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

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

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Some engineers in China still see robotics as a worthwhile career move, despite the risk of a shakeout.

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The Uptake

Photo of Ren Lifeng, founder of Math Magic, the company behind the Hi3D platform.

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

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

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

East Asia

After years at ByteDance, he is building Math Magic around generative 3D, factory data, and manufacturing.

Ren Lifeng helped build Douyin. Now he is bringing AI into factories

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Autonomous Driving

Embodied intelligence offers more money and responsibility, and a growing risk that today’s startups may not survive.

Should engineers leave smart driving for China’s robotics boom?

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

News | KrASIA

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

Pinduoduo

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

Revenues up 91% year-on-year but miss market predictions by USD 40 million.

CHINA BRIEF | Pinduoduo posts mixed Q4 earnings, fails to surpass JD.com's GMV

CHINA BRIEF | Pinduoduo posts mixed Q4 earnings, fails to surpass JD.com&#8217;s GMV

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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

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

Fintech

Each needs to contribute RMB 533 million to the company's registered capital.

Didi, Legend Holdings each gain 32% stake in Hyundai's Chinese insurance business

Didi, Legend Holdings each gain 32% stake in Hyundai&#8217;s Chinese insurance business

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.

The new platform will debut as soon as this month amid the spate of recently released office and productivity tools.

ByteDance to boost its office collaboration app portfolio with Google Docs-like platform

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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The American retailer has asked Myntra to slash discounts by 13-14% and close small warehouses that do not meet standards.

Walmart to fashion e-tailer Myntra: Control your expenses

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Neolix has booked orders for nearly 300 autonomous vehicles since the beginning of 2020.

CHINA BRIEF | Self-driving startup Neolix secures RMB 200 million in Series A+ led by EV maker Lixiang

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Sun Henan

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

Gaming

ByteDance, the world’s most valuable start-up, is taking a measured approach to build up its video game credentials in major markets.

TikTok owner ByteDance scores video game hit in Japan, sharpening rivalry with Tencent

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SCMP

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

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

The firm says it can deliver everything from groceries, beverages, medicines, and even flowers.

Didi launches errand service to compete with Meituan and Ele.me

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

Grab

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

Transportation

Grab has reaffirmed that Vinasun's allegations are "baseless."

Grab loses appeal in Vietnam lawsuit against taxi firm Vinasun

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Thu Huong Le

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

Telecommunications

Since the end of 2019, Beijing has built an additional 9,000 5G towers and doubled the number of users.