depth in niche markets matters more than mass appeal when building consumer wearables.

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How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

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With over 150 stores and renewed profitability, boutique coffee chain Algebraist Coffee is staying selective and staying in the game.

Profit over pace: Algebraist Coffee finds footing after China’s coffee shakeout

A price reset and a hard push on Douyin and Pinduoduo fueled Three Squirrels’ turnaround, driving sales back to their 2019 highs.

From slump to RMB 10 billion comeback: How a Chinese snack brand found new life in social commerce

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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Transportation

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

More EV companies are eyeing collaboration in the battery charging sector.

Xpeng ties up with Nio on charging services in China's slowing EV market

Xpeng ties up with Nio on charging services in China&#8217;s slowing EV market

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Sun Henan

The new cash will power the company’s regional expansion and technology development.

Neuron Mobility raises USD 18.5 million Series A round led by GSR Ventures and Square Peg

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Cindy Silviana

The two companies have also established a strategic partnership in ride-hailing service, power and energy solutions, and the production and sales of Byton models overseas.

Exclusive | Byton adds Japanese trader Marubeni to its Series C round investor roster

The industry still has large potential for growth.

China wants 25% of vehicles sold in 2025 to be green, jumping from 2018’s 4%

Yulu has raised USD 8 million from Indian auto manufacturer Bajaj, which will make its electric bikes in India.

E-bike startup Yulu rides pillion on Bajaj to shift supply chain from China to India

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What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

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China is looking for alternative measures to boost the EV sector after cutting subsidies.

Shenzhen requires new ride-hailing vehicles to be fully electric, starting in December

The first batch of locally-made models will be delivered in the first quarter of 2020.

Tesla to display its China-made Model 3 in local stores

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

The company will restrict the operations of its e-scooter service GrabWheel and announced fines on users who violate rules.

Grab promises crackdown on e-scooter's users who violate regulations, after deadly collision

Grab promises crackdown on e-scooter&#8217;s users who violate regulations, after deadly collision

Two GrabWheels users have been killed and four people injured in a car accident.