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

Electric Vehicles

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The German luxury marque's first-half China sales fell 28% as it booked an impairment charge.

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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Deals in brief: Bundle raises pre-seed funding, Temus acquires Thinking Machines, nine China investments, and more

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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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

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How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

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Manufacturers are prioritizing distinct capabilities, such as climbing stairs, over lower prices.

China's cleaning robots mop up 70% of global share through innovation

China&#8217;s cleaning robots mop up 70% of global share through innovation

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The Hong Kong-listed company plans to re-brand to Evergrande Auto, in a bid to focus on EV manufacturing.

Chinese real-estate giant Evergrande steps up EV ambitions

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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

Aulton allows electric vehicle owners to change their out-of-power batteries for full-capacity ones in three minutes.

CHINA BRIEF | SoftBank invests in Nio-backed battery-swap solution provider Aulton

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

Only two weeks ago, Xpeng Motors raised USD 500 million from investors including Hillhouse Capital.

CHINA BRIEF | Xpeng Motors scores USD 300 million in new round led by Alibaba ahead of US IPO

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

The move follows EV maker Li Auto's strong Nasdaq debut.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed EV maker Xpeng Motors to kick off USD 700 million US IPO

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Li Auto is the second China-based EV maker to go public in the US, following Nio.

Hybrid EV maker Li Auto soars nearly 50% on Nasdaq debut after raising USD 1.1 billion in IPO

Xpeng files secretly for US IPO; Hillhouse Capital backing Li Auto’s Nasdaq listing.

China’s Tesla challengers, Xpeng and Li Auto, rev up capital-raising drive as the electric car startups target US IPOs

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Tesla is actively recruiting for five roles centered around customer experience, vehicle repair, and service.

Tesla is quietly hiring in Singapore: Does this signal a launch here?

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Segway-Ninebot applied for an IPO as early as April 17, 2019.

CHINA BRIEF | E-scooter maker Segway-Ninebot to raise USD 298 million in first Star Market CDR offering

Share price surges 60% this year on growing market share.