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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

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

China

The home audience is cheering the film’s technical feats and box office success for highlighting self-reliance.

Ne Zha 2: China makes a USD 2 billion blockbuster all of its own

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

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

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

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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

Short Video

Some believe a full ban on TikTok in the US is unlikely. TikTok is counting on it.

Too big to ban? TikTok keeps expanding as Trump grants third ban reprieve

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

Investment

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Salmon raises USD 88 million, InstaPay closes Series A2 round, ten China deals, and more

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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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Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

Deals | Alibaba Takes over Food Tech Startup Ele.me to Complement New Retail Strategy

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KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China's Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

Plus, Go-Jek and Grab are asked to register in Indonesia as transport companies. SoftBank is investing $400 million in Paytm.

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba Buys China&#8217;s Largest Food Delivery App Ele.me

Alibaba and JD Tap Underwriters for China Stock Market Homecoming

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

JD.com

Alibaba and JD could be floated in China’s A-Shares market by issuing China Deposit Recipients (CDR) in as early as June.

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KrASIA Daily: Alibaba buys Pakistani e-commerce platform Daraz to expand across South Asia

In the recent two weeks, Alibaba acquired a 45% stake in Pakistan’s Telenor Microfinance Bank and invested $ 2 billion in Lazada.

Deals | Alibaba in Rumored Talks to Buy Pakistani Daraz, Expanding E-commerce Reach Across Asia

Leveraging on China’s super app WeChat, Pinduoduo is China’s 2nd largest e-commerce app.

Taobao Launches Discounts App to Fend off Intimidating Rival Pinduoduo

Alibaba's total investment in Lazada now stands at $4 billion.

Deals | Alibaba Adding $2 Billion to Lazada to Speed up Southeast Asia Expansion

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Plus, WeChat Pay will be available to pay for ComfortDelGro Taxis. Amazon Japan had been raided by regulators.

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba to Relist in China This Summer

The deal marks the biggest investment in China’s bike-sharing startups to date.

Deals | Alibaba Leads Ofo’s $866 Million Round, Upping Competition with Tencent-backed Rival Mobike

Ele.me is the missing piece in Alibaba’s last-mile delivery network which is critical to the company’s new retail concept.