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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.
SILICON | How Shanghai’s semiconductor industry is coping with lockdown
Shanghai is an important center for the semiconductor industry in China holding a complete supply chain of design, fabrication, and ATP.
The Big Sell | Will Shanghai lockdown change the game for community group buying?
For millions stuck in Shanghai, purchasing daily goods has become a hassle. Community group buying has revived, thanks to its flexibility.
OPINION
Digital policy experts weigh in on China’s new algorithm regulation
China’s algorithm regulation deals with algorithm-powered recommendations that lie at the core of the business model of many of the country’s popular internet services.
SILICON | Is rising salary a good thing for China’s chip industry?
The upward trend in salary is a good thing for China’s chip industry to attract more talent, but it needs to be managed.
What can Europe learn from China’s live e-commerce boom?
European brands jumped on China’s live e-commerce bandwagon early on back in 2016. Now, fueled by the pandemic, European companies are embracing livestreaming as they target online European shoppers.
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The Big Sell | Meituan expands in e-commerce, rivaling Alibaba and JD
Meituan is expanding to Amazon-like territory, selling physical goods, a sector that will put it in competition with Alibaba and JD.
Drive I/O | Chinese EV makers face price hikes as nickel prices soar, Didi to enter EV market
Nickel price surge could further increase the cost of electric vehicles and force automakers to cut earnings forecasts.
The Big Sell | Meituan faces a profit pinch as China orders lower fees
Meituan faces a profit squeeze as Chinese regulators order platforms to cut fees to help small businesses.
Drive I/O | A flying start for China EV sales, CATL retains global dominance
Chinese EV sales reported robust figures in January. Tesla ended 2021 with a solid profit performance. CATL retained its competitive lead.
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