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Deals in brief: Andisor, Klinik Pintar, and Clove secure funding, Net Zero Challenge 2023 announces winners, new BTN fund to invest in prop tech startups, and more

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Chinese battery material makers' push abroad raises questions over access.

China's graphite export curbs take effect with uncertainty for EVs

China&#8217;s graphite export curbs take effect with uncertainty for EVs

Honor designs smartphones and wearables, balancing price and performance for a tech-savvy, value-focused audience.

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Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

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Transsion, an electronics brand popular in Africa, produces smartphones and feature phones tailored to local consumer preferences.

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

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Having built a strong foothold in Africa, the Chinese smartphone maker is looking for new frontiers to replicate its success.

Transsion taps on Africa expertise to challenge smartphone rivals in emerging markets

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Deals in brief: Goterra, RADC, and Leonardo AI secure funding, 17Live debuts on SGX in Singapore’s first de-SPAC transaction, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Klook, Doctor Anywhere, and Bitsmedia secure funding, IMDA invests SGD 55 million in Singapore’s media industry, multiple China and India deals, and more

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

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

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While rumors circled around Luohan Academy's closure, it is Damo Academy—Jack Ma's other "training ground"—that bears a greater responsibility for future profit generation.

Alibaba Group’s Luohan Academy has opted for a “six pence” approach

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

Chang’an Automobile manufactures passenger vehicles and is innovating in EVs and autonomous features within China’s automotive sector.

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GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

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New players struggle to take on market leader BYD's dominance.

GAC and Chang'an push into Southeast Asia in second China EV wave

GAC and Chang&#8217;an push into Southeast Asia in second China EV wave

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

In any application scenario, there's likely a Chinese-made robot ready to efficiently and cost-effectively fulfill those needs.

China-manufactured robots are ready to serve the entire world

MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

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Don’t let the AI-generated cat videos distract from MiniMax’s growing edge in AI technology.

MiniMax finds its “aha moment,” and a way to challenge the AI status quo

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A policy mandating 60-day payments offers limited relief amid implementation hurdles across the automotive supply chain.

For China’s auto suppliers, a 60-day pledge may still mean waiting months for payment

With a focus on generalization and reliability, Galbot is building robots that skip the spectacle and get the job done.

Galbot’s humanoid robots do the boring stuff, and that’s the point

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