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Once known for exports, Chinese companies are shaping their own identities abroad and gaining traction.

Chinese brands vie for the spotlight abroad with tech, tea, and toys

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From rejection letters to red carpets: How Ding Xiaoyin brought Chinese cinema to the world

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Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

Honda

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Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

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Government efforts to build up the industry have prompted Chinese carmakers to enter the market.

Chinese EVs chip away at Japan automakers' dominance in Indonesia

Chinese EVs chip away at Japan automakers&#8217; dominance in Indonesia

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

The new solution offers multi-currency support, tighter spend controls, and simplified global payments to help businesses scale effectively.

Ant International’s WorldFirst launches World Card to streamline global commerce payments

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Deals in brief: Populix and viAct raise funding, Vertex Growth invests in Dolphin Semiconductor, plus major China deals, and more

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Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

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Built for full-stack autonomy, the Turing chip clocks 700 TOPS and will debut in an upcoming Xpeng vehicle.

Xpeng’s Turing AI chip nears mass production, takes aim at Nvidia

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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Live Streaming

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Short Video

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Video

From automated ads to synthetic video, the short video firm is threading AI through every part of its playbook.

Kuaishou turns to AI—and Kling—to stay sticky in a flatlining market

Deals in brief: Fore Coffee’s IPO pops on debut, Accenture invests in GoUpscale, GXS Bank acquires Validus Capital, and more

Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

Once a go-to for outdoor gear, Jack Wolfskin has lost its edge. Anta thinks it can bring it back.

Anta acquires Jack Wolfskin in USD 290 million deal

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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Joybuy gets a second act as JD.com explores market potential in the UK.

JD.com begins UK rollout under Joybuy brand

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OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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Deals in brief: SoftBank to anchor OpenAI’s USD 40 billion raise, Hoopi secures funding for collectibles push, ShopUp and Sary confirm merger, and more