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Image shows BYD's Racco electric minicar.

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

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

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

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The Chinese automaker will use the space-saving battery pack found in its Racco mini EV.

BYD to employ tech used for Japan-only mini EV on new European model

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The project, presented at the UN Global Compact BRI Summit in Singapore, examined financial access for overseas Filipino workers.

FinVolution, NUS Business School share findings on financial inclusion for Filipino domestic helpers

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

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Newsletters

Turns out, games made in China can be good too.

The Uptake | Game on

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The Uptake

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

News | KrASIA

Zoom’s video conferencing tools power remote work, online events, and virtual classrooms globally.

Zoom

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Between January and April, Zoom saw a 6,700% increase in free user sign-ups in India.

Video conferencing platform Zoom to strengthen its presence in India

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

The move ‘signifies Oppo's first steps into Japan's mainstream market’, the company says.

China’s Oppo teams up with KDDI, SoftBank to bring its 5G smartphones to Japan

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South China Morning Post

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

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

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

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

Xingsheng Youxuan leverages group-buying to provide groceries at bargain prices to residents who live near to each other.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent-backed grocery app Xingsheng Youxuan to close USD 800 million pre-IPO round

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

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

Entertainment

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Unipin confirmed the vulnerability, which included usernames, purchase amounts, and email addresses.

Vulnerability exposes 10 million transactions at Indonesia's largest mobile games payment processor Unipin

Vulnerability exposes 10 million transactions at Indonesia&#8217;s largest mobile games payment processor Unipin

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Georg Ackermann and Yin Lin Tan

Segway-Ninebot applied for an IPO as early as April 17, 2019.

CHINA BRIEF | E-scooter maker Segway-Ninebot to raise USD 298 million in first Star Market CDR offering

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Song Jingli

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

Didi

According to reports on Tuesday, Didi is postponing Hong Kong listing plans, with VP Li Min saying IPO is not a priority.

Ridesharing giant Didi revamps app amid Hong Kong IPO speculation

Ant Financial’s Alipay platform launches health insurance for furry friends.

Alipay allows pet owners to buy insurance by using facial recognition on their cats and dogs

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

Fintech

Based on a report by Boston Consulting Group, investments in Singapore-based fintech firms spiked year-on-year to SGD 650 million.

A new portal lists available grants and over 500 fintech jobs in Singapore

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Vulcan Post

Kris Wu made his name as part of South Korean–Chinese boy band Exo, which amassed a large fan base in China. Courtesy of Kris Wu via South China Morning Post.

Fans of celebrities in China have earned a reputation for zealousness, harassment, doxxing, and review bombing.