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Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.

Deep Tech

Artificial intelligence

baidu

In addition to the upgraded AI model, Baidu also unveiled PaddlePaddle 3.0, the latest version of its deep learning platform.

Baidu deepens foothold in Chinese AI market with Ernie 4.0 upgrade | KrASIA

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Baidu deepens foothold in Chinese AI market with Ernie 4.0 upgrade

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

KrASIA

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Creative

The game industry is the economic sector involved in the development, marketing, and monetization of games. It encompasses dozens of job disciplines and its component parts employ thousands of people worldwide.

Gaming

The bold pricing move for Black Myth: Wukong signals a potential shift in China's gaming industry.

Game Science ups the ante with RMB 268 price tag for Black Myth: Wukong | KrASIA

Game Science ups the ante with RMB 268 price tag for Black Myth: Wukong

McDonald's

Some might argue McDonald’s is better at selling toys than fast food.

How McDonald’s sparked a frenzy in China with its McTalkie toy release | KrASIA

How McDonald’s sparked a frenzy in China with its McTalkie toy release

Shein

E-commerce is the activity of buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet. 

E-Commerce

Retail

Europe

E-commerce

A successful IPO in the UK hinges on Shein overcoming regulatory and ESG challenges.

Can Shein secure a landmark London IPO at GBP 50 billion valuation? | KrASIA

Can Shein secure a landmark London IPO at GBP 50 billion valuation?

Semiconductors

chip

chips

semiconductors

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

Big picture: China boosts chip industry with massive new fund

Luckin Coffee

Coffee

Luckin

Luckin coffee

Luckin Coffee’s rapid expansion has positioned it as a dominant force in China’s coffee market, but at the cost of strained profit margins.

Luckin Coffee’s margins shrink amid expansion to outplay Starbucks | KrASIA

Luckin Coffee’s margins shrink amid expansion to outplay Starbucks

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Japan, Korea, and the West

Nvidia

Hardware, in the context of technology, refers to the physical elements that make up a computer or electronic system and everything else involved that is physically tangible. 

Hardware

NVIDIA

Huawei is gaining an edge over Nvidia in China despite the latter’s stunning stock market rally.

Nvidia’s AI chip faces weak demand and fierce competition in China | KrASIA

Nvidia’s AI chip faces weak demand and fierce competition in China

Alibaba Group Holding Limited is a Chinese multinational conglomerate specializing in e-commerce, retail, Internet and technology. 

Alibaba

Alibaba Cloud

Taobao

Tmall

Cloud

Will future-focused Alibaba's actions be sufficient to fulfill its ambitions?

Alibaba sees growth in FY2024 despite investment strains and market volatility | KrASIA

Alibaba sees growth in FY2024 despite investment strains and market volatility

Photo of Robin Li (left), co-founder and CEO of Baidu, and Maurice Levy, chairman of the supervisory board of Publicis Groupe, speaking during the 2024 VivaTech event in Paris.

In a fireside chat, Robin Li discussed the future of AI, emphasizing the need for faster innovation and the development of AI-native applications.