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DRIVE I/O | Lidar is hard—but it’s coming soon
While Chinese companies won’t be the first to deliver road-ready lidar systems, they could be the first to do it at a practical price.
China Tech Investor: Baidu, Tencent, and JD earnings, with Michael Norris
In this episode, James, Elliott, and Michael Norris discuss the quarterly earnings of Baidu, Tencent, and JD, while also answering questions from listeners.
INSIGHTS | China’s tech giants are planning an investment spree
China’s big tech vow to up tech investment to keep up with post-pandemic trends—including changing government priorities and a wave of new regulation.
China hopes for post-Moore ‘fresh start’ for semiconductors
Over the past month, the concept of the post-Moore era has been a hot topic for China’s government and the chip industry.
Kai-Fu Lee and Hugo Shong to attend BEYOND Investment Summit
The BEYOND Global Investment Summit will gather global A-list VCs to build a network with innovation at its core and advance the development of businesses with the help of their expertise.
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INSIDER | An independent JD Logistics should work with JD’s rivals
Following its IPO, JD Logistics should consider working with JD.com competitors like Alibaba’s Tmall, Pinduoduo, and Douyin.
Beyond 996: a beginner’s guide to China big tech culture
There’s more to Big Tech cultures than 996. When you join, you pick a new name, and you might not be told who the bosses are.
A delivery driver’s tale
Wang Haijia ruminates over the time he has spent as a delivery driver, highlighting the dangers of the job and comparing it to other work.
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INSIGHTS | A turning point for China crypto?
China crypto will increasingly face regulatory pressure, but blockchain in China is still in good shape, possibly the best it’s ever been in.
Who are the funders in China’s cleantech industry?
As the government pushes carbon neutrality, venture capital firms are increasingly setting up cleantech funds to back novel companies
INSIGHTS | The only rundown you’ll need on JD Logistics’ IPO
JD Logistics is a loss-making company that offers great service at lower profit margins. Can it fend for itself once it goes public?
Antitrust comes for Meituan
As Meituan dominates food delivery, many of the restaurants whose food it delivers are struggling to get by. Regulators are asking why.
