Smart driving equality: A battle for control of an emerging industry
As smart driving features trickle down to budget cars, the balance of power is shifting to automakers and away from their technology suppliers By Lee Shih Ta China’s autonomous…
Apple’s AI gamble in China: Did it bet on the wrong horse?
Apple may have miscalculated by teaming with Alibaba in a limited AI partnership, rather than embracing open-source sensation DeepSeek By Vivian Toh When Apple (AAPL.US) recently unveiled its collaboration…
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…