China
Discover the latest advancements in China’s startup ecosystem. In our China category, learn about the newest trends, innovative companies, and game-changing technologies emerging from this global powerhouse.
- Dec- 2022 -31 December
Uber Case Study: Lesson for Your Urban Startups
Uber is an on-demand transportation service support that has revolutionized the global taxi business. Their business strategy arose as a disruptive alternative to the conventional business model since it allowed consumers to quickly and easily summon a driver with car…
- 19 December
Fintech Regulations in China: How China Helps this Sector?
The regulation of Fintech goods and services is handled by a number of different regulatory bodies. Various regulatory organizations oversee various Fintech services and products. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC), and China…
- Sep- 2022 -22 September
Urban Mobility Startups in China – A complete Guide
Nowadays, the transport sector has become the most important part to connect people to their necessities and daily activities like going to the office, markets, and other areas in the city. One nation has entirely altered it urban setup and…
- Dec- 2021 -29 December
Nio sports sedan ET5 unveiled
Nio sports sedan model ET5 was revealed which is a second fully electric premium sedan. It features an automated driving system, a fresh design, and a lower price point, to reach a larger customer base. Why is it making the…
- 28 December
ByteDance becomes world’s largest unicorn
ByteDance is the world’s largest unicorn with a market valuation of $353 billion (RMB 2.25 trillion), according to a unicorn ranking list.
- Oct- 2021 -8 October
XTransfer becomes a unicorn after $138M Series D
XTransfer is a Chinese cross-border financial and risk management services provider. It recently announced that it raised $138 million in Series D. Since this round, the fintech firm has become a unicorn. An unlisted startup valued at$1 billion or more…
- Sep- 2021 -8 September
SenseTime heads for IPO on Hong Kong exchange
Chinese artificial intelligence start-up SenseTime heads for IPO. Despite the withdrawal of its stock market listing plans by its mainland peers, it is listing in Hong Kong. This was done in response to growing crackdowns on Beijing’s tech sector. More details on…
- 2 September
Xiaomi acquires self-driving tech startup Deepmotion
Smartphone giant Xiaomi acquires Deepmotion, a Beijing-based startup that develops digital mapping technology for autonomous vehicles. This acquisition is Xiaomi’s latest move to build its own intelligent connected cars. Furthermore, an expansion into China’s auto sector could greatly expand Xiaomi’s…
- 1 September
Kuaikan raised funds worth $240 million
Tencent-backed online comic platform Kuaikan raised funds worth $240M in a new round of funding. According to its WeChat statement, Kuaikan claims that the round is the largest ever in China’s online comic industry. Why the investment matters? Kuaikan offers…
- Jul- 2021 -27 July
Dingdong Maicai IPO debut with $95.7M raise
Chinese on-demand grocer Dingdong Maicai IPO debut made headlines as it raised $95.7 million. This came after the company priced its shares at the lower end of the range. Dingdong Maicai’s debut received a lukewarm reception. Even though it cut…
- 23 July
Didi Under Scrutiny of the Chinese Government
Didi is again under the scrutiny of the Chinese government in less than a week of Wall Street’s debut. Now it has become the biggest new target in Beijing’s fast-moving efforts to tame the country’s internet industry. Why is Didi…
- 7 July
China bans retired EV batteries usage
China’s top energy policymaker released new regulations that China bans retired EV batteries. It plans to ban large energy storage plants from using used automotive batteries. This rule came following several deadly safety incidents at battery and power plants. What…
- 6 July
SHORT SHOTS – Aihuishou in NYSE, Chinese brands sell big in 618 festival
Aihuishou debuts, Huitongda to come Auihuishou is a used electronic reseller store. it has debuted on the New York Stock Exchange on June 18. Aihuishou is backed by JD.com. It saw its shares jumping up to 23% on the first…
- Jun- 2021 -28 June
Manbang seeks to raise up to $1.6 billion in US IPO
Manbang is the Chinese name of Full Truck Alliance Co. It is an Uber-like trucking startup. It is looking to raise as much as $1.57 billion in an initial public offering. This would make it one of the biggest U.S.…
- 15 June
Pinduoduo beats revenue expectations
Pinduoduo beats revenue expectations for the first quarter of 2021 and is getting ready for heavy investment in agriculture research.
- 6 June
Alibaba Cloud Prepares for future with RISC – V
Alibaba Cloud prepares Apsara Operating System compatible with other architectures using RISC -V. This may mean future chip independence.
- 5 June
China on Mars: Zhurong rover returns first pictures
As the rover lands on the Red Planet, China releases the very first pictures of the view captured by Zhurong on its website. Front view from the space vehicle The forward view shows the landscape ahead of the robot as…
- May- 2021 -30 May
ByteDance’s Zhang Yiming to step down as CEO
ByteDance co-founder and CEO Zhang Yiming said he will step down as the CEO of the TikTok owner at the end of this year. Company co-founder and head of human resources Liang Rubo will take his place. Zhang’s departure comes…
- 16 May
China : Long March 5B situation as rocket heads reentry
On Friday, China’s foreign ministry acknowledged the imminent uncontrolled reentry of the Long March 5B as the orbit of the first stage continued to lose altitude. On May 7 at a Foreign Ministry regular news conference, spokesperson Wang Wenbin responded…
