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China's Xiaomi takes on Tesla, armed with 1,000 EV factory robots

China&#8217;s Xiaomi takes on Tesla, armed with 1,000 EV factory robots

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Trump&#8217;s China tariffs spark shipping disruptions comparable to Covid-19

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Shein suppliers closing &#8220;all over the place&#8221; in this China garment district

Chinese companies are going global—and getting local—combining international reach with market-specific adaptation.

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Smart product bets and tight cost controls are giving the Chinese firm breathing room in a crowded category.

Ecovacs' 59% profit surge shows what works in the home robot race

Ecovacs&#8217; 59% profit surge shows what works in the home robot race

With new products, leaner ops, and policy tailwinds, the dairy brand is aiming to bounce back from steep losses.

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Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact leads Arysun’s pre-seed round, Nuevocor raises USD 45 million, latest funding deals in China, and more

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Ecovacs’ 59% profit surge shows what works in the home robot race

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