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The Hefei-based startup supplied a carbon fiber fairing for the Ceres-1 Y17 mission—its first confirmed role in an orbital launch. FeaturesMonks Aviation takes flight as composite tech reaches orbit4 mins read
While Pop Mart built its success on original IPs, Top Toy is betting on derivative designs. InsightsIs Miniso’s Top Toy trying to be Pop Mart, or something else?10 mins read
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Aldi’s China playbook blends elements of Sam’s Club and Hema, but with its own twist: a sharp focus on price, precision, and private labels. FeaturesAldi’s supermarkets have Chinese shoppers hooked—now it wants more8 mins read
Taiwan and South Korea also aim to become more welcoming to foreign investors. NewsTokyo exchange to mandate English disclosure to lure overseas investors3 mins read
Now helming Anuttacon, Cai Haoyu is developing Whispers from the Star, a voice-driven game designed to test the limits of AI in gameplay. FeaturesMihoyo’s CEO is back with a new game, and it’s nothing like Genshin Impact10 mins read
As core growth slows, appliance and electronics brands are betting big on robotic arms and embodied tech to stay ahead. InsightsChina’s consumer tech sector enters a robotics arms race—quite literally5 mins read
In a cautious year for sportswear businesses, Li-Ning is prioritizing discipline and stability over rapid expansion. NewsWith profits down, Li-Ning leans on core sports to weather a slower market6 mins read
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