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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

MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

MiniMax

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Don’t let the AI-generated cat videos distract from MiniMax’s growing edge in AI technology.

MiniMax finds its “aha moment,” and a way to challenge the AI status quo

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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 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

A policy mandating 60-day payments offers limited relief amid implementation hurdles across the automotive supply chain.

For China’s auto suppliers, a 60-day pledge may still mean waiting months for payment

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

With a focus on generalization and reliability, Galbot is building robots that skip the spectacle and get the job done.

Galbot’s humanoid robots do the boring stuff, and that’s the point

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Automaker Insights

Chery

The Chinese automaker is banking on the new brand to change its fortunes in the NEV market.

Chery to launch new “Yueji” NEV brand, debut model coming by year’s end

Weaker earnings spotlight the state players' overreliance on the likes of Nissan and Honda.

China's foreign automotive joint ventures lose luster under EV onslaught

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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

The joint venture plans to start production for ride hailing in 2025.

China's Didi, GAC to roll out self-driving EV robotaxis

Promotional image of the Neta L electric vehicle, produced by Hozon Auto.

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

Hozon

The pure electric version of the Neta L will feature CATL's "super fast-charging" Shenxing battery technology.

Hozon set to unveil the Neta L at Auto China 2024 in Beijing

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Three years on, Lei Jun remains dedicated to leading Xiaomi's venture into car manufacturing, previously labeling it the "last major entrepreneurship project" of his life.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun expresses "unwavering confidence in victory" at SU7 launch

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

Geely

Automotives

Zeekr

The car maker has logged record sales by sticking with gasoline vehicles.

China's Geely says auto price war 'normal' after posting profit

Europe

Renault

Collaborating with European automakers such as Renault provides Chinese new energy companies with a fresh avenue for business growth.

Renault to deepen ties with Chinese new energy companies for EV ambitions

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

The partnership bolsters Huawei’s portfolio of automaking alliances, broadening its presence in the electric vehicle market.

Huawei and JAC Group to develop pure-electric MPV model, targeting an annual output of 35,000 units

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

Chinese automakers and shipbuilders team up to support exports.

BYD to deploy fleet of eight car carriers to underpin global EV expansion

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

Automaker Insights

Chery to launch new “Yueji” NEV brand, debut model coming by year’s end

China’s foreign automotive joint ventures lose luster under EV onslaught

China’s Didi, GAC to roll out self-driving EV robotaxis