How AI gives Taobao’s one billion customers the personal touch

Chris Tung is President of Strategic Development at Chinese e-commerce multinational Alibaba Group. He tells Amit Joshi how the company is integrating AI to optimize its customer experience.

BATs and other household-name Chinese tech companies focus on transformations while battling other business challenges

Maturing mega- tech companies get to grips with boosting revenues and controlling costs as growth rates plateau. The future landscape could see a reshuffle, as long-term investment in R&D by less high-profile companies positions them for expansion.

Nike dominates Chinese apparel market for now, but ‘Guochao’ is changing the game

IMD research places world leader Nike ahead of local rivals, but its podium position is under threat as local sentiment and quality products build a growing loyalty for national apparel brands.

Global pharma invests in China on the strength of a booming national biotech sector

IMD research reveals the top four key attributes of successful companies in the Chinese pharma sector, including their global and local strategies as well as their acquisitions and investment in local companies, best cost logistics and production, and development of a robust pipeline of new innovative solutions, including oncology and weight-loss treatments.

What does Taiwan need – Diplomatic engagement or military deterrence? 

While there is widespread concern that tensions around Taiwan might escalate into conflict, opinions vary on how this could be avoided. A recent Asia Society Switzerland debate heard the arguments for two different approaches.

Is corporate China catching up with the United States powerhouse?

We examine whether China’s tremendous economic growth this century is reflected in significant economic profitmaking by its firms.

China’s automotive odyssey: From joint ventures to global EV dominance  

How has China’s automotive sector made the journey to where it is today? What has driven this focus and dynamic growth and what are its prospects?

Three questions promising to shape the next decade

Geopolitics matter. And what happens this year with China’s economy, the war in Ukraine, and the US elections will have far-reaching consequences – not just now, but for the decade to come.

Elections in Taiwan: good reasons to stay calm 

Tensions with China may make business leaders nervous ahead of Taiwan’s 13 January elections. But there are more reasons to stay calm than worry now.

Five trends to watch in China in 2024

China’s Central Economic Work Conference 2023, led by President Xi Jinping, highlighted the nation’s focus on technological self-reliance, accelerated opening-up, and strengthened macroeconomic regulation. But it did not provide the anticipated clarity that its business world needs. Here we anticipate China’s red thread going into 2024.

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