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How can brands use NFTs in marketing?
Editor’s note: Two years ago, the term “NFT” would have elicited a confused look from all but the most dedicated crypto or Web3 enthusiasts. Today, it is very much a part of the mainstream marketing lexicon, with everyone from Taco Bell to Tiffany jumping aboard the non-fungible token bandwagon. But in a world where The…
Web3 in China: Will it happen, and what form will it take?
Many have doubted China’s appetite to support Web3 due to its preference for centralized systems and its tight regulations on cryptocurrencies.
SILICON | Why is China investigating the state-backed semiconductor “Big Fund”?
China’s semiconductor Big Fund has been instrumental in nurturing homegrown chipmakers, but some of the fund’s leading figures have been under state investigation since mid-July.
Meet the Chinese carmakers racing to get a larger share of the global markets
In 2021, Chinese carmakers sold more than 1.85 million units in the overseas market, hitting a significant milestone.
How three Chinese women fell in love with esports
China is the biggest market for esports globally, having more than 400 million people into it, and 30% of its esports fans are women.
Qudian CEO Luo Min spent almost $30 million to make his Douyin livestream go viral. Here’s why
On July 17, Luo Min, CEO of Chinese online credit company Qudian, went viral with a Douyin livestream selling packaged dishes.
How do Chinese firms attract overseas consumers?
TechNode interviewed Shen Chengang, CEO of Meetsocial Group, about his insights on marketing Chinese firms to overseas audiences.
Drive I/O | Chinese EV makers downsize while battery makers expand production
Xpeng, Li Auto, and Nio are downsizing as rising costs of raw materials and supply chain disruptions cut into profit margins.
Will China’s 618 shopping event lose its appeal?
For those who are taking a close look at the country’s second-largest shopping extravaganza, this year’s edition of 618 might seem like 2020 all over again, yet if anything the situation is even more austere.
Insights | What do Hillhouse Capital’s investments tell us about China tech stocks?
As many US-listed Chinese stocks go low, Hillhouse Capital has bucked the trend, being optimistic towards China-related assets.
How Shein became China’s ‘TikTok for e-commerce’
Shein’s success could be attributed to a range of factors, from its affordable fashion positioning to viral online marketing strategies on social platforms like Instagram.
Drive I/O | Shanghai automakers hit by lockdowns, China’s new push for driverless cars
Automakers in China is struggling to regain the momentum lost during a citywide lockdown in Shanghai that began in late March.
Why does China want to build a national data center system by 2025?
China plans to build a centralized data center project by 2025. It plans to channel the growing demand for computing and data analysis from the country’s eastern regions to its western regions.
INSIGHTS | Is noodle chain the new blue ocean for China tech VCs?
Chinese-style noodle chain restaurants first became tech investor darlings in 2021 when the industry faced tightened regulation.
Drive I/O | Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto face more challenges after a mixed 2021
Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto show no signs of turning a profit any time soon while facing risks of delisting from US exchanges.
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