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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

iFlytek drives voice recognition and natural language processing AI, enhancing smart assistants, language learning, and enterprise solutions.

iFlytek

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

The framework outlines a B2A2C model in which brands reach consumers through agent-based AI systems.

iFlytek’s SuperAgent aims to make AI the new marketing infrastructure

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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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36Kr English

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

Bilibili

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Creative

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

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

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

Automated ad placement and closed-loop transactions are reshaping how the platform turns its young user base into recurring revenue.

Bilibili rolls out AI tools to push next phase of platform monetization

Signage at the entrance to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in the Jardine House office building.

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

Hong Kong

HKEX saw a rush at year's end as 13 companies listed on the exchange in the final weeks of 2025.

Can Hong Kong's IPO market keep up the momentum in 2026?

Can Hong Kong&#8217;s IPO market keep up the momentum in 2026?

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

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

Mobility

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

Baidu

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Baidu Apollo leads in geographical coverage for autonomous vehicles. The company has plans to operate passenger services in 30 cities by 2024.

Baidu Apollo's autonomous vehicles cruise in four cities while regulators constrict data collection for cars

Baidu Apollo&#8217;s autonomous vehicles cruise in four cities while regulators constrict data collection for cars

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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.

Alibaba’s map app AutoNavi evolves into open service platform to integrate dining, entertainment, and lifestyle services beyond its core mapping function.

Alibaba’s map app AutoNavi evolves into open service platform

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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

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

Xpeng Motors

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Transportation

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

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

Southeast Asia

Can shared autonomous transport address mobility challenges? It aims to improce accessibility, reduce pollution, and enhance safety.

Can shared autonomous transport address mobility challenges?

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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.

In 2019, Ola had said it would go public by March 2021. However, the pandemic has derailed its plans and it's currently focusing on building its electric vehicle fleet.

Temasek and Warburg Pincus pump USD 500 million into Ola in secondary share sale

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

Autonomous driving startup Freetech lands USD 100 million Series A to develop new L3 driving capabilities on top of its existing L2 and L2+ solutions.

Autonomous driving startup Freetech lands USD 100 million Series A

A list of startup competitions in Singapore

How does technology feed the planet? Explore precision farming, digital supply chains, and sustainability efforts shaping modern agriculture.

Agriculture

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

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

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

The 7 startups in Southeast Asia that caught our eye in 2021 built their businesses around previously unexplored areas of commerce.

7 startups in Southeast Asia that caught our eye in 2021

Xiaomi-backed autonomous driving decacorn ZongMu nets USD 190 million Series D. It may add charging and car-washing services to its auto valet function.

Xiaomi-backed autonomous driving decacorn ZongMu nets USD 190 million Series D

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

Semiconductors

SiEngine CEO discusses the future of semiconductors in intelligent vehicles, which will merge cutting edge mechanical and computer engineering technologies.