AUG 20 – CHINACCELERATOR DAILY DIGEST: FIVE HEADLINES YOU NEED TO KNOW
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Two of the Chinese astronauts on Tiangong space station have successfully exited the capsule and entered the space to install foot limiter and build work table. CCTV in Chinese
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No adult toys, medicines, or spy devices allowed on China’s live-streaming platforms as Beijing tightens grip, while teenagers under 16 will no longer be allowed to live-stream. SCMP
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After investing $7.7 billion in sustainable social value innovation strategy, Tencent plans to invest another $7.7 billion in further supporting people’s livelihood, including rural revitalization, income increases for low-wage workers, primary health care system improvement and balanced development of education. Pandaily
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China’s mRNA vaccine technology firm Abogen raises over $700M round led by 7 investors, including Singapore’s state investment firm Temasek Holdings and Hillhouse-backed GL Ventures. Reuters
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Didi’s ride-hailing dominance grows in China despite cybersecurity crackdown from Beijing. Its orders rose 13.1 per cent in July, above the 10.7 per cent growth for the entire market. SCMP
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