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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Consumer Economy

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

Deep Tech

China

Founder Wu Dezhou says depth in niche markets matters more than mass appeal when building consumer wearables.

The Garmin of AI glasses? ARknovv’s smart specs are built for athletes, not the masses

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

Retail

Coffee

With over 150 stores and renewed profitability, boutique coffee chain Algebraist Coffee is staying selective and staying in the game.

Profit over pace: Algebraist Coffee finds footing after China’s coffee shakeout

A price reset and a hard push on Douyin and Pinduoduo fueled Three Squirrels’ turnaround, driving sales back to their 2019 highs.

From slump to RMB 10 billion comeback: How a Chinese snack brand found new life in social commerce

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

The fourth quarter, thanks to Alibaba’s Singles’ Day sale, is usually a strong quarter for Alibaba and its financial affiliate Ant Financial.

Chinese Mobile Payment Sector Keeps Growing Momentum

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WeChat and AliPay Expanding their Businesses into Canadian Universities

As more Chinese student come to Canada, so did WeChat and AliPay

Chauncey Jung works with a unicorn Internet firm based out of Beijing. His professional experience pays him off an insider perspective over China’s internet industry. Completed his bachelor and master education in Canada, Chauncey is obsessed with trending technologies and economic developments across Asia. He can be reached at chaunceyzhang@foxmail.com.

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Alibaba and Ant Financial jointly announced earlier this month that the Chinese e-commerce conglomerate would purchase a 33 percent stake in the latter.

Deals | Alibaba’s Ant Financial Reportedly Raising $5b at $100b Valuation

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KrASIA Writers

In Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, Ant Financial has partnered with local payers in digital payment.

One Step Further to Jack Ma’s Global E-Payment Empire, Alipay to Be Available in Australian Cabs

I'm Xiaochun with 36Kr Global [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Ant Financial has expanded its footprints outside of China, through offering services or investing in local players, in countries like India, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, the US, Japan, etc.

Deals | Alibaba Buying 33 Percent in Ant Financial, Portending An Initial Public Offering

As Chinese users are used to subsidies, free trials, and coupons, having Alibaba, or its adequate capital behind its back, Hellobike is likely to take on the already fierce fight with top players in the field.

Deals | Alibaba-backed HelloBike to Complete $1B New Financing, Fueling Rivalry with Mobike & Ofo

Deals | Alibaba-backed HelloBike to Complete $1B New Financing, Fueling Rivalry with Mobike &#038; Ofo

Ant Financial becomes a minority shareholder of Hong Kong-based dining guide platform OpenRice.

Alipay’s Scramble for the Mobile Payment Market in Hong Kong

Deals | Generation Z Take Part-Time Jobs with Future Careers in Mind, for Which Kdjz.Com Launches a Skill Crowdsourcing Service

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

Transportation

I-xiaoma is not a payment services provider, but a smart public transportation solutions provider.