China Tech Insider 2024/06
Hi Friend! Here comes our monthly pick on trending technology and business topics around China, curated by KrEurope, the European edition of 36Kr.com, the No.1 tech media in China. Enjoy reading!
Spotlight
#logistics ?#shipping
Red Sea crisis continues: container costs from Shanghai skyrocket, dealing setback to cross-border sellers. The shipping turmoil is driving up logistic costs, straining supply chains and impacting e-commerce between China and the rest of world. We took a deep dive into this.
Technology
#ai ?#GPU ?#CUDA
Software may be a bigger hurdle than hardware for China’s semiconductor industry. Top-notch GPUs is just a pile of silicon without software of commensurate quality. Knowing that, Chinese players like 寒武纪 #Cambricon, 壁仞科技 #BirenTech, 后摩智能 HOUMO.AI are catching up.
Capital
#fast-fashion ?#IPO ?#ESG
Can SHEIN secure a landmark London IPO at GBP 50 billion valuation? Despite rapid global growth over the past years, a successful IPO in the UK hinges on the fast fashion unicorn overcoming various regulatory and ESG challenges.
Big-Tech
#electric-vehicle ?#Tesla ?
Is Tesla ’s blind spot in the Chinese market leading to its decline? With dropping sales number and rising competition from domestic EV makers like 小米科技 , Elon Musk’s oversight of China’s EV market poses significant risks.
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Consumer
#618 ?#e-commerce
Back to basics: 淘宝 and Tmall heed Jack Ma’s call, refocusing on consumer experience during the 618 mid-year shopping festival. 阿里巴巴集团 knows this too well: to retain the favor of Chinese e-commerce shoppers, low prices alone are not enough.
Corporate
#autonomous-driving ?
Mercedes-Benz AG to rev up intelligent driving with new all-electric CLA models. The German automaker is partnering with Momenta and 英伟达 to implement new intelligent driving features for the Chinese market. Would it be successful among fierce competition?
Startup Program
#Hongkong ?#Shanghai
Last Call German Accelerator China Program: this September, 8 selected startup teams will take part in exclusive workshops, mentor & partner matching, as well as business networking events on-site in Hongkong and Shanghai. All startups and SMEs with legal entity registered in Germany are eligible for the program. Application Deadline: 19 July 2024
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