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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

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

AI Infrastructure

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

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

The system uses NPO and Huawei’s UnifiedBus to reduce the power and bandwidth costs of moving data between AI accelerators.

Huawei brings near-packaged optics to AI with Atlas 960E superpod

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

Singapore-based reporter covering tech and business across China and APAC, with a focus on globally relevant stories. Writes under an alias.

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T. K. Lin

Embodied Intelligence

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

Robotics

Data shortages, hardware differences, and customer economics will make robotics progress gradual, says founder Gao Haichuan.

Why Qianjue’s founder expects no “ChatGPT moment” for robotics

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.

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Cheng Zi

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

Autonomous 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

Autonomous Driving

Newsletters

Why your regular ride isn’t driving itself yet.

The Uptake | Good enough for what?

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The Uptake

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

E-commerce

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Consumer Economy

On-demand Services

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

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

India

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

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

Gaming

Mech Mocha is backed by top tier investors including Accel Partners, Blume Ventures, Shunwei Capital, and AET Fund.

Flipkart acquires gaming startup Mech Mocha to expand customer base

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Avanish Tiwary

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

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

Ant Group

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

Fintech

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma is in possession of 34% of Ant Group's shares.

KEY STAT | Jack Ma's wealth shrinks USD 3 billion as Ant's IPO is suspended

KEY STAT | Jack Ma&#8217;s wealth shrinks USD 3 billion as Ant&#8217;s IPO is suspended

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Julianna Wu

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

Southeast Asia

The e-commerce firm will leverage Microsoft’s expertise in building a resilient cloud infrastructure to support Bukalapak's services for more than 100 million customers.

Microsoft invests in Indonesian e-commerce unicorn Bukalapak

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Khamila Mulia

Alibaba to invest USD 300 million in London-based luxury retailer

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

JD.com

Alibaba joins JD.com and Tencent to become an investor in the London-based company.

KEY STAT | Alibaba to invest USD 300 million in luxury retailer Farfetch

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

Bilibili

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

Opinion

SN and JD.com's JDG had an "e-retailer derby" in the League of Legends tournament.

Suning's SN lost at LoL Worlds finals but keeps strong in 'Double 11' e-commerce competition

Suning&#8217;s SN lost at LoL Worlds finals but keeps strong in &#8216;Double 11&#8217; e-commerce competition

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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Yatsen has witnessed its sales increase 363.7% year-on-year or roughly 30 times the growth rate of the broader China beauty industry.

Perfect Diary owner files for US IPO to expand in world's fastest-growing beauty market

Perfect Diary owner files for US IPO to expand in world&#8217;s fastest-growing beauty market

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Song Jingli

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

Kuaishou

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

Short Video

Tencent, which has backed Kuaishou since 2017, will be a cornerstone investor in the IPO.

Alibaba and Jack Ma's YF Capital to join Kuaishou's upcoming Hong Kong IPO

Alibaba and Jack Ma&#8217;s YF Capital to join Kuaishou&#8217;s upcoming Hong Kong IPO

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

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

This isn’t the first time Miniso’s products were found to have harmful elements.

Tencent-backed retailer Miniso sets up USD 15 million buyback fund for dangerous recalled products

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

iCar Asia owns and operates a network of automotive portals that reaches 12 million car buyers and sellers every month.

Malaysian company iCar Asia reveals acquisition proposal from China’s Autohome

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E-commerce

Flipkart acquires gaming startup Mech Mocha to expand customer base

KEY STAT | Jack Ma’s wealth shrinks USD 3 billion as Ant’s IPO is suspended

Microsoft invests in Indonesian e-commerce unicorn Bukalapak

KEY STAT | Alibaba to invest USD 300 million in luxury retailer Farfetch

Suning’s SN lost at LoL Worlds finals but keeps strong in ‘Double 11’ e-commerce competition

Perfect Diary owner files for US IPO to expand in world’s fastest-growing beauty market

Alibaba and Jack Ma’s YF Capital to join Kuaishou’s upcoming Hong Kong IPO

Tencent-backed retailer Miniso sets up USD 15 million buyback fund for dangerous recalled products

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