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The MRO company is increasing investment in AI integration, among other areas.

ZKH’s Q1 GMV growth accelerates as efficiency push lifts profit

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

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

Deep Tech

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Its Xtacking architecture is likely to be a key part of its pitch to investors.

YMTC moves toward A-share listing amid memory chip supercycle

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

Autonomous 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

New OEM nominations and overseas deals point to widening customer traction.

iMotion revenue jumps as product volume triples on new OEM nominations

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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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.

Pinduoduo

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

Pinduoduo will subscribe to USD 200 million in convertible bonds to be issued by Gome as part of the partnership.

Pinduoduo partners with Gome, former largest electronics retailer in China

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Song Jingli

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

Artificial Intelligence

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

The firm has developed a full-stack Level 4 autonomous driving solution called AutoX AI Driver.

Self-driving technology accessible to everyone is AutoX's goal: Inside China’s Startups

Self-driving technology accessible to everyone is AutoX&#8217;s goal: Inside China’s Startups

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Sun Henan

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

The initiative marks a major step forward to achieve mainstream adoption of blockchain technology across China’s industries.

China enlists Huawei, Tencent, Ant Financial in national blockchain committee to set standards

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South China Morning Post

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

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

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

SoftBank

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

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

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

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

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

Venture Capital

China trends

A look back at the major fundraising deals that have happened during the outbreak period from January 2020.

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, startups in robotics, logistics, and digitization among the ones to attract major investment 

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AJ Cortese

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

Entertainment

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

Short Video

A third of these openings are high-level research or software coding jobs.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance to hire 10,000 talents globally amid pandemic turmoil

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

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

Kuaishou

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

Live Streaming

Short-video apps have never been so important for brands in the Chinese market.

Short-video platforms jockey for pole position as entertainment and lifestyle brands transition online

What wisdom did one of the most influential entrepreneurs of the 21st century have to impart?

A seat at the table with Jack Ma: Seven lessons learned

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MENAbytes

Blinkit (formerly Grofers) focuses on instant grocery delivery, bringing everyday essentials directly to Indian households.

Blinkit

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

Zomato

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

Grocery Delivery

SoftBank Vision Fund (SVF) might invest anywhere between USD 100-200 million in the merged entity.

Indian food delivery giant Zomato might acquire SoftBank-backed e-grocer Grofers

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Fintech

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

The app also has a local service function.