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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?

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Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

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

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

A Guangdong-based business owner shares what it’s like to drive both a Tesla Model 3 and a Xiaomi SU7.

Driver’s diary: How does Tesla Model 3 and Xiaomi SU7 compare on the road?

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eVTOL Aircraft

Muyu Sky’s eVTOL designs could enhance cargo transport efficiency with greater range, reliability, and cost savings.

Muyu Sky soars ahead with heavy-lift hybrid eVTOL drones

After a sluggish 2024, Elon Musk’s Tesla is doubling down on three key areas to turn the tide.

Tesla eyes 2025 comeback with three-pronged growth strategy

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

SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker, manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles through various brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor

SAIC's new brand, Shangjie, will integrate Huawei's smart tech to target younger buyers.

SAIC and Huawei team up on new EV brand as smart car race heats up

Mercedes-Benz revamps its China operations with factory adjustments and dealership optimizations.

Mercedes-Benz tightens its belt as China sales slump

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

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Advanced driver assistance is now standard across most of BYD’s lineup, setting a new industry benchmark.

BYD fires smart driving salvo with 21-model rollout

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

GAC has debuted a premium SUV in Singapore to chase market leader BYD.

Chinese EV makers push for luxury models in Southeast Asia

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Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

Honda

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Japan

Nissan, a Japanese automaker, is known for leading the development of electric vehicles, fuel-efficient cars, and advanced safety technologies.

Nissan

Nissan reportedly wants out of the proposed merger, but conflicting statements leave the deal’s fate uncertain.

Nissan hits the brakes on Honda merger talks, throwing the deal into limbo

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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