Alibaba

ByteDance

CATL

Huawei

Meituan

Tencent

Xiaomi

Most Followed

Market News

Listings (IPO)

Earnings Reports

Venture Roundup

Big Tech

Automotives

Retail and Commerce

Collections

News

Features

Insights

Press Releases

Anta

DeepSeek

Geely

Li Auto

Mixue Bingcheng

Pop Mart

Going Global

Latest

Collaborate

Earnings

Auto

Retail & Commerce

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

China

After two years of stabilization, the sportswear company is again weighing expansion.

Li-Ning eyes a new growth cycle amid strong results and Olympic momentum

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a1c02e0609a846ab19ab44182633a8d5?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Cheng Zi

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

South Korean players have lost ground after betting on the US market.

China's EV battery makers widen lead to over 70% global share

China&#8217;s EV battery makers widen lead to over 70% global share

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/aec5e55596415464d13490d0e0caa9a2?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Nikkei Asia

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

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

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

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

Gaming

Heavy investment is pushing the firm to make the case for AI in games, even as the earnings impact remains unclear.

Tencent says AI will reshape games, but evergreen titles still drive the business

Tencent | KrASIA

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

Visual Stories

After two years of delay, the medtech unicorn plans on an IPO in Hong Kong for the third quarter of 2020.

KEY STAT | Tencent-backed healthtech WeDoctor plans USD 900 million Hong Kong IPO

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2bddd502480722fd382ec92dfe2fcb9f?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Julianna Wu

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

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

trip

The latest example of the growing prominence of corporate venture capital in China.

Trip.com launches VC firm to deepen travel industry investments

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

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b9f210dc904c45eaee7de82333e6b7ef?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Wency Chen

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

Pinduoduo

In a bid to boost the economy, regulators around China have loosened restrictions on street vendors and food stalls.

Coronavirus presents unexpected opportunity for China's struggling street vendors

Coronavirus presents unexpected opportunity for China&#8217;s struggling street vendors

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

JD.com

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

The move follows Alibaba and NetEase, both of which moved to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange amid turbulent US-China relations.

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com steps towards Hong Kong secondary listing

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b1f58c52050738746ae9a2be6555a9ab?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Song Jingli

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

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

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

Life can be problematic in China without a smartphone.

I've lost my phone, now what?

I&#8217;ve lost my phone, now what?

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

The steady growth of cloud computing in China allowed the niche sector for cloud system management to grow by 44.2% YoY.

KEY STAT | Huawei grabs a quarter of China's cloud management market in 2019

KEY STAT | Huawei grabs a quarter of China&#8217;s cloud management market in 2019

Coronavirus -Photo by Clay Banks on Unsplash

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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

E-commerce

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

Entertainment

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

Transportation

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

Video

The COVID-19 pandemic generated a wave of digitization that left some companies better positioned than others to capitalize.

Winners and survivors from the pandemic, Q1 sheds light on China's economic recovery

Winners and survivors from the pandemic, Q1 sheds light on China&#8217;s economic recovery

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7b1a0ac913a6b90abe2e8a2c9da48e43?s=96&d=blank&r=g

AJ Cortese

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

Artificial Intelligence

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

The national "new infrastructure" plan will fuel the competition in cloud services between Tencent and Alibaba.

KEY STAT | Tencent announces USD 70 billion investments amidst China's new infrastructure stimulus push

KEY STAT | Tencent announces USD 70 billion investments amidst China&#8217;s new infrastructure stimulus push

How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

Cybersecurity

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

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

Education

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

At China's most important political event of the year, they called for development in 5G, IoT, and tech education, among other fields.

Tencent

KEY STAT | Tencent-backed healthtech WeDoctor plans USD 900 million Hong Kong IPO

Trip.com launches VC firm to deepen travel industry investments

Coronavirus presents unexpected opportunity for China’s struggling street vendors

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com steps towards Hong Kong secondary listing

I’ve lost my phone, now what?

KEY STAT | Huawei grabs a quarter of China’s cloud management market in 2019

Winners and survivors from the pandemic, Q1 sheds light on China’s economic recovery

KEY STAT | Tencent announces USD 70 billion investments amidst China’s new infrastructure stimulus push

This is what Chinese tech tycoons brought to the table at China’s Two Sessions

Most Recent

Li-Ning eyes a new growth cycle amid strong results and Olympic momentum

China’s EV battery makers widen lead to over 70% global share

Tencent says AI will reshape games, but evergreen titles still drive the business