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Demand for non-China magnets is surging, but upping capacity is no easy feat.

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

Beneath the bureaucracy: How state capital made (and remade) China’s venture ecosystem

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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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact leads Arysun’s pre-seed round, Nuevocor raises USD 45 million, latest funding deals in China, and more

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

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

Gaming

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Creative

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

Microsoft

Some believe that sensitivity around the game’s maps could be an issue, and it might not be approved for sale in China yet.

Microsoft Flight Simulator lets you fly through China, where the game isn’t even available

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Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

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

Tencent

Game developers in China and around the world are caught between the legal altercation involving Epic, Apple, and Google.

Epic-Apple dispute hurts games powered by Unreal Engine, including PUBG Mobile

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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Chinese gaming leader diversifies portfolio toward 'hyper casual' mobile games.

Tencent acquires stake in French game developer Voodoo

SEA to offer $400m convertible notes after losses tripled in Q1

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

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

Sea Group

Sea Group's Shopee booked over USD 8 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) during the second quarter, up 110% compared to 2019.

Sea Group's growth booms on back of core e-commerce and gaming businesses

Sea Group&#8217;s growth booms on back of core e-commerce and gaming businesses

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The initiative called ‘E-sports Beijing 2020’ builds on the momentum of news that the annual League of Legends World Championship will be staged for two consecutive years in China.

Chinese Communist Party aims to turn Beijing into an e-sports hub, backed by subsidy schemes

Honour of Kings World Champion Cup 2020 only released 2,000 tickets for a stadium with a capacity of 19,000.

Honor of Kings Champion Cup gets first e-sports live audience in China since the start of COVID-19

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

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Online Education

Following NetEase's lucrative secondary listing in Hong Kong this June, the company has its eyes set on overseas markets.

NetEase celebrates 20 years on Nasdaq as international expansion reaches new heights

CrossFire, a Chinese television series based on the video game of the same name, racked up 980 million views in less than four weeks.

Smash success of Tencent’s drama based on CrossFire game reflects rising popularity of e-sports

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South China Morning Post

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

Live Streaming

Huya's paying users remained fairly stable after a significant surge during the COVID-19 lockdown in the first quarter.