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Deals•Feb 27, 2026
JD Property Files A1 Listing Application for Hong Kong IPO
JD Property, the infrastructure development and management platform of JD.com, has submitted an A1 listing application to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, signalling its intention to go public. The filing follows rapid overseas expansion, with RMB 121.5 billion in assets under management and strong revenue growth. No IPO valuation or size was disclosed.
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Deals•Feb 25, 2026
Zelos Raises over $300M in New Funding Round, Valuation Tops $1.4B
Chinese autonomous‑driving startup Zelos announced it has raised more than $300 million in a new funding round, pushing its valuation above RMB 10 billion ($1.4 billion). The financing marks the company's sixth round and follows its recent merger with Cainiao’s unmanned‑vehicle business, expanding its...
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Deals•Feb 25, 2026
Sinchin New Materials Raises Nearly $14M in Pre‑IPO Funding Round
Hangzhou‑based Sinchin New Materials announced the completion of a pre‑IPO funding round, raising nearly RMB 100 million (approximately $14 million) from investors including Hangzhou Chengtou, Lenovo Capital, ZSCO and a fund managed by Zhejiang Communications Investment Group. The capital will fund R&D, capacity...
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Deals•Feb 19, 2026
Grab to Acquire Stash Financial in $425M Deal
Grab, the Southeast Asian superapp operator, announced it has signed definitive agreements to acquire 100% of US fintech Stash Financial for an enterprise value of $425 million. The deal includes an initial 50.1% stake with the remainder to be acquired over...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
IFlytek’s Audio Transcription Tool Reaches 100 Million Users
iFlytek’s iFlyrec audio transcription app has surpassed 100 million users, becoming the company’s second core product to hit nine‑figure adoption. The service relies on a subscription‑based SaaS model rather than advertising or subsidies, delivering over 60% gross‑profit growth for three straight...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Genki Forest Calls 2025 a Breakthrough Year, Tightens Ops to Focus on Steady Growth
Genki Forest celebrated its ninth anniversary by declaring 2025 a breakthrough year, achieving its first sustainable profitability and higher‑quality growth. The company credited tighter expense control, disciplined pricing and a trimmed SKU portfolio for the improvement, while deepening channel penetration...
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News•Feb 16, 2026
Sagrada Madre Enters Mainland China After Building a Following in Hong Kong
Argentine incense brand Sagrada Madre has opened 15 counter stores in mainland China, moving from a Hong Kong souvenir niche to a structured retail presence. The brand commands roughly 30% of incense‑related searches on Xiaohongshu, signalling strong digital visibility. Leveraging patented...
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News•Feb 13, 2026
“Costco of Healthcare” Makes Hong Kong Debut with Trust at Its Core
Chinese‑founded Distinct Healthcare debuted on Hong Kong’s main board, branding itself as the “Costco of healthcare.” The company posted a compound annual growth rate above 30% from 2022‑2024, driven by a trust‑centric, referral‑only model that keeps marketing spend near 1%...
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Deals•Feb 13, 2026
Distinct Healthcare Launches IPO on Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Chinese‑founded Distinct Healthcare completed its initial public offering on the Hong Kong main board, debuting on the exchange last week. The private healthcare provider, founded in 2012, went public in a deal whose value was not disclosed.
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News•Feb 12, 2026
Aito Partners with Abu Dhabi Motors to Enter the UAE
Chinese premium EV brand Aito has signed a cooperation agreement with Abu Dhabi Motors to launch its high‑end models in the United Arab Emirates. The partnership gives ADM responsibility for sales, delivery, after‑sales service and brand‑experience centers, while Aito brings...
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News•Feb 12, 2026
After Batteries, CATL Targets Next Growth Phase in Swap Stations with Partners
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) is expanding beyond battery manufacturing into a nationwide battery‑swap network called Choco‑Swap, targeting 30,000 stations across China. Its subsidiary Era Electric has already built 1,000 stations by end‑2025 and plans to add 2,000 more in 2026,...
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News•Feb 11, 2026
Europe Urged to Follow China’s Industrial 3D Printing Strategy
Europe risks falling behind China in additive manufacturing as Beijing embeds 3D printing in its Made in China 2025 plan, while EU leaders treat the technology as a niche. Chinese firms now ship 94% of desktop printers worldwide, outpacing the...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Deals in Brief: Sleek EV and Polybee Raise Funding, Sea Limited Backs Noematrix, Eight Other China Investments, and More
Sleek EV secured $8.5 million Series A to expand Thailand production, AI software and battery‑swap networks, positioning the firm as a regional two‑wheel electric leader by 2026. Singapore‑based Polybee raised $4.3 million to scale its AI‑driven agricultural drones across 4,000 acres, while Australian...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Baidu-Backed Smart Lock Maker Lockin Applies for Hong Kong IPO
Lockin, the Baidu‑backed smart‑lock maker, has filed a prospectus for a Hong Kong main‑board IPO, with China Galaxy International as sole sponsor. The company shipped 1.3 million locks in 2024, ranking fourth globally (2.6% share) and leading China’s apartment segment with 5.8%...
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News•Feb 10, 2026
UAE Horizon 2026 to Take Place in Singapore, Spotlighting New Investment Opportunities
The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce and TXTK Tax Tech will co‑host the UAE Horizon 2026 roadshow in Singapore on March 8. The invite‑only event targets CEOs, family offices and high‑net‑worth individuals seeking to tap the UAE’s low‑tax environment and free‑zone ecosystem....
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News•Feb 10, 2026
Indonesia’s Opaque Stock Market Risks USD 60 Billion Outflow
Indonesia’s equity market faces a potential $60 bn outflow if MSCI downgrades it from emerging to frontier status. MSCI halted new Indonesian inclusions on Jan 27, citing weak transparency and low free‑float ratios, prompting a 7.3% drop in the Jakarta Composite. Regulators...
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Lockin Files Prospectus for Hong Kong Main Board IPO
Chinese smart lock maker Lockin has filed a prospectus with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, seeking a main board listing. China Galaxy International will act as the sole sponsor for the IPO. The company plans to use the proceeds...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Meituan Beats JD.com to Acquire Dingdong Maicai’s China Business
Chinese on‑demand delivery giant Meituan has signed a definitive agreement to buy Dingdong Maicai’s China operations for roughly $717 million, excluding its overseas units. The acquisition gives Meituan a mature front‑end warehouse network and a profitable fresh‑grocery platform that recorded about...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
How Busy Ming Rose Behind a Low-Profile but Resolute Founder
Busy Ming, founded by former real‑estate agent Yan Zhou, grew from a single Changsha store in 2017 to over 21,000 outlets across China after merging with Zhao Yiming Snacks in 2023. The chain focused on price‑sensitive mass‑market consumers, using standardized...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Muyuan IPO Feeds Into Hong Kong’s Public Market Rebound
China’s leading hog breeder Muyuan Foods raised roughly HKD 10.7 billion (US$1.4 billion) in its Hong Kong H‑share offering, pricing at HKD 39 per share. The IPO was heavily subscribed, with domestic demand 5.88 times and the international tranche 8.62 times, and attracted...
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News•Feb 9, 2026
Are You Dead? How a Chinese App Put Loneliness in the Spotlight
A low‑cost Chinese app called “Are You Dead?” alerts a preset emergency contact if a user fails to check in for two days, targeting single women aged 25‑35 in major cities. The app briefly topped Apple China’s paid‑download chart in...
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Deals•Feb 5, 2026
Meituan to Acquire Dingdong Maicai's China Business for $717M
Meituan announced on Feb 5 that it will acquire 100% of Dingdong Maicai's China operations for an initial consideration of about $717 million, excluding the company's overseas businesses. The acquisition consolidates the fresh grocery e‑commerce market and strengthens Meituan's quick‑commerce...
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