Tag: China
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China’s 400-Year-Old Knife Brand in Crisis: The Zhang Xiaoquan Story
Uncover the dramatic story of Zhang Xiaoquan, China’s iconic 400-year-old knife maker, now battling financial ruin after debt-fueled expansion and PR disasters.
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A Chinese $10 AI Hardware Sold 100,000+ Units in Months
Discover Xiao Zhi AI, the open-source Chinese project taking the AI hardware world by storm. Learn how its affordable, customizable, and surprisingly human-like voice assistant is reaching massive scale through grassroots innovation and viral popularity.
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Unlocking China’s Silver Dividend in the Age of Longevity
China’s aging population isn’t a burden, it’s a massive opportunity. Learn how the ‘Silver Economy’ is creating new industries, driving innovation, and changing perceptions of aging in China and beyond.
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China’s Dining Scene Roars Back to Life: Spring 2025 Restaurant Renaissance
Witness the remarkable resurgence of China’s restaurant industry in Spring 2025. This detailed report uncovers the drivers behind the surge, exploring regional growth, trending food categories, brand rankings, and the innovative strategies shaping China’s dynamic dining landscape.
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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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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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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.