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How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

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Growth in ride-hailing orders and technology services drove the expected improvement.

OnTime Mobility operator expects first-half revenue to more than double as losses narrow

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IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

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

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

Luckin Coffee

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Coffee

The company expects margins to improve as delivery subsidies normalize and operating efficiency increases.

Luckin Coffee surpasses 36,000 stores as Q2 revenue rises

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

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Thailand

Aapico's chief says Beijing will “win the war."

Collaborate with Chinese EV makers or suffer, Thai automotive firm CEO warns

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Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

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What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

The firm increased its net loss to USD 76.1 million in the first quarter of this year, up 175% from last year.

CHINA BRIEF | Bilibili to issue USD 650 million in convertible bonds as net losses widen

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Song Jingli

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

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Virtual idol Luo Tianyi has over 4.6 million followers and has "performed" in front of millions of live audiences.

Video | She is one of China's biggest celebrities—but she's not real

Video | She is one of China&#8217;s biggest celebrities—but she&#8217;s not real

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James Chan

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Bilibili widened its net loss to RMB 538.6 (USD 76.1 million), up 175% versus last year's level, amid increasing revenues.

Bilibili hits 13.4 million paying users, driving revenues up 69% YoY in Q1

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Airbnb connects travelers with unique short-term rentals, from city apartments to countryside retreats, worldwide.

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A Bilibili commercial celebrating National Youth Day went viral amid China's 5-day labor day holiday, helping boost the video streaming platform's stock performance.

KEY STAT | Bilibili's market capital increased USD 480 million in one day

KEY STAT | Bilibili&#8217;s market capital increased USD 480 million in one day

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Julianna Wu

The video site's move into the mainstream has yielded mixed results.

Bilibili's Youth Day video prompts backlash from China's 'next wave'

Bilibili&#8217;s Youth Day video prompts backlash from China&#8217;s &#8216;next wave&#8217;

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

Kuaishou

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

The Chinese government has imposed strict regulations to combat game addiction among young people last November.

CHINA BRIEF | Local government accuses mobile game and livestreaming companies of lax oversight

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

Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

Sony

Sony joins Alibaba and Tencent as investors in Bilibili.

Sony puts up USD 400 million for a 5% stake in Chinese Gen Z favorite Bilibili

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

The VC firm distributed over USD 1 billion in cash returns to limited partners in 2019.

CHINA BRIEF| Qiming Venture Partners closes USD 1.1 billion fund, targeting early stage healthcare and TMT startups

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Already an established industry in China, livestreaming has seen a boost due to the coronavirus.

Bilibili

CHINA BRIEF | Bilibili to issue USD 650 million in convertible bonds as net losses widen

Video | She is one of China’s biggest celebrities—but she’s not real

Bilibili hits 13.4 million paying users, driving revenues up 69% YoY in Q1

KEY STAT | Bilibili’s market capital increased USD 480 million in one day

Bilibili’s Youth Day video prompts backlash from China’s ‘next wave’