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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

The pandemic has undeniably brought about multifold growth for China's education industry. Can this growth be sustained or is it a bubble waiting to burst?

[Report] The meteoric rise of China's education industry: long-term growth or bubble? | Periscope Volume 2

[Report] The meteoric rise of China&#8217;s education industry: long-term growth or bubble? | Periscope Volume 2

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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.

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

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

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

Kuaishou

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

Taobao

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

Entertainment

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

Live Streaming

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

Short Video

China's two biggest short video platforms are racing to an IPO.

Douyin rival Kuaishou files for Hong Kong IPO, reveals loss of over USD 10 billion in first half

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

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Hong Kong Fintech Week 2020 continues to discuss fintech's next frontier - the humanisation of fintech. Do not miss the last day of power-packed talks on 36Kr Live's platform.

Hong Kong FinTech Week 2020 humanises fintech and drive growth

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Hong Kong Fintech Week 2020 - 2 more days of talks and activities led by world-leading fintech movers and shakers!

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

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Bytedance has been investing aggressively in the online reading sector, where Tencent is already a leading player.

ByteDance injects USD 1 billion in online publisher Zhangyue, main rival of Tencent‘s China Literature

Strong China retail sales buffer group against fintech affiliate's IPO turmoil.

Alibaba expected to fly above Ant turmoil with strong growth

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Yitu Technology H1 2020 net loss: USD 190 million

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

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

China's cash-burning AI companies have encountered difficulties with public fundraising due to blacklisting by the US government.

KEY STAT | US-blacklisted AI company Yitu files for Shanghai IPO

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The short video service is mainly looking for experienced candidates in e-commerce, gaming, and education.

ByteDance plans to hire 10,000 employees in two months amid fast expansion

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

Ant Group

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

China

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Douyin rival Kuaishou files for Hong Kong IPO, reveals loss of over USD 10 billion in first half

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Hong Kong FinTech Week 2020 humanises fintech and drive growth

ByteDance injects USD 1 billion in online publisher Zhangyue, main rival of Tencent‘s China Literature

Alibaba expected to fly above Ant turmoil with strong growth

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ByteDance plans to hire 10,000 employees in two months amid fast expansion

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