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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

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

Japan

Dealers say awareness is growing ahead of the minicar launch, but barriers remain.

China's BYD expands Japan sales network to promote brand trust

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China&#8217;s BYD expands Japan sales network to promote brand trust

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

Once a leading EV contender, Li Auto now finds its family-first formula under pressure.

Li Auto loses its sales crown as Huawei and rivals crowd the EV market

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 drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Creative

Zhihu founder Zhou Yuan credits the string of profits to a long-term bet on trust as the platform’s foundation.

After three profitable quarters, Zhihu says its trust-first model is paying off

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

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

Alibaba | KrASIA

Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

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

Venture Capital

Meanwhile, its exposure to Singapore the home market dropped to the lowest level since its foundation almost five decades ago.

KEY STAT | Temasek's assets in China exceed Singapore for first time

KEY STAT | Temasek&#8217;s assets in China exceed Singapore for first time

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

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

Pinduoduo

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

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

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

Weishi launched its Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival Shopping Season in a bid to get more farmers selling their produce on the the platform.

Farm-to-home shopping takes root on Tencent's Weishi short video platform

Farm-to-home shopping takes root on Tencent&#8217;s Weishi short video platform

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Song Jingli

Net worth of Zhang Shenshen, CEO of Nongfu Spring, USD 58 billion

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Zhong Shanshan, CEO of Nongfu Spring, beats his technology counterparts Jack Ma and Pony Ma on net worth.

KEY STAT | CEO of beverage company topples Alibaba and Tencent founders to become the richest man in China

The e-commerce giant is hitting its growth glass ceiling in domestic market.

KEY STAT | Alibaba wants to serve 2 billion consumers globally by 2036

WeChat and AliPay Expanding their Businesses into Canadian Universities

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

Grab

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

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

Entertainment

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

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Will super apps like Grab and Gojek implement the same strategy of do-everything platforms like WeChat and Alipay?

Should Southeast Asian super apps follow the same route as their Chinese peers?

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This move allows smaller companies and livestreamers to capitalize on the rapidly growing livestreaming e-commerce sector in China.

Alibaba opens its livestreaming technologies to other companies

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

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

The move is Meituan’s second foray into China’s RMB 5 trillion (USD 733 billion) fresh food retailing industry.

Meituan plans grocery retail business expansion to cover 1,000 cities and towns in China

Taobao Live 2020 GMV goal: USD 73 billion

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

Kuaishou

Boosted by the COVID-19 outbreak, livestreaming e-commerce in China is in its heyday.

KEY STAT | Alibaba sets new livestreaming sales goal for 2020

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

Grocery Delivery

The startup, which currently operates in Eastern China only, wants a slice of the USD 733 billion fresh food retail market.

Alibaba

KEY STAT | Temasek’s assets in China exceed Singapore for first time

Farm-to-home shopping takes root on Tencent’s Weishi short video platform