Author: Aris
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DiDi Food’s Latin America Playbook: Brazil Relaunch and the Super App Battle
Chinese ride-hailing giant DiDi is doubling down on Latin America, relaunching food delivery in Brazil under ’99 Food’. Explore their strategy to challenge iFood and Uber Eats, leveraging a ‘super app’ ecosystem and lessons from Mexico.
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Kuaishou vs. TikTok: The Battle for China’s Short Video Supremacy
Is Kuaishou poised to become an AI powerhouse? This in-depth analysis examines Kuaishou’s AI investments, its Keling AI video generation model, and how it’s competing with TikTok for market share in China’s booming short video industry.
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Two Seconds to Impact: Fatal Xiaomi Crash Puts China’s EV ‘Smart Driving’ Under the Microscope
The Xiaomi SU7’s fatal highway crash exposes the gap between the hype and reality of “smart driving” in China’s booming EV market. Was it tech failure, human error, or a system design flaw? A deep dive into a tragedy shaking the industry.
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Beyond Beer: A Brief Introduction to China’s Dynamic Bar Culture
For many Americans, the image of China might conjure up scenes of bustling factories, ancient temples, or perhaps even the ubiquitous karaoke bar. While those elements certainly exist, there’s a whole other side to Chinese social life that often goes unnoticed: a vibrant and evolving bar culture. As an American living here, I’ve had the…
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China’s Humanoid Robot Hype: Boom or Bubble?
Is China’s humanoid robot market a groundbreaking revolution or an overhyped bubble? Explore the heated debate among top VC investors like Zhu Xiaohu and Zhang Ying as they clash over commercialization prospects and the future of robotics in China.
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The Wenke Dilemma: Is China’s Humanities Education Facing a Crisis?
Explore the anxieties surrounding humanities degrees in China: job prospects, the rise of STEM, the impact of AI, and questions about the value of a Wenke education in the 21st century.
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China’s Black Pearl Restaurant Guide 2025: Discovering Authentic Culinary Excellence
Explore the 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, China’s answer to Michelin, highlighting top restaurants, regional cuisines, and the unique focus on the Chinese palate. Uncover the best of Chinese gastronomy.
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Nepal’s Training Boom: How Chinese Millennials Are “Occupying” Kathmandu Classrooms
Discover why a growing number of Chinese millennials are escaping intense competition at home to pursue affordable training courses in Nepal. Explore the cultural exchange, cost-effective learning, and unexpected life lessons in this Himalayan nation.
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China’s Beloved Children’s Author Zheng Yuanjie Retires: Trademark Struggles and AI Concerns End 36-Year Era
Zheng Yuanjie, the iconic Chinese author behind Fairy Tale King magazine, retires from public life, citing relentless trademark disputes and the challenge posed by AI. Learn about his legendary career and the wider implications for creativity in the age of artificial intelligence.
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TOP TOY: The Chinese Trendy Toy Brand Taking on the World
Go beyond blind boxes and delve into TOP TOY’s winning formula. This article reveals how strategic product diversification, smart retail expansion, and a focus on self-developed IPs are fueling their impressive growth and global expansion in the competitive trendy toy industry.
