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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

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.

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

The Chinese automaker is planning a second and third plant to keep up with demand.

China's Xiaomi takes on Tesla, armed with 1,000 EV factory robots

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China&#8217;s Xiaomi takes on Tesla, armed with 1,000 EV factory robots

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Europe

Mercedes-Benz will begin integrating Flyme Auto OS into its vehicles, starting with the long-wheelbase E-class in 2027.

Mercedes-Benz taps Flyme Auto OS to boost smart vehicle appeal

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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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Priced to match the iPhone 16, Nothing’s Phone (3) targets design-conscious users who prioritize personality over specs.

Nothing brings its design-focused phones to China, starting with the Phone (3)

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

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

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

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

Entertainment

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

Video

Bytedance has been investing aggressively in the online reading sector, where Tencent is already a leading player.

ByteDance injects USD 1 billion in online publisher Zhangyue, main rival of Tencent‘s China Literature

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

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

E-commerce

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

Strong China retail sales buffer group against fintech affiliate's IPO turmoil.

Alibaba expected to fly above Ant turmoil with strong growth

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

"Regulators could use the IPO pause to re-assess the impact Ant may bring to the ecosystem of the Star Market."

Ant's IPO has to wait for the small loan regulation to be fully implemented, says expert

Ant&#8217;s IPO has to wait for the small loan regulation to be fully implemented, says expert

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Julianna Wu

"Ant's valuation is sure to be affected greatly as the microloan business accounted for almost half of the company's entire profits."

Ant won't be able to resume IPO in short term, analysts say

Ant won&#8217;t be able to resume IPO in short term, analysts say

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Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma is in possession of 34% of Ant Group's shares.

KEY STAT | Jack Ma's wealth shrinks USD 3 billion as Ant's IPO is suspended

KEY STAT | Jack Ma&#8217;s wealth shrinks USD 3 billion as Ant&#8217;s IPO is suspended

Ant Group's business model and advantages

Visual Stories

"Small is beautiful, small is powerful," Ant Group says on its website.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Ant Group's business logic, advantages, and 'small' customers

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Ant Group&#8217;s business logic, advantages, and &#8216;small&#8217; customers

Alibaba to invest USD 300 million in London-based luxury retailer

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

JD.com

Alibaba joins JD.com and Tencent to become an investor in the London-based company.

KEY STAT | Alibaba to invest USD 300 million in luxury retailer Farfetch

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

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

Short Video

Tencent, which has backed Kuaishou since 2017, will be a cornerstone investor in the IPO.

Alibaba and Jack Ma's YF Capital to join Kuaishou's upcoming Hong Kong IPO

Alibaba and Jack Ma&#8217;s YF Capital to join Kuaishou&#8217;s upcoming Hong Kong IPO

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

Zhenkunhang has scored USD 315 million in its Series E round.

Alibaba

ByteDance injects USD 1 billion in online publisher Zhangyue, main rival of Tencent‘s China Literature

Alibaba expected to fly above Ant turmoil with strong growth

Ant’s IPO has to wait for the small loan regulation to be fully implemented, says expert

Ant won’t be able to resume IPO in short term, analysts say

KEY STAT | Jack Ma’s wealth shrinks USD 3 billion as Ant’s IPO is suspended

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Ant Group’s business logic, advantages, and ‘small’ customers

KEY STAT | Alibaba to invest USD 300 million in luxury retailer Farfetch

Alibaba and Jack Ma’s YF Capital to join Kuaishou’s upcoming Hong Kong IPO

Jack Ma’s PE firm leads investment round of e-commerce site backed by Tencent

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