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Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet and technology. 

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In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.

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AI was front and center at Alibaba Cloud’s Apsara Conference this year—where does it go from here?

Will AI help Alibaba Cloud find its second wind? | KrASIA

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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A mix of US rate cuts and Chinese policies triggered rallies across A-shares, Hong Kong stocks, and US-listed Chinese companies, but will cautious investors be swayed?

As China’s markets rally, will investors take the plunge? | KrASIA

As China’s markets rally, will investors take the plunge?

While China’s tea chains race to open stores, Molly Tea is opting for a more measured expansion. Will this strategy give it an edge, or leave it lagging behind?

Molly Tea isn’t rushing into China’s tea wars—could that be the smarter move? | KrASIA

Molly Tea isn’t rushing into China’s tea wars—could that be the smarter move?

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Scale AI secures backing to expand “data foundry for AI,” Chequer and Kolon raise new funding, Google to secure minority stake in Flipkart, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Scale AI secures backing to expand “data foundry for AI,” Chequer and Kolon raise new funding, Google to secure minority stake in Flipkart, and more

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Energy

New energy storage and utilization feature heavily in the new partnership, catalyzing green developments in southwestern China.

CDHT allies with Sinopec Green Energy to drive new energy innovation in China | KrASIA

CDHT allies with Sinopec Green Energy to drive new energy innovation in China

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Health Tech

Initial results of the pilot project are promising.

Wuhan Union Hospital partners with Baidu Health to integrate AI in healthcare | KrASIA

Wuhan Union Hospital partners with Baidu Health to integrate AI in healthcare

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Nations should unite to face "universal opportunities and risks," Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told the OECD.

Japan PM vows to lead international AI rules with new framework | KrASIA

Japan PM vows to lead international AI rules with new framework

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Venture capital is a type of private equity, a form of financing that is provided by firms or funds to small, early-stage, emerging firms that are deemed to have high growth potential, or which have demonstrated high growth.

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Deals in brief: Elon Musk’s xAI to raise capital at USD 24 billion valuation, Honest Bank and HoneyNaps secure Series B funding, five China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Elon Musk’s xAI to raise capital at USD 24 billion valuation, Honest Bank and HoneyNaps secure Series B funding, five China deals, and more

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Will future-focused Alibaba's actions be sufficient to fulfill its ambitions?

Alibaba sees growth in FY2024 despite investment strains and market volatility | KrASIA

Alibaba sees growth in FY2024 despite investment strains and market volatility

Tencent Holdings Limited is a Chinese multinational investment holding conglomerate whose subsidiaries specialize in various Internet-related services and products, entertainment, artificial intelligence and technology both in China and globally.

Tencent

Deals in brief: Tencent backs 13 winners of climate tech program, XSquare and Shomvob secure funding, Mighty Jaxx extends Series A+ round, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Tencent backs 13 winners of climate tech program, XSquare and Shomvob secure funding, Mighty Jaxx extends Series A+ round, and more

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In a fireside chat, Robin Li discussed the future of AI, emphasizing the need for faster innovation and the development of AI-native applications.

Baidu CEO Robin Li urges faster AI development at Paris tech event | KrASIA

Baidu CEO Robin Li urges faster AI development at Paris tech event

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Beijing is pursuing a broader set of partners amid tensions with the US.