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

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

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

GAC Group

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

Seres

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

Losses at EV makers like BAIC, Seres, and GAC contrast with a brighter picture upstream.

China's automakers squeezed as materials suppliers rake in profits

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Nikkei Asia

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

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

Robotics

The Kickstarter-backed device marks an effort to move beyond specialized tennis equipment and build a software-driven sports ecosystem.

Pongbot’s Aura raises nearly USD 4 million for multisport coaching robot

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

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Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

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

Artificial Intelligence

The deal follows regulatory approval for seven on-device AI services.

ModelBest’s on-device AI model is coming to Samsung smartphones

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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Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

As for user accounts, Pinduoduo could overtake Alibaba as soon as next quarter.

Alibaba posts better-than-expected earnings but disappoints with tepid user growth

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Julianna Wu

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

Fintech

"Regulators could use the IPO pause to re-assess the impact Ant may bring to the ecosystem of the Star Market."

Ant's IPO has to wait for the small loan regulation to be fully implemented, says expert

Ant&#8217;s IPO has to wait for the small loan regulation to be fully implemented, says expert

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

"Ant's valuation is sure to be affected greatly as the microloan business accounted for almost half of the company's entire profits."

Ant won't be able to resume IPO in short term, analysts say

Ant won&#8217;t be able to resume IPO in short term, analysts say

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Song Jingli

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma is in possession of 34% of Ant Group's shares.

KEY STAT | Jack Ma's wealth shrinks USD 3 billion as Ant's IPO is suspended

KEY STAT | Jack Ma&#8217;s wealth shrinks USD 3 billion as Ant&#8217;s IPO is suspended

Ant Group's business model and advantages

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"Small is beautiful, small is powerful," Ant Group says on its website.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Ant Group's business logic, advantages, and 'small' customers

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Ant Group&#8217;s business logic, advantages, and &#8216;small&#8217; customers

Ant Group's dual-listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong has been put on hold, pending further approval from regulators.

Ant Group's IPO paused by Chinese regulators

Ant Group&#8217;s IPO paused by Chinese regulators

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AJ Cortese

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Fintech company brings credit to small businesses often shunned by banks.

How AI and vast data support Ant Group's financial empire

How AI and vast data support Ant Group&#8217;s financial empire

Hong Kong leg also appears headed for clawback to retail buyers.

Ant draws USD 2.8 trillion in bids from mom-and-pop investors in Shanghai

Ant Group grand IPO to raise USD 34.5 billion

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Ant Group's shares will be ready for public trading in Shanghai and Hong Kong next week.

Ant Group

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Ant’s IPO has to wait for the small loan regulation to be fully implemented, says expert

Ant won’t be able to resume IPO in short term, analysts say

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BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Ant Group’s business logic, advantages, and ‘small’ customers

Ant Group’s IPO paused by Chinese regulators

How AI and vast data support Ant Group’s financial empire

Ant draws USD 2.8 trillion in bids from mom-and-pop investors in Shanghai

KEY STAT | Ant Group sets prices to raise USD 34.5 billion in the world’s biggest dual IPO

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