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Gap China’s CEO said localization is central to the brand’s turnaround strategy.

Baozun takes a “local for local” approach to rewire apparel brand Gap for China

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

The robot maker is rolling out a new quadruped model for delivery and surveillance.

China's Pudu takes quadruped robots outdoors to fuel growth

China&#8217;s Pudu takes quadruped robots outdoors to fuel growth

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

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

Kuaishou

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

Weishi, Tencent’s short video platform, invites users to create, share, and discover trending clips in a mobile-friendly environment.

Weishi

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

Entertainment

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Short Video

Tencent abandoned plans to acquire iQiyi due to tightened anti-monopoly regulations.

Tencent merges video teams to draw eyeballs away from Douyin and Kuaishou

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Beverage unicorn Genki Forest wants to be treated like a tech startup, but does the label stick?

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

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Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

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WM Motor now operates in a crowded sector packed with recognizable names like Baidu, Xiaomi, and Didi.

EV maker WM Motor pulls out of Star Market IPO, report says

Suning's estimated net profit, Q1, 2021: usd 69-84 billion

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Suning

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

E-commerce

The retail cloud business is growing rapidly, adding 3,201 new stores last year and achieving profitability. Chinese retailer Suning, which runs both online and brick and mortar shops, expects to earn a profit between RMB 450 million and 550 million (USD 68.6 million to 83.9 million) in the first quarter of this year, after a loss of USD 83.9 million in the same quarter in 2020, according to company filings on Thursday.

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China Venture Roundup

China Venture Roundup Volume 30 covers China’s investment activity from April 5 -11, 2021.

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Tencent outspent its Chinese peers on strategic investments last year, now with over 1,200 portfolios under its wings.

Inside Tencent's USD 17 billion foreign investment gamble

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

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Southeast Asia

The company launched its first game through Douyin just 2 years ago and is aiming to expand its reach in the market.

ByteDance acquires C4-Games, challenging Tencent overseas

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

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

Chinese internet companies were ordered to correct malpractices and pledge in written statements that they will operate legally.

After fining Alibaba, China turns scrutiny to 33 more big tech companies

ByteDance to file IPO with a valuation of USD 400 billion

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

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The company's subsidiaries may seek their own listings in New York, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. With a valuation of nearly USD 400 billion, app factory ByteDance—known chiefly as the company behind TikTok, Douyin, and Toutiao—has submitted a letter to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange indicating the company is seeking underwriters for a listing in Hong Kong, local news media China Securities reported on Wednesday, citing an anonymous source.

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Tencent merges video teams to draw eyeballs away from Douyin and Kuaishou

Beverage unicorn Genki Forest wants to be treated like a tech startup, but does the label stick?

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