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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

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

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

Tencent's first-quarter results soared past expectations, thanks to AI-enhanced ads and games.

Tencent says chip stockpile can power AI training for "generations" despite US ban

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Nikkei Asia

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

The company’s sensors weave into textiles and surfaces, offering a scalable haptics solution for robots, vehicles, and smart environments.

With fresh funding, JQ Industries bets on fiber sensors to give machines a sense of touch

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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Image of the YU7, a pure electric SUV by Xiaomi. It is scheduled for release in mid-2025.

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

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

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

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

Transportation

With the YU7, Xiaomi seeks not only redemption, but a shot at surpassing Tesla.

After SU7 setback, Xiaomi reboots EV push with safer, smarter YU7

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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Energy

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

Xpeng Motors taps Korea’s SK Innovation as battery supplier. The automaker is diversifying its suppliers of key components while order numbers tick up.

Xpeng Motors taps Korea’s SK Innovation as battery supplier, report says

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Mengyuan Ge

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

CATL

Chinese company looks to industrialize alternative to lithium-ion cells in 2023.

CATL goes all in on next-gen sodium-ion EV batteries

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

As the EV race speeds up, can BYD’s battery business close the gap on CATL? Both companies are vying to supply the next generation of EV projects.

As the EV race speeds up, can BYD’s battery business close the gap on CATL?

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AJ Cortese

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

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

Didi

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

WeRide refines autonomous vehicle software, deploying AI-driven solutions that improve road safety, efficiency, and future-ready mobility.

WeRide

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

With futuristic cockpits and automated driving becoming reality, will manual driving become a thing of the past?

Here’s everything you’ll find in your fully autonomous vehicular future

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KrASIA Writers

Over 20 Chinese investment firms backed battery giant CATL, altogether generating over RMB 100 billion in profits from the venture.

From electric vehicles to renewable energy, CATL’s expansive investment strategy promises bright future

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Facility outside Jakarta to be country's first in string of electric vehicle projects.

Indonesia says to start constructing USD 1.2 billion battery plant with LG

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

Propelled by the two-wheeler and three-wheeler segment, EV adoption in India is on the rise. But there are still challenges to overcome.

Electric vehicle startups accelerate India towards its green mobility goals

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Company touts improved safety and performance in move to expand battery business.

China's BYD to equip all its EVs with in-house batteries

China&#8217;s BYD to equip all its EVs with in-house batteries

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

Oyika is looking to revolutionize the nascent EV market in the region with its battery-swapping technology.

Battery swapping is potential key to overcoming slow EV adoption in Southeast Asia

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