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What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

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

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Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

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Participants must create at least 70% of their films using Veo 3 or Seedance 1.0 Pro.

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Consumer Economy

By building for overlooked niches in the fitness industry, Aeke now ships hundreds of units each month.

With smart fitness machines, Aeke finds profit where others saw no market

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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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.

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

Describing VLA models as “relatively dumb,” he outlined an alternative approach to embodied intelligence.

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

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

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Visual Stories

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Alipay, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

Alipay

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.

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

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

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.

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

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E-commerce

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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According to one industry ranking, OceanBase beats Oracle in terms of performance.

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