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Trouble at TikTok
ByteDance’s wildly popular short video app has gotten caught up in U.S.-China tensions, with Washington worried that personal data on TikTok’s 100 million U.S. users could fall into Beijing’s hands.
Cover Story: Will TikTok Be the Next Huawei?
Founder Zhang Yiming’s efforts to defuse rising political pressures fail to gain traction as U.S. moves to follow India in banning the popular video app citing data security concerns
Amazon, TikTok Sellers Face Fresh Tax Scrutiny in China
Tax authorities begin analyzing data from e-commerce and gig work to identify unregistered merchants and underreported revenue
Weekly Must-Read: The AI Boom’s Unsettling Paradox
AI is attracting record investment but causing sweeping job losses amid fears it could all end in a burst bubble
CX Daily: China Drafts Debut Legislation for Public Interest Litigation
The law defines the responsibilities of prosecutors, agencies, and nonprofits in tackling issues from pollution to data-privacy breaches
Alibaba’s Quark Unit Launches AI Glasses Powered by Qianwen Model
Lightweight G1 model undercuts Xiaomi; higher-end S1 adds dual-eye displays as Alibaba ramps up AI investment
CX Daily: Chinese Carmakers Shift to ‘Asset-Light’ Models in Overseas Expansion
As geopolitical tensions rise and trade barriers shift, firms like Geely are adopting flexible strategies that use existing production capacity
Brazil’s Lucrative Logistics Market Poses Major Challenges for Chinese Firms, Regional Head Says
The e-commerce boom is drawing logistics giants to the South American country, but navigating its vast geography, intricate tax system and strict labor rules requires a long-term commitment, J&T Global Express’s Gui Linqun says
CX Daily: Where China Stands in the Nuclear Medicine Gold Rush
Billions are pouring into the domestic radiopharmaceutical industry. But a talent shortage and a ‘fast-follower’ mentality remain major obstacles
China’s CXMT Takes Aim at Global Leaders With High-End DDR5 Memory Chips
China’s top DRAM maker unveils cutting-edge memory modules and begins supplying Lenovo, as it expands into a market long dominated by Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron
Tech Brief (Nov. 25): Trump Signs Executive Order for AI Project
Xiaomi and its founder Lei Jun stem stock rout with $115 million buyback, Alibaba and its affiliate Ant accelerate efforts to capture consumer attention in China’s booming AI sector
CX Daily: The AI Boom’s Unsettling Paradox
AI is attracting record investment but causing sweeping job losses amid fears it could all end in a burst bubble
Alibaba, Ant Race to Catch Rivals in China’s AI App Boom
Qianwen and LingGuang rack up millions of downloads in first week, climbing China's App Store charts in a major consumer AI push
China’s Online Exporters Face Tax Scrutiny as Platforms Share Data
New regulations require platforms like Amazon and TikTok to report seller revenue, exposing a widespread practice of noncompliant customs declarations
CX Daily: China’s Steelmakers Look Abroad as Domestic Pressures Mount
Facing a dearth of demand at home, Chinese producers pursue growth from Guinea to the Gulf
AI Keeps China, U.S. From Decoupling Despite Trade Tensions, Insiders Say
Open-source models, shared business incentives and the exchange of talent keep the world’s two largest economies from decoupling, according to speakers at Web Summit Lisbon
CX Daily: Thailand Turns to Pop Mart, Miniso to Win Back Chinese Tourists
Facing shrinking margins at home, Labubu vendor Pop Mart and rival Miniso are opening superstores in the Southeast Asian country
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