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

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

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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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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Lenovo supplies laptops, PCs, smartphones, and data center solutions, supporting business productivity and personal computing across markets.

Lenovo

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

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

Deals in brief: Lenovo signs USD 2 billion agreement with PIF’s Alat, HSBC leads Series A investment in Marketnode, eight China and India deals, and more

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Sudo Lim

CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

CATL

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

Batteries

Battery

Clearer production timelines and strong policy support are boosting investor confidence in China's solid-state battery projects.

Growing confidence in solid-state batteries sparks investor interest in China

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

Deep Tech

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

Semiconductors

chip

chips

China’s RMB 344 billion semiconductor fund signals a major push for tech self-sufficiency amid US restrictions.

Big picture: China boosts chip industry with massive new fund

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

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

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South Korea

Deals in brief: Nvidia co-launches AI accelerator in Singapore, Merck acquires EyeBio, Amazon considering buyout of MX Player, and more

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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 Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

How do firms boost efficiency? Assess cloud platforms, consulting solutions, and business intelligence tools powering corporate operations.

Cloud Solutions

Recent price cuts by Chinese AI players, including Alibaba Cloud, are pushing LLM prices to historic lows.

LLM prices hit rock bottom in China as Alibaba Cloud enters the fray

Oceania

Deals in brief: Beppo secures pre-seed funding, Y Combinator invests in Phonely, xAI completes Series B round, and more

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Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

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

Transportation

li auto

Who knew the underperformance of a single model could spark such a profound change in the automaker's strategy?

Li Auto’s latest strategic shift leaves little margin for error

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

Tencent is throwing its hat into the generative AI ring.

Tencent unveils AI upgrades to keep pace with tech rivals

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Baidu, Waymo, and others eye overseas markets as political tensions run high.

Taking the wheel: US and China jockey for robotaxi leadership

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Nikkei Asia

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xiaomi’s first smart glasses focus on day-to-day utility while staying comfortably wearable.

Xiaomi steps into smart eyewear with voice-enabled glasses built for everyday use

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T. K. Lin

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

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

Coffee

The Chinese coffee chain plans to deploy 1,100 regional managers as it works to shore up its low-cost, franchise-driven model.

After racing to 15,000 stores, Cotti Coffee gets serious about quality control

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