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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Nikkei Asia

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

China

The tea chain is bringing HPP juices to retail shelves, using its supply chain to compete on price.

GoodMe takes ready-to-drink beverages beyond its own stores

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

Iron, the humanoid robot developed by Xpeng, pictured alongside the Xpeng P7 at Indonesia International Motor Show 2026.

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

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

Xpeng

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

Embodied Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

His departure leaves Xpeng without any of the three leaders who guided Iron to its public debut.

Mi Liangchuan’s exit deepens pressure on Xpeng’s robotics push

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

Transportation

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Mobility

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

Southeast Asia

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

ST Engineering provides systems for "smart cities" to take control of the overall traffic flow, to predict congestions, and to resolve them.

We have a USD 150 million war chest for venture investments, says ST Engineering's Chew Men Leong

We have a USD 150 million war chest for venture investments, says ST Engineering&#8217;s Chew Men Leong

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Georg Ackermann

The young entrepreneurs are planning to enter the last-mile delivery space, and fleet optimization for B2B transport companies.

This Singaporean app compares fares of ComfortDelGro, Grab, and Gojek

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Vulcan Post

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

Google

Waze will lay off 5% of its global workforce, which equates to about 30 people out of its 555-strong global workforce.

Google-owned Waze to close sales office in Singapore and APAC

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

Ride-hailing

charge

data

data breach

penalty

personal data

privacy

risk

security

Singapore

Data such as profile pictures, passenger names, and vehicle plate numbers of GrabHitch drivers and passengers were compromised.

Grab fined for exposing personal data of more than 21,000 users

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Yin Lin Tan

Duckbill has already more than 5,000 corporate clients, among them Shanghai-based logistics giant Sinolines, CTS International Logistics, and state-owned China Cosco Shipping.

Logistics startup Duckbill raises USD 30 million in pre-Series B round

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Song Jingli

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

Electric Vehicles

Tesla aspirant surges over 50% on trading debut after USD 1.5 billion upsized offering.

China's EV troika marches to Wall Street as Xpeng joins listing wagon

China&#8217;s EV troika marches to Wall Street as Xpeng joins listing wagon

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

Autonomous Vehicles

New proceeds could be used for research and development in autonomous driving technologies and global market development.

CHINA BRIEF | EV maker Nio to raise USD 1.7 billion via new share offering

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

Venture Capital

The EV maker plans to enlarge its on-duty staff to 200 in the coming two weeks.

After devastating setbacks, EV maker Byton shows signs of resuming operations

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

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

Robotaxis are already available in public streets, but limitations are there.

Dreaming of a driverless future, but for now, humans are still in the driver's seat

Dreaming of a driverless future, but for now, humans are still in the driver&#8217;s seat

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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Transportation

We have a USD 150 million war chest for venture investments, says ST Engineering’s Chew Men Leong

This Singaporean app compares fares of ComfortDelGro, Grab, and Gojek

Google-owned Waze to close sales office in Singapore and APAC

Grab fined for exposing personal data of more than 21,000 users

Logistics startup Duckbill raises USD 30 million in pre-Series B round

China’s EV troika marches to Wall Street as Xpeng joins listing wagon

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