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

ByteDance

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

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

Artificial intelligence

Washington calls DeepSeek a national security threat, but Donald Trump disagrees.

Is DeepSeek next in line for a TikTok-like US ban? | KrASIA

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Is DeepSeek next in line for a TikTok-like US ban?

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

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

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Nikkei Asia

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

Consumer Services

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

Creative

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

Entertainment

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

The record-smashing animated film has fueled a blind box frenzy, sending Pop Mart’s stock soaring and its merchandise into scarcity.

Ne Zha 2 rewrites history, and Pop Mart cashes in on the craze | KrASIA

Ne Zha 2 rewrites history, and Pop Mart cashes in on the craze

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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36Kr English

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Increased renewable energy usage has reduced the environmental cost of sales growth.

Japan companies cut CO2 emissions while expanding businesses, study shows | KrASIA

Japan companies cut CO2 emissions while expanding businesses, study shows

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

Alibaba | KrASIA Archives

While many Chinese bike-sharing startups have bitten the dust in 2017, Hellobike has entered the fast track of development.

Could latecomer bike-sharing startup Hellobike outrace ofo and Mobike? | KrASIA

Could latecomer bike-sharing startup Hellobike outrace ofo and Mobike?

I'm Xiaochun with KrASIA [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Xiaochun Zhao

Taobao Xinxuan: Alibaba’s Entry Into Private Label Goods?

Appearance wise, the Taobao Xinxuan concept will remind many of Japanese retailer Muji. From a business model perspective, Taobao Xinxuan is actually more like Xiaomi.

Taobao Xinxuan: Alibaba’s entry into private label goods? | KrASIA

Taobao Xinxuan: Alibaba’s entry into private label goods?

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Alibaba Group, the next one, to stall its CDR issue in its domestic market.

Alibaba Group defers CDR issuance in mainland following Xiaomi delay | KrASIA

Alibaba Group defers CDR issuance in mainland following Xiaomi delay

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Robin Moh

Voices

“Just like a shark cannot kill a Yangtze alligator.”

Alibaba’s Jack Ma: Local company can never be defeated | KrASIA

Alibaba’s Jack Ma: Local company can never be defeated

Today’s Tech Headlines: M1 seeks to acquire AsiaPac Distribution; GT Capital to buy shares in Toyota Motor

All you need to know about what happened in the tech world today.

Today’s Tech Headlines: oBike stops operations in Singapore; Alibaba reportedly acquiring Cermati  | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: oBike stops operations in Singapore; Alibaba reportedly acquiring Cermati 

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KrASIA Writers

Toutiao to build up a partial paywall for its top-ranked news app in China  

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

E-commerce

This young upstart Douyin could be the solution in Alibaba’s war with Tencent | KrASIA

This young upstart Douyin could be the solution in Alibaba’s war with Tencent

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab & Uber face risk of fines; Douyin to partner with MCNs

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab launches Grab Ventures; Alibaba invests in Babytree | KrASIA

Today’s Tech Headlines: Grab launches Grab Ventures; Alibaba invests in Babytree

China's largest parenting startup Babytree joins Alibaba’s ecosystem; valued at over US$2.2 billion.

Alibaba has made a strategic investment in Babytree.

Exclusive: China's largest parenting startup Babytree joins Alibaba’s ecosystem; valued at over US$2.2 billion | KrASIA

Exclusive: China&#8217;s largest parenting startup Babytree joins Alibaba’s ecosystem; valued at over US$2.2 billion

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ofo pulls out of Australia; Malaysia regulates ride-hailing companies