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

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

East Asia

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

Geely

Lynk &amp; Co, a mobility brand, offers connected cars and flexible ownership options, blending digital innovation with urban commuting needs.

Lynk &amp; Co

Zeekr crafts premium electric vehicles with smart connectivity, performance enhancements, and sleek luxury appeal for modern drivers.

Zeekr

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

Batteries

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

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

By merging its battery units, Geely is betting on fewer variants, higher volumes, and stronger margins.

Geely brings battery operations under Jiyao Tongxing to streamline and scale | KrASIA

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Geely brings battery operations under Jiyao Tongxing to streamline and scale

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

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

Semiconductors

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

Transportation

Intel is offering automakers a more flexible path for in-car computing, but it’s still early days.

Intel’s new automotive play centers on modular chips, but will carmakers commit? | KrASIA

Intel’s new automotive play centers on modular chips, but will carmakers commit?

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Hong Kong

Indonesia

Singapore

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Flash Coffee eyes expansion with USD 3 million boost, Thunes raises Series D funding, Manus creator nets USD 75 million, and more

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Sudo Lim

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

ByteDance

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Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

TikTok

Meanwhile, former boss of Musical.ly was put in charge of the app's international operation

TikTok sees 500% annual revenue growth in May | KrASIA

TikTok sees 500% annual revenue growth in May

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Luna Lin

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

ByteDance bought two gaming companies earlier this year.

ByteDance dips into gaming with new Oasis project | KrASIA

ByteDance dips into gaming with new Oasis project

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

Last year, ByteDance formed a partnership with NBA.

Chinese online sports community Hupu receives USD 182 million investment from ByteDance | KrASIA

Chinese online sports community Hupu receives USD 182 million investment from ByteDance

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

Video Streaming

It's an effort to shield youngsters from social media addiction and harmful content.

China rolls out child protection features on all major short-video sharing and video streaming platforms | KrASIA

China rolls out child protection features on all major short-video sharing and video streaming platforms

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

Smartphones

It bought some patents of smartphone maker Smartisan earlier this year.

ByteDance plans to launch a smartphone for children | KrASIA

ByteDance plans to launch a smartphone for children

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The company has reportedly secured deals with two big Indian music labels.

ByteDance to launch paid music service in emerging markets, challenging Spotify and Apple Music | KrASIA

ByteDance to launch paid music service in emerging markets, challenging Spotify and Apple Music

Wechat

It's its second horse in the race to challenge WeChat. Tencent might hit back.

ByteDance launches new social app to challenge WeChat | KrASIA

ByteDance launches new social app to challenge WeChat

The viral short video app is on a winning streak.

TikTok is the most downloaded app on the App Store for five consecutive quarters | KrASIA

TikTok is the most downloaded app on the App Store for five consecutive quarters

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Facebook

India

The short video app had 188 million downloads in Q1 2019, slightly ahead of Facebook.

TikTok pips Facebook in India and becomes world’s most downloaded social app in Q1 2019 | KrASIA

TikTok pips Facebook in India and becomes world’s most downloaded social app in Q1 2019

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