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

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

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

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

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

And Doubao is just one facet of ByteDance’s wider AI strategy.

Doubao hits 100 million DAUs as ByteDance extends its AI lead

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Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The former Huawei regional head joins as second-in-command to CEO Wang Lei.

EcoFlow hires Huawei veteran Peter Tong ahead of US IPO push

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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A promotional poster for the short drama Summer Rose, featuring co-leads Liu Xiaoyu and Guo Yuxin.

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

Content

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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

Video

A new wave of short drama actors has risen from anonymity to mainstream fame, challenging the hierarchy of China’s entertainment industry.

How short dramas are turning everyday actors into China’s newest idols

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South Korea

Experts flag rising volatility as the hunt for megastars like BTS and Blackpink intensifies.

Chinese barriers rattle K-pop entertainment agency shares

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Miniso sells low-cost lifestyle goods, home essentials, and personal care items, making everyday products accessible to broader markets.

Miniso

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

The tie-up gives Disney a timely marketing lift as it works to rebound from a challenging year at the box office.

Disney taps Miniso partnership to boost Zootopia 2 buzz

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The Disney sequel is the latest litmus test of whether imported films can halt their decline in China.

Zootopia 2 lands in China as Hollywood’s biggest test of the year

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Thailand

The Thai market serves as a litmus test for the success of new characters.

Chinese brands try out toys in Thailand to find next Labubu

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

Live Streaming

Group live streaming is becoming a serious business in China.

Changjing Media sees a new industry taking shape in group live streaming

The family entertainment operator is opening its first overseas location at Siam Paragon.

China’s Meland to make global debut with Bangkok family park

Investors are wary if the studio can deliver another hit after Ne Zha 2.

Enlight Media caps record year, but questions linger after Ne Zha 2 boom

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

Japan

The young Tokyo-based distributor is aiming to help content from China go global.