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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

The Chinese tea chain has reportedly recruited Li Tao, vice president of Starbucks China, to support its aggressive expansion strategy.

Chagee aims to outpace Starbucks in China with new executive hire

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

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With 105 new titles approved in July, China’s gaming industry continues its positive trend for 2024, bolstering market confidence and growth.

China’s gaming industry sees steady recovery with July title approvals

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Chinese chipmakers are currently divided between building massive computing clusters, or expanding the sales of inference chips.

China’s chipmakers see bifurcation amid rapid AI advancements

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Transitioning from the lab to market is key for humanoid robots, with automaking identified as the most viable path to commercialization.

Lab to market: Humanoid robots poised for debut in automaking industry

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The semiconductor bellwether set new records for revenue and profit, but the milestones were tempered by market concerns over geopolitical tensions.

TSMC profits surge on AI demand, but shares dip amid geopolitical tensions

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Iron, the humanoid robot developed by Xpeng, pictured alongside the Xpeng P7 at Indonesia International Motor Show 2026.

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

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His departure leaves Xpeng without any of the three leaders who guided Iron to its public debut.

Mi Liangchuan’s exit deepens pressure on Xpeng’s robotics push

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The company is caught between rising demand for AI inference and the difficult economics of computing power.

Surging users, widening losses, and leased compute: Behind SiliconFlow’s IPO filing

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

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The Trump-Carney split in the face of China’s expansion calls to mind dramatic fiction.

BYD spots North America foothold amid US-Canada tariff discord

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