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

ByteDance

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

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

Short Video

The relatively understated and press-shy ByteDance executive was responsible for creating short-video sensation Douyin.

Kelly Zhang is ByteDance's #2. How did she get there? | KrASIA

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Kelly Zhang is ByteDance&#8217;s #2. How did she get there?

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

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Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

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

Singapore

The company is launching an investment arm and artificial intelligence research lab on the back of a strong 2020 performance.

Sea Group posts robust growth in 2020 as gaming and e-commerce swell during the pandemic | KrASIA

Sea Group posts robust growth in 2020 as gaming and e-commerce swell during the pandemic

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

Li Auto

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

Li Auto's footprint in China's EV market continues to expand amidst fierce competition with domestic rivals Nio and Xpeng Motors.

EV-maker Li Auto generates strong profits as deliveries surge | KrASIA

EV-maker Li Auto generates strong profits as deliveries surge

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Wolfpack Research's short position on the Guangzhou-based passenger drone firm is the latest fraud accusation against a US-listed Chinese company.

Chinese flying taxi firm EHang struggles to repel short attack from Wolfpack Research | KrASIA

Chinese flying taxi firm EHang struggles to repel short attack from Wolfpack Research

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

Douyin and Pinduoduo have leveraged China's explosion of mobile internet usage to reach the top echelons of the tech hierarchy.

The next generation of internet giants take center stage during Chinese New Year | KrASIA

The next generation of internet giants take center stage during Chinese New Year

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

Creative

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

Entertainment

While Clubhouse is reportedly no longer acccessible in China, various Chinese peers are already competing to soak up existing demand.

Clubhouse blocked in China as app clones begin to spread | KrASIA

Clubhouse blocked in China as app clones begin to spread

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

E-commerce

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

Retail

IDS BuyBuyBuy blends content and e-commerce into a WeChat mini program to lure modern beauty shoppers.

A cross-border cosmetics boutique and beauty brand incubator all within WeChat: Inside China's Startups | KrASIA

A cross-border cosmetics boutique and beauty brand incubator all within WeChat: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

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

Alibaba

Alibaba’s strong growth, buoyed by 2020’s extended Singles’ Day shopping festival, was overshadowed by an antitrust investigation and Ant Group’s business overhaul.

Despite a strong quarter, Alibaba offers little to reassure investors | KrASIA

Despite a strong quarter, Alibaba offers little to reassure investors

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

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

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

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

As China's EV charging network approaches 2 million stations, both public and private operators are looking to expand their footprint, while battery swapping may offer a convenient alternative.