The lithium battery sector continued to be active

Beyond Capital: Why Europe Needs Industrial Partners, Not Just Investors

Europe’s reindustrialization is creating new opportunities for Chinese companies. However, the winners will not necessarily be those seeking quick acquisitions or rapid market access. The real opportunities belong to companies capable of embedding themselves into Europe’s industrial ecosystem and supporting the long-term transformation of local industries.

ByteDance’s Proposed US$20 Billion Offshore Loan Draws More Than US$30 Billion of Demand

ByteDance (字节跳动) has drawn more than US$30 billion of demand for a proposed syndicated loan that could become its largest offshore borrowing, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 19, underscoring lenders’ appetite to finance the TikTok owner’s expanding artificial-intelligence infrastructure plans.

Unpacking China | Key Chinese Firms to Watch This Week （02/08/2026-08/08/2026）

Amid fast-paced changes that fill the business community with excitement, angst and trepidation, EqualOcean will publish a series of roundup articles to document the major events related to Chinese companies going global every week.

Apple Reportedly Tests CXMT DRAM for China-Bound iPhones and Macs

Apple is reportedly testing DRAM chips made by ChangXin Memory Technologies (长鑫存储, CXMT) for possible use in iPhones and Mac computers sold in China, as the company looks for additional memory suppliers amid a global supply squeeze.

Amap Expands Chinese-Language Ride-Hailing to 47 Countries and More Than 1,000 Cities

Amap（高德地图）, Alibaba Group（阿里巴巴集团）’s mapping and navigation platform, has expanded its Chinese-language ride-hailing service to 47 countries and more than 1,000 cities, allowing Chinese travelers to book local rides without switching to unfamiliar overseas apps.