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

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

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

East Asia

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

Live Streaming

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

Short Video

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

A year after launch, DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 remains hard to find, fueled by social media buzz, a growing female user base, and the vlogging boom.

DJI’s Pocket 3 is selling out faster than it can restock—here’s why | KrASIA

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DJI’s Pocket 3 is selling out faster than it can restock—here’s why

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

KrASIA

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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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 Services

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

E-commerce

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

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

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

Retail

With new locations opening in Beijing and Tianjin, JD.com is doubling down on its hybrid grocery strategy.

JD.com’s 7Fresh ramps up warehouse store expansion in key cities | KrASIA

JD.com’s 7Fresh ramps up warehouse store expansion in key cities

Qatar

A surge in investor participation and startup activity signals that Qatar’s investment in innovation is paying off.

From World Cup to Web Summit: Qatar strengthens its global business appeal | KrASIA

From World Cup to Web Summit: Qatar strengthens its global business appeal

I'm Xiaochun with 36Kr Global [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Xiaochun Zhao

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

Ant Group

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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

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

The move comes after major tech companies like Tencent, Ant Financial, and Meituan have all launched similar platforms.

CHINA BRIEF | JD.com launches mini program platform targeting 270,000 third-party merchants | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | JD.com launches mini program platform targeting 270,000 third-party merchants

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Song Jingli

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Visual Stories

Consumers aim to save more and spend less in the future after experiencing the economic turbulence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

KEY STAT | Chinese consumption predicted to fall in post-coronavirus era | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Chinese consumption predicted to fall in post-coronavirus era

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Julianna Wu

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

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

Fintech

The system helps to create digital products for multi-party collaborations.

CHINA BRIEF | Ant Financial launches blockchain platform for small firms and developers | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Ant Financial launches blockchain platform for small firms and developers

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

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

Venture Capital

Ningde Zhixiang was established in 2016 with a total investment of USD 141.6 million from the three companies.

CHINA BRIEF | E-scooter battery-sharing company set by Hello Chuxing, CATL, and Ant Financial raises USD 28.3 million | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | E-scooter battery-sharing company set by Hello Chuxing, CATL, and Ant Financial raises USD 28.3 million

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Sun Henan

Douyin wants its users to connect to others via video calls.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance's Douyin tests new real-time video chat function | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance&#8217;s Douyin tests new real-time video chat function

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

Ant Financial already offers over 4,000 wealth management products.

CHINA BRIEF | Ant Financial and Vanguard launch robo-advisor on Alipay | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Ant Financial and Vanguard launch robo-advisor on Alipay

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

Tencent

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

WeChat

Mobile commerce

JD.com's NFC payment tool JD Shanfu took the largest share in this niche market.

China's mobile payments hit USD 8.4 trillion, NFC payments see 50% increase | KrASIA

China&#8217;s mobile payments hit USD 8.4 trillion, NFC payments see 50% increase

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

Didi

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

Kuaishou

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

Logistics

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

Payments

Videos

Once again, a Chinese company is the most valued unicorn in the world.

Video | These are China's most valuable unicorns in 2020 | KrASIA

Video | These are China&#8217;s most valuable unicorns in 2020

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James Chan

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

Fenfu will allow users to acquire goods and repay the bill at a later date.

Ant Group

CHINA BRIEF | JD.com launches mini program platform targeting 270,000 third-party merchants

KEY STAT | Chinese consumption predicted to fall in post-coronavirus era

CHINA BRIEF | Ant Financial launches blockchain platform for small firms and developers

CHINA BRIEF | E-scooter battery-sharing company set by Hello Chuxing, CATL, and Ant Financial raises USD 28.3 million

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance’s Douyin tests new real-time video chat function

CHINA BRIEF | Ant Financial and Vanguard launch robo-advisor on Alipay

China’s mobile payments hit USD 8.4 trillion, NFC payments see 50% increase

Video | These are China’s most valuable unicorns in 2020

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent launches new payment product, raising competition against Ant Financial

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