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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.

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

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

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

New subsidies, tools, and incentives aim to help sellers improve earnings in a more competitive market.

Tmall ramps up merchant support as focus shifts to profitability

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

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Embodied Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

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The robotics company is reporting margins well above those of its peers.

What is the secret behind Unitree’s high gross margins?

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

Batteries

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

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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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The company’s hydrogen-assisted bicycle showcases the potential for hydrogen energy in everyday commuting.

Seeex Tech’s new bike offers first glimpse of practical hydrogen applications

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CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

The brand’s first product, Tianxing-L, offers super fast-charging and long-range solutions for commercial electric vehicles, addressing key industry challenges.

CATL launches Tianxing battery brand, targets commercial EV applications

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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With an annual capacity of 30 GWh, the Guangzhou factory could fill the final gap in the city’s automotive battery segment.

Farasis Energy begins trial production at new Guangzhou facility

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

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

The battery manufacturer appears to be on a similar trajectory as CATL and CALB when they first rose to prominence. Can it catch up?

Sunwoda clinches battery deals with Li Auto and Xiaomi

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Europe

The automaker aims to tap cost-cutting expertise without triggering new tariffs.

Stellantis partners with China's CATL, Leapmotor on Europe EVs

Stellantis partners with China&#8217;s CATL, Leapmotor on Europe EVs

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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

Transportation

Battery

Ultra-fast charging batteries hold promise, but significant infrastructure challenges remain to be addressed.

CATL and BYD lead the charge in developing 6C batteries for EVs

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Nio's Q1 2024 losses impacted its cash flow, but left plenty in the tank to fuel bold plans involving new EV models across its main and sub-brands.

Can Nio overcome Q1 losses to achieve its ambitious growth targets?

The latest generation of BYD’s DM hybrid system slashes fuel consumption while extending EV driving range.

What’s the secret to the fuel-saving capabilities of BYD’s latest hybrid system?

Gotion

CATL faces stiff competition at home as new energy vehicle sales set to boom.