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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

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

What do you get when you combine business with cloud computing, new modes of retail and Big Data?

Deals | Alibaba Leads Investment in New Retail Solutions Provider iTrigger | KrASIA

Deals | Alibaba Leads Investment in New Retail Solutions Provider iTrigger

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KrASIA Writers

The twist and turn of the story of bike sharing in China is just beyond what outsiders can imagine.

To Merge Or To Remain Rivals? Prospect Of New Financing Adds Further Uncertainty to Ofo-Mobike Fight | KrASIA

To Merge Or To Remain Rivals? Prospect Of New Financing Adds Further Uncertainty to Ofo-Mobike Fight

Plus, Ofo reported having secured a funding round led by Alibaba and Ant Financial. Lyft teamed up with autonomous driving technology provider nuTonomy, starting a pilot scheme in Boston.

Kr-Asia Daily: Obike Exposed Global Users’ Data without Any Protection | KrASIA

Kr-Asia Daily: Obike Exposed Global Users’ Data without Any Protection

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

Deals | As Alibaba Reportedly Pumps More Money Into Ofo and Hellobike, The Battle For Bike-sharing Dominance Escalates | KrASIA

Deals | As Alibaba Reportedly Pumps More Money Into Ofo and Hellobike, The Battle For Bike-sharing Dominance Escalates

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Highlights from the past week, as well as something cool for the weekend.

Kr-Asia Weekly Roundup | KrASIA

Kr-Asia Weekly Roundup

Alibaba may kicked off an investment frenzy to create barriers to other major contenders in the AI race.

Alibaba may “buy” itself a dominance in the AI race | KrASIA

Alibaba may “buy” itself a dominance in the AI race

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

JD.com

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

Tencent

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

Fintech

The buzzword of the world has changed from “connection” to “efficiency” as the industry waves goodbye to fintech 1.0 and ushers in the age of fintech 2.0.

Chinese tech moguls BATJ are increasingly becoming enablers of the financial sector | KrASIA

Chinese tech moguls BATJ are increasingly becoming enablers of the financial sector

Plus, Singapore’s stock market sees the biggest inflow in a decade. Uber is close to sell its $10 billion shares.