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

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

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

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Electric Vehicles

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Transportation

The automaker plans to launch seven new models and accelerate deployment of its Turing chip this year.

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

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

Retail

Homegrown players join Pernod Ricard and Diageo as sales surge, with export potential still unclear.

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

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

Deep Tech

The framework outlines a B2A2C model in which brands reach consumers through agent-based AI systems.

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Photo of a sixth-generation RT6 autonomous vehicle operated by Baidu’s Apollo Go in Dubai, UAE.

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

Baidu

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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Through its Apollo Go unit and local partner AutoGo, the company is rolling out commercial robotaxi operations in the UAE capital.

Baidu launches fully driverless ride-hailing service in Abu Dhabi

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The carmaker aims to be among the nation's top three car brands by 2030, alongside VinFast and Toyota.

China's Chery to open its largest ASEAN car factory in Vietnam in mid-2026

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The Huawei-led alliance has begun testing in Chongqing and Hefei, marking a step forward for conditional autonomy.

HIMA’s Level 3 autonomous vehicles hit the roads as China authorizes real-world testing

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Trials are underway even as narrow roads and competition from buses pose potential hurdles.

UK, Europe emerge as robotaxi battleground for Baidu and Waymo

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

With operations in 170 cities nationwide, the startup is building one of the fastest-growing autonomous delivery fleets in China.

Rino.ai raises new funding to accelerate toward mass production of autonomous cargo vans

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

The new facility marks Li Auto’s latest move in its transformation into an “AI company.”

Li Auto builds Silicon Valley lab to chase Xpeng and others in smart driving

As EMB systems approach mass production, Bethel and newcomer Orient Motion are facing off in court for control of the technology.

China’s automakers gear up for EMB mass production, and its first major patent battle

The automaker is appointing a former Huawei and Geely executive to lead its assisted driving R&D efforts.

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China’s Chery to open its largest ASEAN car factory in Vietnam in mid-2026

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