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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

Kling AI

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

Kuaishou

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

Vidu Q2 and Kling O1 aim to keep AI-generated videos consistent from frame to frame.

Shengshu and Kuaishou unveil new AI systems to improve generative video consistency

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

Backed by new funding, Lamchiu proves that true artistry can endure in a market built on speed.

Lamchiu’s handmade gold pieces take months to craft, but deter neither buyers nor investors

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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AI Infrastructure

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

Semiconductors

Supply constraints spark warnings of price rises and launch delays for consumer electronics.

Rampant AI demand throws the memory chip market into turmoil

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Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

Shein is betting on Forever 21 to open a new frontier in the offline retail space and stave off rising competition.

Shein steps into offline retail by acquiring one-third of Forever 21

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Cotti Coffee, founded by Luckin Coffee's original team, is a coffee chain known for its aggressive expansion, affordable pricing, and global ambitions.

Cotti Coffee

Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

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Coffee

Can Luckin Coffee's founding team replicate their past successes beyond borders with their new branded coffee chain, Cotti Coffee?

Cotti Coffee takes battle with Luckin Coffee overseas

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

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

E-commerce

Facing a multitude of challenges, Southeast Asia’s largest online marketplace is refreshing its approach to reverse its stagnant revenue growth.

Shopee's rollercoaster ride: From rapid expansion to adaptive strategies

Shopee&#8217;s rollercoaster ride: From rapid expansion to adaptive strategies

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Gideon Ng

Starbucks offers coffee, espresso beverages, and pastries, emphasizing premium quality and creating a welcoming "third place" experience for customers.

Starbucks

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

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

After a tumultuous start, Luckin Coffee has secured the top spot in China’s coffee market using a series of aggressive tactics.

Luckin Coffee dethrones Starbucks in China

Meituan's DragonBall Capital invests in tech companies, nurturing innovation, entrepreneurship, and transformative business models in fast-growing markets.

DragonBall Capital

Hillhouse invests in growth-stage companies, supporting global entrepreneurs and enterprises across diverse tech and consumer sectors.

Hillhouse

Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

The story of how the Zhang brothers transformed a humble ice shop into a franchising empire with over 18,000 stores worldwide.

From roadside stand to a global franchise: The rise of Mixue Bingcheng

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

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

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

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

Entertainment

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

US consumers are still choosing these apps despite privacy concerns, suggesting that they provide a superior user experience.

The Allure of Chinese Apps: Factors Behind Their Rise in the US

GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

GoTo

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Indonesia

Experts expect Patrick Walujo to utilize his experience in investment and banking.

GoTo stresses profit in CEO choice as rivals' prospects brighten

GoTo stresses profit in CEO choice as rivals&#8217; prospects brighten

From the importance of product SKU precision to how media budgets are shifting to measurable channels, these are the ten trends to look out for in advertising.

10 Trends Shaping the Future of Retail Media and Advertising

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

Ant Group

Data from the WorldFirst platform revealed that the number of export markets for Chinese SMEs doubled year-on-year in Q1 2023, with some exporters selling to as many as 42 overseas markets.