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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

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Tencent's first-quarter results soared past expectations, thanks to AI-enhanced ads and games.

Tencent says chip stockpile can power AI training for "generations" despite US ban

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

The company’s sensors weave into textiles and surfaces, offering a scalable haptics solution for robots, vehicles, and smart environments.

With fresh funding, JQ Industries bets on fiber sensors to give machines a sense of touch

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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Image of the YU7, a pure electric SUV by Xiaomi. It is scheduled for release in mid-2025.

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

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

With the YU7, Xiaomi seeks not only redemption, but a shot at surpassing Tesla.

After SU7 setback, Xiaomi reboots EV push with safer, smarter YU7

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

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

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

Visual Stories

Active user number retained high growth speed for the third consecutive quarter despite the COVID-19.

KEY STAT | JD.com books USD 20.6 billion in Q1 revenues, beating analysts' expectations

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

Gaming

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

Grocery Delivery

A summary of what these companies did right to survive, rise, and shine from the global health crisis.

TECH PANORAMA | Companies using digitization to boost business amid the COVID-19 outbreak

Boasting clients like Bank of China and Shanghai Pudong Airport, CloudWalk secured fresh funding from state-backed funds.

KEY STAT | Chinese facial recognition unicorn aims for Star Market IPO

Chinese e-commerce stocks soar following Chinese Labor Day sales campaigns.

KEY STAT | Pinduoduo surpasses e-commerce rival JD.com in market cap

The Canadian cafe chain aims to tap on China's online coffee market, following the rise of several coffee brands in recent years.

KEY STAT | Tencent to aid Tim Hortons' expansion in China

HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

HongShan

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

The firm pivots to after-sales services, as user vehicle demand crashes during the COVID-19 outbreak.

KEY STAT | Automotive platform Chehaoduo bags USD 200 million from SoftBank and Sequoia China

Airbnb connects travelers with unique short-term rentals, from city apartments to countryside retreats, worldwide.

Airbnb

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

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

Video

A Bilibili commercial celebrating National Youth Day went viral amid China's 5-day labor day holiday, helping boost the video streaming platform's stock performance.

KEY STAT | Bilibili's market capital increased USD 480 million in one day

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

The VC/PE firm that backed Tencent and JD.com is reloading USD 13 billion for future investments.

KEY STAT | Hillhouse Capital building one of Asia's biggest PE pool with USD 13 billion raise

A lack of investor confidence in US-listed Chinese companies may push more firms to consider returning to domestic exchanges in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

KEY STAT | JD.com plans for secondary listing in Hong Kong as US-listed Chinese stocks face increased scrutiny

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

Visual Stories

KEY STAT | JD.com books USD 20.6 billion in Q1 revenues, beating analysts’ expectations

TECH PANORAMA | Companies using digitization to boost business amid the COVID-19 outbreak

KEY STAT | Chinese facial recognition unicorn aims for Star Market IPO

KEY STAT | Pinduoduo surpasses e-commerce rival JD.com in market cap

KEY STAT | Tencent to aid Tim Hortons’ expansion in China

KEY STAT | Automotive platform Chehaoduo bags USD 200 million from SoftBank and Sequoia China

KEY STAT | Bilibili’s market capital increased USD 480 million in one day

KEY STAT | Hillhouse Capital building one of Asia’s biggest PE pool with USD 13 billion raise

KEY STAT | JD.com plans for secondary listing in Hong Kong as US-listed Chinese stocks face increased scrutiny

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