China’s Manus AI: A pragmatic shift in the global AI race
Manus' emergence marks a shift in AI development from a technology race to practical application, standing out for its efficient integration and autonomous execution capabilities By Tian Feng When…
When patriotism lights a fire under stocks
The nationalistic forces that boosted ‘Ne Zha 2’ and DeepSeek have also lifted Chinese stocks. But are the gains sustainable after the excitement fades? By Lee Shih Ta The…
America’s strategic mindset on AI needs a reset
The recent emergence of DeepSeek shows the U.S. should stop assuming that its dominance in artificial intelligence is guaranteed By Tian Feng From Silicon Valley boardrooms to Wall Street…
Aging population, declining birthrate fluff up China’s ‘Furry Economy’
Changing demographics and evolving emotional needs have created a new generation of Chinese pet lovers and booming demand for related products and services By Lead Leo Research Institute It…
Let’s ‘Eat Goods!’ China’s $23 billion animation derivatives market is no game
The ‘Goods Economy’ became a rare bright spot in China’s consumer market last year, as young buyers spent heavily on animation derivatives like cosplay By Lee Shih Ta China’s…
Plenty of room for growth in China’s hair transplant market
As people attach greater importance to their appearance, China’s hair care market has reached more than 100 billion yuan in value By Lead Leo Research Institute The “appearance economy”…
INVESTOR VIEW: AIX is an underrated star in the AI insurance and health sectors
The company’s recent combination with BGM Group through an acquisition puts it in strong position to benefit from future integration of AI into the insurance business By Rucha Gupda…