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

Anta

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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

The incident adds reputational pressure at a time when the brand is already contending with slowing growth.

Arc'teryx faces backlash in China after fireworks stunt in Tibet

Arc&#8217;teryx faces backlash in China after fireworks stunt in Tibet

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

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Wang Zhan steps in as co-CEO, betting on Sunrise to develop chips that can take on Nvidia.

Baidu veteran joins SenseTime spinoff Sunrise to compete in AI chip race

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Deals in brief: Blitz and Tazapay raise funding, Rezolve.ai acquires ViSenze, 11 new China investments, and more

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Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Luckin Coffee

Starbucks offers coffee, espresso beverages, and pastries, emphasizing premium quality and creating a welcoming "third place" experience for customers.

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

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The fast-growing coffee chain hopes to woo the US market over and overcome skepticism of Chinese brands.

Luckin Coffee races into Starbucks' home turf with app-based strategy

Luckin Coffee races into Starbucks&#8217; home turf with app-based strategy

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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

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Alibaba is leaning on Hema NB to anchor its discount retail push.

Hema NB doubles stores in six months to gain ground in China’s fragmented grocery market

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

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Once China’s breakout 3D printing brand, Creality now faces stiffer competition and is expanding into scanners and laser engravers.

Creality gears up for Hong Kong IPO as it looks beyond 3D printing

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

New supply deals and products signal the LiDAR leader’s expansion beyond sensors into embodied intelligence.

RoboSense sees AI and robotics as next growth driver after Q2 earnings beat

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The release positions mixed reality as both a next-gen consumer interface and a testing ground for robots learning to navigate the physical world.

Vivo launches “Discovery” edition of Vision MR headset, signaling shift beyond smartphones

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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The EV maker led 2024 sales but its pricing and lack of local manufacturing raise concerns.

BYD sets India sales record on back of dealership expansion

Priced under RMB 200,000, the new car model combines premium comfort with mass market appeal for large families and fleet buyers.

Dongfeng’s Forthing targets affordable luxury with Xinghai V9 MPV

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

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CEO He Xiaopeng sees robotics as the company’s “third growth curve,” with mass production set for 2026.