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

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The Shenzhen-based firm is expanding its D2C model as the AI boom drives demand for high-speed data center connectivity.

FS.com lists in Hong Kong, riding demand for AI-era networking hardware

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IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Creative

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

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

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The app-based platform streamlines event workflows while scaling with booth operators’ needs.

Can ChackTok untangle Southeast Asia’s fragmented photo booth market?

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T. K. Lin

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

Beyond collaborative robots, components are becoming a major part of its business.

Cobot maker Huayan nears Hong Kong IPO amid rising interest in humanoid robotics

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

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Joox, which has a music library of 30 million tracks, aims to compete with global rivals by using its knowledge of local markets in the region.

Tencent’s music app Joox sees surge in karaoke users as virus brings Hong Kong’s love for singing online

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South China Morning Post

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

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

JD.com

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

Visual Stories

As of April 3, the virus has infected 82,804 people in total and caused 3,331 deaths in China. More than 76,000 patients have recovered from the disease.

Coronavirus weekly updates: Chinese tech companies come forward to help battle the epidemic

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Julianna Wu

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

Live Streaming

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

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coronavirus

Tencent aims to capitalize on the downturn in the offline music entertainment market by transitioning artists to livestreaming with new app Fanlive.

Tencent's QQ Music to release standalone music livestreaming app

Tencent&#8217;s QQ Music to release standalone music livestreaming app

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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Wency Chen

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

Ant Group

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

WeChat

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

Fintech

E-commerce

JD.com's NFC payment tool JD Shanfu took the largest share in this niche market.

China's mobile payments hit USD 8.4 trillion, NFC payments see 50% increase

China&#8217;s mobile payments hit USD 8.4 trillion, NFC payments see 50% increase

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Song Jingli

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

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

Kuaishou

Inke was an early leader in the livestreaming sector, but has lost market share to large competitors.

Livestreaming platform Inke posts revenue decline despite efforts to regain lost luster

China's Largest News Aggregator Toutiao Leads $200 Million Investment in Education Startup 17zuoye

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

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

Venture Capital

The deal makes Yuanfudao the top Chinese online education startup by valuation.

Yuanfudao bags USD 1 billion in largest-ever edtech fundraising deal in China

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

Video

Tencent's conferencing and communication platforms will play a role in allowing participants to voice their ideas.

UN teams up with Tencent to hold global online conversation for the UN75 campaign

Is the neglected-but-not-forgotten app ready for its second wind?

Tencent updates Tim workplace app amid strong growth from WeChat Work and collaboration software sector

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

Automation technologies seen as key to reducing dependence on US tech.

China covets Japan's IoT expertise, a missing piece in tech quest

China covets Japan&#8217;s IoT expertise, a missing piece in tech quest

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