Qwen AI ride-hailing orders leap 15-fold within two weeks of launch
The AI ride-hailing function, launched on March 23, allows users to request rides through natural conversation rather than navigating multiple booking screens.
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‘I can be bolder, and sleep better ‘: Motorcycle founder credits Zhejiang VC backing
Zhang praised the process as unusually efficient, saying negotiations took about three months and highlighting what he described as the province’s “very high efficiency in all aspects.”
Alibaba’s Fliggy and Qwen expand AI travel push with 80-plus brand partnerships
Combined, the two rounds now give Qwen users access to discounts, instant coupons, hotel breakfast packages and late checkout benefits, with savings reaching as much as 300 yuan ($44) per booking.
Alibaba embeds Qwen 3.6-Plus across Wukong AI app after model debut
The rapid integration reflects Alibaba’s strategy of pairing foundation models with deeply embedded enterprise scenarios, Wukong’s spokesperson said.
Qwen 3.6-Plus climbs to No. 2 globally in AI coding benchmark
The strong benchmark performance also lifted Alibaba to fourth place among global AI laboratories tracked by Code Arena rankings, behind Anthropic, OpenAI and Google.
Zhejiang launches OPC alliance to formalize rise of AI-powered solo startups
Provincial officials see OPCs as emblematic of a new economic unit emerging in the intelligent economy era, where AI amplifies individual productivity and lowers barriers to entrepreneurship.
Ningbo-Zhoushan port surges in Jan-Feb as trade defies global headwinds
The surge highlights how the 2015 merger of Ningbo and Zhoushan ports — once close competitors sharing the same waterways — has evolved into a complementary logistics powerhouse.
How a Zhejiang VC bet on a renegade biker — and rode to China’s first world superbike victory
What outsiders considered as a fortunate bet appears to be the result of years of industry observation and conviction, built through riding, testing products and closely tracking the evolution of China’s motorcycle engineering capabilities.
Geely tops China auto sales in Q1 2026 as EV momentum and exports power growth
New energy vehicles (NEV) accounted for a growing share of that expansion, with quarterly NEV sales reaching 369,059 units, up 9% year on year and representing 55% of total deliveries.
Zhejiang to tap secondary, M&A funds to build ‘patient capital’ hub, governor says
His comments align with heated discussions among policymakers and investors about nurturing long-term capital capable of accompanying tech companies through extended growth cycles.