Anna Jiao

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Robots in Real Life in China: How They Shape Our Everyday Lives 

Robots in real life in China are no longer experimental or confined to laboratories. They are already embedded in factories, hospitals, hotels, logistics networks, and increasingly, in homes. Over the past decade, China has become both the world’s largest producer and user of robots, turning automation into a visible, everyday presence rather than a background […]

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How Virtual Shopping are Redefining Customer Engagement in China

In China, virtual shops are no longer experimental tech showcases — they’re becoming core engagement engines. Built with 3D modeling, AR/VR, and AI, these digital environments seamlessly merge the emotional impact of in-store experiences with the convenience of e-commerce.  Consumers don’t just browse; they enter branded worlds where avatars try products, digital humans offer guidance,

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What Virtual Health Assistants Mean for the Future of Healthcare in China

The idea of a virtual health assistant once conjured images of chatbots offering generic advice. In China, however, digital health has evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem that combines artificial intelligence (AI), telemedicine, cloud infrastructure, and regulatory reforms. In 2025, the country’s health‑tech landscape has become one of the most vibrant and complex in the world. 

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What Are Service Robots and How RaaS Is Transforming Industries

China’s service robotics sector has evolved from science fiction to real-world necessity. Across restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, and city streets, robots now perform tasks once handled by people—delivering meals, cleaning floors, or disinfecting hospital wards. The rise of the Robotics-as-a-Service (RaaS) model has made this transformation accessible. Instead of large upfront purchases, even small firms can

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Technology for Seniors and the Silver Economy in China

China is witnessing a rapid surge in its silver-haired population, presenting both challenges and opportunities. With over 300 million citizens aged 60 or older – roughly 22% of the population as of 2024 – ensuring a happy, fulfilling life for the elderly has become a pressing national priority. Rather than viewing an aging society as

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XR for Business: How Extended Reality Is Transforming Marketing

China’s XR for business sector has entered a decisive phase. What began as scattered VR and AR pilots is now an integrated national push—spanning 5.5G networks, cloud rendering, AI-driven spatial computing, and industrial digitization. Unlike Western markets, China’s XR strategy is anchored in policy, not hype. Ministries such as the MIIT and the National Development

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The Future of Robotics in Healthcare: How Medical Robots Are Transforming Care

China’s rapid demographic shifts, economic growth, and investments in cutting-edge technology have created fertile ground for the future of robotics in healthcare. In 2025, the nation’s population will continue to age rapidly, healthcare labor costs will increase, and the burdens of chronic diseases will rise. Yet China also leads the world in the manufacturing and

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The Rise of ByteDance in 2025

In 2025, the rise of ByteDance had positioned the company as a global powerhouse beyond TikTok. Its dominance rests on three growth engines: Douyin’s ecosystem in China, TikTok’s international commerce push, and its Volcengine/Doubao AI platform. TikTok drives ByteDance’s global expansion, with TikTok Shop reshaping how consumers in Southeast Asia, the U.S., and Europe discover

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The Rise of Labubu: From Chinese Trend to Global Sensation

The Rise of Labubu: From Chinese Trend to Global Sensation

Pop Mart (泡泡玛特), the Beijing-based collectible toy retailer, has sparked the rise of Labubu, transforming a quirky elf from its The Monsters series into a worldwide pop-culture icon. Since its debut in 2019, Labubu’s charm and emotional resonance have fueled a global movement—embodying creativity, nostalgia, and the new wave of youth-driven “emotional consumption.” Its popularity

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What Is E-Commerce Personalization in China? 

China’s e‑commerce personalization isn’t just fancy marketing—it’s the heartbeat of the system. They call it 千人千面 (“a thousand faces”), and yes, your Taobao feed is literally built for you. The AI personalization market in China was valued at approximately US$48.54 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach nearly US$78.68 billion by 2035. Generative AI

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