China Tech Insider 2024/08
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
#gaming ?#coffee
游戏科学 ‘s Black Myth: Wukong frenzy crashed 瑞幸咖啡 , but it could be key to the brand’s overseas expansion. The AAA title’s appeal extends far beyond its Journey to the West roots, signaling potential for global reach.
Technology
#humanoid ?#robotics ?
Humanoids take center stage at the 2024 World Robot Conference (#WRC) in Beijing: a record number of human-shaped robots stole the spotlight at this year’s WRC, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in robotics.
Consumer
#coffee ?#lifestyle
CHAGEE and HEYTEA ’s Paris pop-ups drew crowds amid Olympic buzz: while athletes vied for gold, Chinese tea brands fought for their own spotlight with guerilla stores. Have they won hearts of European consumers?
Big-Tech
#smartphone ?#mobility ?
小米科技 ’s automotive business sees strong Q2 results, outpaces Tesla in gross margin. President Lu Weibing credits supply chain expertise for the high margins achieved in the company’s early automotive efforts.
Startup
领英推荐
#wearable ?#gadget
Can Superhexa ’s AI glasses triple up as headphones, translator, and virtual assistant? Say goodbye to information anxiety with smart eyewears that can manage your messages and conversations on the fly.
Capital
#fashion ?#retail
China’s Zara challenger: URBAN REVIVO ramps up global growth plans. Unlike Shein and others, with a focus on brick-and-mortar stores, Urban Revivo’s parent company is eyeing a 13bn$ sales goal and an IPO.
Corporate
#automotive ?#battery
BYD shifts gears to intelligent driving in bid to lead the automotive future. In our exclusive interview, Yang Dongsheng outlines the company’s ambitious plans to steer the industry by prioritizing intelligent driving.
Q&A
#service ?#robot ?
From Shanghai to the world: KEENON Robotics leads the global expansion of service robots from China. We spoke with COO Wan Bin to discuss how Chinese players are driving the global rise of service robots.
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