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China’s stock-exchange restaurants spread to 10+ cities in months
Exchange-style dining boomed on social media across China. The dynamic pricing is cosmetic. Product depth is thin. Repeat visits are already declining.
Feb 4
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How AI and Elderly Demographics Created China’s Most Profitable Micro-Drama Tier
Budget productions return 70% profitability. Premium content gambles on binary outcomes.
Jan 28
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Huawei reclaims China smartphone crown as Apple surges in Q4
Huawei reclaimed annual leadership with 16.4% share while Apple dominated Q4 on iPhone 17 strength. Rising memory costs forced Chinese brands to abandon…
Jan 22
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China's Web Browser Market in 2025
Mar 6, 2025
Huawei’s rise, Apple’s rethink
Jul 8, 2025
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520 Day: China's Modern Twist on Celebrating Love
May 18, 2023
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Short drama apps just had their biggest quarter ever
Apr 24, 2025
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China internet in 2025: scale, shifts, and the battle for user time
Aug 22, 2025
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China’s Top 50 Global Brands for 2024
Jul 2, 2024
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China digital landscape in 12 charts
E-commerce saturation, mini program breakthroughs, and shifting engagement patterns define China’s digital economy in 2025.
Aug 24, 2025
China internet in 2025: scale, shifts, and the battle for user time
China’s internet user base reached 1.123 billion by June 2025, adding 14.36 million in six months, for a penetration rate of 79.7%. Find out details…
Aug 22, 2025
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China’s next interface: AI companions
Fusing tactile design with emotional intelligence, China’s AI companion boom is reshaping global norms in consumer tech, monetization, and intimacy…
Jul 3, 2025
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How AI and Elderly Demographics Created China’s Most Profitable Micro-Drama Tier
Budget productions return 70% profitability. Premium content gambles on binary outcomes.
Jan 28
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Zhipu and MiniMax burn $10 for every $1 in revenue
Two Chinese AI companies going public reveal stark differences in monetization, offering first hard data on what works in the world’s most competitive…
Jan 20
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Manus AI: from $500M to $2B in 8 months
Singapore-based Manus reached $100M ARR faster than any startup in history. Its 80M virtual computers powered by multi-agent AI reshape global tech…
Jan 13
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