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Semifinals of the 2020 iFlytek AI Developer Competition and exclusive perks
Eight startups will pitch and share how they leverage AI to make the world a better place as part of the 2020 iFlytek AI Developer Competition.
London and China tech ecosystems unite in new partnership
London & Partners and TechNode announce new content partnership to bridge London and China tech ecosystems.
Huawei faces uncertain future after US chips deadline
Following a key US deadline Tuesday, Huawei has lost nearly all access to semiconductors linked to US technology. That’s most of its semiconductors.
Bytedance builds walls for its budding e-commerce ecosystem
Bytedance is blocking links to e-commerce stores on livestreams in flagship video app Douyin as it vies for a share of e-commerce.
INSIGHTS | Smartphone makers race to 5G amid the post-covid Covid slump
China’s dominant smartphone makers have suffered setbacks from Covid-19 and the US-China trade war. Is 5G the light at the end of the tunnel?
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SILICON | Why China might block Nvidia-Arm deal
Nvidia is seeking to buy the UK’s Arm in a bid to create a full-stack semiconductor giant. But will Chinese regulators allow it?
INSIDER | Autonomous retail is booming in post-crisis China
It seemed like a flop a year ago—but autonomous retail is back in the post-Covid world.
INSIGHTS | What’s at stake in fight over delisting Chinese firms
Washington is threatening delisting for Chinese companies if they don’t comply with tighter audit rules. But there’s still room for a deal.
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China tech in Africa: flip phones to fintech
China tech in Africa is still going global, chasing new growth and backing African startups focused on financial inclusion.
Drive I/O | Big bets on battery swap
Two Chinese automakers believe they can sidestep the problems with EV batteries by betting big on a new approach: battery swap.
INSIGHTS | Digital brokers help retail investors go global
Digital brokers see opportunities to help Chinese investors send their money abroad. But ambiguous regulations still create real doubts about the field.
VC Roundup: No sign of tech war in China VC flows
A look at the data shows that American VC money is still flowing into China, but experts warn that politics will catch up with money.
