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A BYD Dolphin Surf electric vehicle, photographed in the suburbs of Udine, Italy.

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

Chery

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

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

Great Wall Motor produces SUVs, pickup trucks, and passenger cars across multiple brands, with a focus on expanding EV and smart vehicle capabilities.

Great Wall Motor

SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker, manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles through various brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Low EV profits obscure a broader push to expand globally, adapt to local demand, and build long-term positions abroad.

The bull case for Chinese automakers, beyond EV margins

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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T. K. Lin

Image of Xiaomi’s SU7 electric vehicle in the “Coastal Blue” colorway.

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

The latest EV is drawing fewer visitors and preorders than its predecessor, as expected in a more mature market.

Xiaomi’s new SU7 faces a tougher test as showroom traffic normalizes

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

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

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

Logistics

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

Retail

Increased spending on supply chains and merchant support also weighed on its 2025 results.

Temu owner PDD misses estimates as margins come under pressure

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

Insights | KrASIA

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

Social Impact

Singapore

With one in seven people in Singapore suffering from a mental health condition at some point in their lives, the struggles of coping with such an ‘invisible’ illness have never been more pronounced.

Redefining conversations on mental health, by playing cards with your friends

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Sherman Tham

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

ShareChat, an Indian social media platform, connects users through regional language content, memes, and community-driven discussions.

ShareChat

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

TikTok

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

From striking exclusive partnerships with influencers to creating monetization tools for creators, short video apps are exploring ways to woo users and creators.

What's next for Indian short video apps?

What&#8217;s next for Indian short video apps?

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Covid-19

economic growth

This week's Periscope discusses China's economic recovery—is the current rate of recovery only boosted by COVID-19 stimulus or are there more substantial drivers at play?

[Report] As China's economy charges ahead, how will a recovery look like? | Periscope Volume 3

[Report] As China&#8217;s economy charges ahead, how will a recovery look like? | Periscope Volume 3

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KrASIA Periscope

Asia leads innovation in global travel, mobility tech sector

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

Didi

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

Grab

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

Investment

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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

Ride-hailing

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

VC firms have poured more than USD 80 billion into Asian travel and mobility tech startups from 2010 to 2019.

Asia leads innovation in global travel and mobility tech sector, report says

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Khamila Mulia

Microsoft develops Windows, Office, and Azure cloud platforms, enabling productivity, collaboration, and scalable computing worldwide.

Microsoft

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

Artificial Intelligence

US tech giant vows to empower world to reduce carbon emissions.

AI has role in future of public health: Microsoft president Smith

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

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

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

Southeast Asia

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Alibaba's Double 11 has become bigger and more accepted in Southeast Asia, says one expert.

Singles' Day e-shopping bonanza lands in global markets

Singles&#8217; Day e-shopping bonanza lands in global markets

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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Wency Chen

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

Livestreaming has become the new battleground for e-commerce platforms in Vietnam.

China’s Singles' Day catches on in Vietnam’s booming e-commerce sector

China’s Singles&#8217; Day catches on in Vietnam’s booming e-commerce sector

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Stephanie Li

Jenfi provides growth-focused funding for small businesses

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

Fintech

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

The firm is one of the few companies providing revenue-based financing in Southeast Asia.

Jenfi provides growth-focused funding for small businesses: Startup Stories

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Ursula Florene

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

Robotics

Some AI applications are more feasible from an economic efficiency standpoint than others, expert says.

Insights

Redefining conversations on mental health, by playing cards with your friends

What’s next for Indian short video apps?

[Report] As China’s economy charges ahead, how will a recovery look like? | Periscope Volume 3

Asia leads innovation in global travel, mobility tech sector

AI has role in future of public health: Microsoft president Smith

Singles’ Day e-shopping bonanza lands in global markets

China’s Singles’ Day catches on in Vietnam’s booming e-commerce sector

Jenfi provides growth-focused funding for small businesses

From smart trash bins to intelligent toilet paper dispensers, AI has taken over Chinese cities

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