Turning startups into smart brands

Chinese firms are setting up foreign 'incubators' for some of the most innovative fledgling businesses

Electric skates and smart scooters will eventually drive international growth for ACTON Inc, a high-tech startup run by American-Chinese entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.

Based in California's "hot spot" of innovation, Mountain View, the company has tapped into the expertise of Techcode SME Service Co Ltd, a Chinese firm specializing in helping fledgling businesses take off.