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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

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

NetEase

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

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

Social Impact

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Hearing-impaired individuals speak their “first sentence of life” using AI

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Hong Kong

The incubator supports startups in a variety of ways. Not all are conventional.

Beyond funding: The Mills Fabrica's unique ecosystem that empowers clean tech startups

Beyond funding: The Mills Fabrica&#8217;s unique ecosystem that empowers clean tech startups

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Gideon Ng

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.

Mixue Bingcheng

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

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

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

Investment

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

Venture Capital

Southeast Asia

Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in Southeast Asia and China. Updated live.

Week 30 in brief: Sunrate's Series D2 round, GoodMorning Global's record crowdfund, and more

Week 30 in brief: Sunrate&#8217;s Series D2 round, GoodMorning Global&#8217;s record crowdfund, and more

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

Huawei

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

The Chinese tech giant seeks alternative revenue sources to mitigate impact of the US chip ban.

Huawei reveals 5G and Wi-Fi royalty rates in patent push

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Nikkei Asia

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

Singapore

Startups were strongly encouraged to focus on international expansion, even during their early stages.

Building Bridges to International Markets: Key Takeaways from SiTEC 2023

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

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

Japan

The Japanese electronics giant aims to spend USD 70 million to raise domestic production.

Panasonic shifts some air conditioner production from China to Japan

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

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

Shein

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

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

E-commerce

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

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An expert weighs in on how investors should avoid using China as a roadmap for success in ASEAN's digital economy, and why.

Can China Be a Blueprint for Success in ASEAN's Digital Economy?

Can China Be a Blueprint for Success in ASEAN&#8217;s Digital Economy?

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AC Ventures

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

Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

More than a hardware play: Robot Era’s founder sets the record straight on the company’s true ambitions

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

Electric Vehicles

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

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

Mobility

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

Transportation

Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

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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

Australia

Europe

India

Oceania

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

Deals in brief: Augmentus raises Series A+ funding, Coda to acquire Recharge, Origgin Capital debuts second fund, and more

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Sudo Lim

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories—alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.