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Investments in education, consumer, cloud computing and robotics industries. NewsDeals | Deal book: Tencent invests in robotics startup Marble; Knowbox raises $100 million from YF Capital and TAL2 mins read
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Meicai, the e-vendor founded in 2014, has been helping farmers sell products to restaurants. NewsTaobao’s formidable rival Pinduoduo wants to sell more fruits to 300 million consumers1 min read
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Renrenche plays a crucial role in Didi Chuxing’s plan to rule China’s transportation businesses. NewsDeals | Goldman Sachs, Tencent and Didi Chuxing invest in Renrenche’s US$300 m round2 mins read
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