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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

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

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

Retail

Increased spending on supply chains and merchant support also weighed on its 2025 results.

Temu owner PDD misses estimates as margins come under pressure

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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T. K. Lin

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

Heavy reliance on Labubu and “The Monsters” franchise weighed on investor sentiment after the latest report.

Pop Mart shares fall on concerns over limited IP diversification

Zhihu, a Q&amp;A platform in China, hosts in-depth discussions, expert insights, and user-generated knowledge on diverse topics.

Zhihu

The company leaned on cost reductions to deliver a full-year profit.

Zhihu achieves profit milestone in 2025 despite declining revenue

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Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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

Gaming

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Douyu and Huya are set to complete a Tencent-orchestrated merger in the first half of next year.

Chinese Twitch competitors report slower growth as offline entertainment recovers

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AJ Cortese

Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

Pony.ai

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

Venture Capital

China Venture Roundup

China’s Venture Roundup Volume 9 covers China’s investment activity from 1 - 8 November 2020

Delve into Pony.ai's USD 267 million Series C and Kuaishou's impending IPO | China's Venture Roundup Volume 9

Delve into Pony.ai&#8217;s USD 267 million Series C and Kuaishou&#8217;s impending IPO | China&#8217;s Venture Roundup Volume 9

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SMIC is a Chinese semiconductor foundry fabricating chips that power smartphones, data centers, and emerging IoT applications.

SMIC

TSMC, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, delivers advanced chipsets that enable next-generation devices and cloud computing servers.

TSMC

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

Semiconductors

SMIC's FinFET N+1 process saw a breakthrough in the reported quarter, with revenue for the foundry reaching USD 1.1 billion.

Top Chinese chipmaker SMIC's Q3 sales hit record high amid tightening US export controls

Top Chinese chipmaker SMIC&#8217;s Q3 sales hit record high amid tightening US export controls

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

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Parcels handled in China on November 11: 675 million

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

The State Post Bureau predicts the total parcel volume for Singles' Day to reach 3 billion.

KEY STAT | China couriers handling 26% more parcels during this year's shopping festival

KEY STAT | China couriers handling 26% more parcels during this year&#8217;s shopping festival

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Julianna Wu

JD.com recorded USD 40.9 billion in GMV, a 34.6% increase from last year.

Alibaba generates USD 74.1 billion on Singles' Day despite COVID-19

Alibaba generates USD 74.1 billion on Singles&#8217; Day despite COVID-19

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Song Jingli

The penetration rate of livestreaming e-commerce in China was 4.1% in 2019 and is expected to reach 8.6% by the end of 2020 and 14.3% by 2021.

Alibaba expects livestreaming e-commerce penetration rate to reach 30%

China tech stock lose in value: USD 203 billion

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

Fintech

China's tech giants feel the chill of a tighter regulatory environment.

KEY STAT | Alibaba stocks plunge as antitrust regulation hits Singles' Day

KEY STAT | Alibaba stocks plunge as antitrust regulation hits Singles&#8217; Day

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

Entertainment

What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

Music

TME consolidated its content library during the quarter by forming partnerships with labels including Merlin, Peermusic, and Kobalt.

Tencent Music Entertainment Q3 revenue surpasses USD 1 billion

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

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

Alibaba's Double 11 has become bigger and more accepted in Southeast Asia, says one expert.

China

Chinese Twitch competitors report slower growth as offline entertainment recovers

Delve into Pony.ai’s USD 267 million Series C and Kuaishou’s impending IPO | China’s Venture Roundup Volume 9

Top Chinese chipmaker SMIC’s Q3 sales hit record high amid tightening US export controls

KEY STAT | China couriers handling 26% more parcels during this year’s shopping festival

Alibaba generates USD 74.1 billion on Singles’ Day despite COVID-19

Alibaba expects livestreaming e-commerce penetration rate to reach 30%

KEY STAT | Alibaba stocks plunge as antitrust regulation hits Singles’ Day

Tencent Music Entertainment Q3 revenue surpasses USD 1 billion

Singles’ Day e-shopping bonanza lands in global markets

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