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CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

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

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The chipmaker is expanding beyond automotive and energy storage to pursue broader physical AI opportunities.

Senasic clears HKEX hearing as CATL-backed chip platform eyes IPO

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

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The yard robotics company is leaning on product and channel differentiation to stand apart.

Airseekers unveils Tron Ultra lawn mowers after Series A+ round

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The company has unveiled SynReal, a system designed to narrow the gap in deformable object simulation.

Style3D’s fashion tech offers unexpected answer to a tough robotics problem

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

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The sector is expanding much faster than broader economies in the region.

Southeast Asian beauty brands seek overseas gloss to bolster growth

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Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

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How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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The e-commerce giant seeks to maintain low prices as US and EU impose tariffs.

Shein bets on China distribution hub to fight headwinds overseas

Gap China’s CEO said localization is central to the brand’s turnaround strategy.

Baozun takes a “local for local” approach to rewire apparel brand Gap for China

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With craftsmanship rooted in the culture of the Central Plains, Songmont has built a global following.

As Western luxury slows, Chinese brands like Songmont set the new standard

Outdoor apparel risks following workwear’s path: from utility to fashion to commodification.

In China, the outdoor boom is starting to look more like a fashion cycle than a lifestyle shift

Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

South Korea

The Korean streetwear brand plans to open more than 100 stores in China by 2030 while avoiding pitfalls that have sunk other brands.

After Nerdy’s fall, Musinsa looks to Anta to navigate China’s fashion market

Europe

Known for its “old man’s head” logo and elite gear, the Norwegian brand is relaunching with Topsports in China after a quiet first run.

The “Nordic Arc’teryx” returns to China, but will Norrona finally find its name?

Once mistaken for a foreign brand, Pelliot is now bound for an IPO as one of China’s top outdoor apparel labels.