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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

China

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Scalpers are hurting, but the move could bring stability and extend the life of the company’s flagship IP.

Pop Mart pricks Labubu’s resale bubble in bid to outlast the hype

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

Embodied Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

After its showcase at the World Humanoid Robot Games, Unix AI has been fielding calls from customers eager to adopt its Wanda robots.

Hotels may be the first stop for humanoid robots, says Unix AI founder

New breakthroughs buttress the view that China is drawing closer to US capabilities.

China Recap | AI and robots take center stage

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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Automaker Insights

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Japan

Dealers say awareness is growing ahead of the minicar launch, but barriers remain.

China's BYD expands Japan sales network to promote brand trust

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Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Once a leading EV contender, Li Auto now finds its family-first formula under pressure.

Li Auto loses its sales crown as Huawei and rivals crowd the EV market

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

CEO William Li says the EV maker is emerging from a crisis deeper than in 2019, but now has the maturity to weather it.

After hard lessons, Nio’s latest quarter puts it on track to first profit

The appliance maker that once outpaced Dyson now wants to leap into luxury EVs, wagering it can rival century-old marques.

Dreame chases an “Apple opportunity” in cars with plan for world’s fastest EV

Chang’an Automobile manufactures passenger vehicles and is innovating in EVs and autonomous features within China’s automotive sector.

Chang'an Automobile

Chery

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker, manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles through various brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor

The likes of BYD and Chery are squeezing Japanese rivals, but the sustainability of discounting is in question.

Chinese EV makers win over Southeast Asians with cut-price deals

India

The EV maker led 2024 sales but its pricing and lack of local manufacturing raise concerns.

BYD sets India sales record on back of dealership expansion

Priced under RMB 200,000, the new car model combines premium comfort with mass market appeal for large families and fleet buyers.

Dongfeng’s Forthing targets affordable luxury with Xinghai V9 MPV

Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

AI Infrastructure

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Fears of more US restrictions are pushing companies to develop in-house solutions.

China's automakers speed up efforts to replace Nvidia chips

Less than six months after restructuring, the automaker has returned to a familiar model amid weak EV uptake and heightened competition.

Li Auto reverts to old sales playbook after i8 sales underwhelm

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.