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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

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

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

Investors seeking founders with both technical depth and market awareness see SenseTime’s alumni network as a consistent source of AI talent.

After DJI, SenseTime alumni emerge as a new draw for investors

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

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

Consumer Economy

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

A teardown shows a sharp rise in domestic components following US export restrictions.

Huawei boosts ratio of Chinese parts in new smartphones to 60%

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

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Nikkei Asia

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

JD.com

Hong Kong

Office acquisitions by mainland tech firms point to a changing balance in Hong Kong’s property market.

JD.com buys into CCB Tower as mainland capital reshapes Hong Kong’s skyline

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

Entertainment

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Creative

Live events to be back by 2021, says Web Summit founder

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

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

Education

Q&amp;A

Cosgrave recently announced the expansion of Web Summit to Latin America with an in-person event to be held in Brazil in 2022.

Live events will be back, with or without a vaccine, by end of 2021: Q&A with Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit

Live events will be back, with or without a vaccine, by end of 2021: Q&#038;A with Paddy Cosgrave, CEO of Web Summit

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

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

Kuaishou

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

E-commerce

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

Live Streaming

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

Retail

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

Short Video

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

Video

Platforms need to assign content moderators for every 50 online livestreaming channels.

China blocks teens, unverified users from spending on livestreaming apps

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

Tie-up marks rare technology deal amid tensions and heightened scrutiny.

Tencent Music invests in US 'avatar' concert company Wave

Tencent Music invests in US &#8216;avatar&#8217; concert company Wave

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

Baidu

Baidu's purchase of YY Live is unlikely to go ahead, says Kaiyuan's Brock Silvers.

Short seller Muddy Waters attacks entertainment firm JOYY, calls it 'near-total fraud'

Short seller Muddy Waters attacks entertainment firm JOYY, calls it &#8216;near-total fraud&#8217;

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

Oppo’s latest release follows Xiaomi's wraparound display and Huawei's foldable display.

Oppo debuts concept smartphone with expandable display

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

Gaming

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Chinese group beats profit forecast on hit games and fintech.

Tencent president says big tech needs more regulation

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

Music

TME consolidated its content library during the quarter by forming partnerships with labels including Merlin, Peermusic, and Kobalt.

Tencent Music Entertainment Q3 revenue surpasses USD 1 billion

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

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

Bilibili

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

China's two biggest short video platforms are racing to an IPO.

Douyin rival Kuaishou files for Hong Kong IPO, reveals loss of over USD 10 billion in first half

Bytedance has been investing aggressively in the online reading sector, where Tencent is already a leading player.