Electronics
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Chinese Robot Makers Unveil 150 Humanoids for Warehouse and Factory Work
More than 300 domestic robotics firms brought 2,000 exhibits to Beijing, pitching automation hardware for logistics hubs and electronics assembly lines.
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Fashion
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China’s Proya Cosmetics Enters US Market with Ulta Partnership
Proya Cosmetics, China’s largest beauty company, is partnering with Ulta Beauty to launch two product lines across 400 US stores and online. This move follows a strategic expansion into Malaysia, as Proya seeks growth beyond its competitive domestic market.
General
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Asian Markets Mixed Amid US Economic Worries, Retail Sales Dip
Asian equities saw mixed results as concerns over the US economy overshadowed earlier hopes for stable interest rates. Weak retail sales and consumer sentiment in the US are now shifting investor focus to upcoming earnings from major retailers.
Fashion
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C-Beauty Brands Accelerate Global Expansion with State Support, as K-Beauty Shifts Focus
Chinese beauty brands are rapidly expanding their global footprint, driven by robust domestic growth and government backing. Leading companies like Proya, Florasis, Judydoll, and Yatsen Holding are targeting key markets in the US, Japan, and Southeast Asia,…
E-Tailing
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Alibaba and ByteDance Divest from Gaming and Retail to Fuel AI Ambitions
Chinese tech giants Alibaba Group Holding and ByteDance are divesting non-core gaming and retail assets to private equity funds, reallocating significant resources to accelerate their push into artificial intelligence development across Asia.
General
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Chinese Supermarket Pangdonglai Expands Ex-Convict Recruitment, Sparking Debate
Chinese supermarket giant Pangdonglai is recruiting former inmates for a second consecutive year, extending its program to include those who served at least five years in prison. This initiative, aiming to provide second chances, has ignited public debate…
Finance
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China Launches Offshore Government Bond Futures to Boost Yuan Usage
China has debuted offshore trading of government bond futures in Hong Kong, marking a strategic move to encourage broader international use of the yuan. This initiative aims to draw non-Western capital by offering stability and enhanced hedging options.
Finance
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China Expands Digital Yuan Network to Accelerate Adoption with Eight New Banks
China has expanded its digital yuan infrastructure by integrating eight additional banks into the national network. This move aims to significantly accelerate the adoption of the central bank digital currency, known as the e-CNY, across the country.
Automotive
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China’s Chery Automobile to Open UK Research and Development Centre This Year
Chinese car manufacturer Chery Automobile is establishing a new research and development centre in the United Kingdom, set to open in late autumn 2026. The facility will be located at UTAC Millbrook in Bedfordshire, focusing on vehicle chassis and…
General
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Ecuadorian President Seeks Trade and Investment in China, Singapore, and Vietnam
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa is on an eight-day state visit to China, seeking to boost shrimp exports and attract investments in energy and mining. His Asian tour will continue to Singapore and Vietnam, highlighting a strategic economic push into the…
E-Tailing
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US Billionaires Boost Baidu Bets Amid AI Surge, Pull Back from Alibaba and JD.com
Prominent US investors Stanley Druckenmiller and David Tepper are increasing their stakes in Chinese search giant Baidu, driven by its AI advancements. This comes as they reduce or exit positions in other major Chinese e-commerce firms like Alibaba and JD.com.
Automotive
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Xiaomi SU7 Electric Vehicle Surpasses Half Million Deliveries Amid Strong EV Sales
Xiaomi’s SU7 electric vehicle has achieved a significant milestone, exceeding 500,000 unit deliveries. This strong performance highlights the rapidly expanding electric vehicle market, particularly within Asia, as tech giants venture into automotive…
General
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7-Eleven Unveils First Concept Store in Macau, Emphasizing Experiential Retail
7-Eleven has launched its inaugural concept store in Macau, extending its experience-focused convenience retail model beyond Hong Kong. The new outlet combines specialty products, collectibles, and an expanded ready-to-eat food range.
Startups
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Chinese Startups Show AI and Robotics Advances at Beijing Expos
Chinese AI and robotics startups are accelerating their efforts to go public, showing advanced ‘robot bodies and AI brains’ at recent Beijing expos. The World Robot Conference highlighted practical applications from ice cream serving to complex tasks.
Automotive
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US Market Could Open to Affordable Chinese EVs, Analysts Suggest
Consumer demand for lower-priced electric vehicles may eventually overcome current trade barriers, paving the way for Chinese EV brands to enter the US market within the coming years, according to recent analysis.
Automotive
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Asian EV Sales Surge Amidst Global Oil Price Hike and Policy Shifts
Electric vehicle sales are experiencing a global surge, particularly across Asia, driven by rising oil prices following geopolitical tensions. Countries like South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are seeing significant increases in EV…