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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

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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.

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

Ant Group

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

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

WeChat

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

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

Social Impact

Alipay and WeChat Pay have almost turned China into a cashless society. The digital yuan might carry it even further.

Will China’s digital yuan pose a threat to the country’s fintech giants?

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Gozde Celik

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

JD.com

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

Chinese companies listed in the US saw a universal stock price surge in yesterday's trading.

KEY STAT | JD.com tops USD 100 billion in market cap for the first time

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Julianna Wu

Jack Ma appears on stage as a hologram at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai on July 9. Courtesy of WAIC via South China Morning Post.

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Ma explained how Chinese technicians developed a machine powered by algorithms during the pandemic that was 60 times more efficient than a human doctor.

Jack Ma encourages more AI cooperation as Elon Musk says Tesla is close to L5 autonomous driving

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South China Morning Post

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Cambricon, the AI chip manufacturer behind Huawei's smartphones, is expected to raise USD 3.6 billion in a STAR Market IPO.

KEY STAT | Huawei's previous partner Cambricon to become China's first AI chip stock

KEY STAT | Huawei&#8217;s previous partner Cambricon to become China&#8217;s first AI chip stock

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

New Wave, an entity controlled by Chao and also the largest shareholder of Sina with a 58% voting power, has proposed to buy all outstanding ordinary shares.

CEO of Chinese social media giant Sina Corp proposes delisting from Nasdaq

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Song Jingli

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

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

Payments

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

Short Video

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

Venture Capital

China is not the biggest investor in India, but it might be the most important one.

TECH PANORAMA | China and India tech ecosystems are more connected than you think

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

Its services will soon be available in five SEA countries.

Alibaba-backed courier Best makes further inroads in Southeast Asia as pandemic boosts delivery orders

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

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

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

Temasek

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

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

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

Entertainment

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

Gaming

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

Live Streaming

Seven out of the top 20 most-downloaded apps in India in 2020 are on the list.

India just banned 59 Chinese apps, including some of country's most popular

India just banned 59 Chinese apps, including some of country&#8217;s most popular

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

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Huang Guangyu was one of China's best-known businessmen before being sent to prison. Now he makes an early comeback.

His 10-year sentence paved the way for Alibaba and JD, now he's back

His 10-year sentence paved the way for Alibaba and JD, now he&#8217;s back

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Alibaba

Will China’s digital yuan pose a threat to the country’s fintech giants?

KEY STAT | JD.com tops USD 100 billion in market cap for the first time

Jack Ma encourages more AI cooperation as Elon Musk says Tesla is close to L5 autonomous driving

KEY STAT | Huawei’s previous partner Cambricon to become China’s first AI chip stock

CEO of Chinese social media giant Sina Corp proposes delisting from Nasdaq

TECH PANORAMA | China and India tech ecosystems are more connected than you think

Alibaba-backed courier Best makes further inroads in Southeast Asia as pandemic boosts delivery orders

India just banned 59 Chinese apps, including some of country’s most popular

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