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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

China

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

East Asia

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

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

Transportation

Discounts of up to 34% add to pressure that could squeeze out weaker players.

BYD price bombshell raises specter of wider China EV consolidation

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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

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

The startup is building bots that prioritize emotional presence over technical perfection, hoping that’s what wins over families.

Joyin races to rewire homes with emotionally aware robots

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 we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Energy

The Chinese firm hopes its “cold core” architecture will reshape expectations for the 4680 form factor.

Can cylindrical EV batteries make a comeback? Talent New Energy thinks so

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

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

On-demand Services

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China in Bangladesh

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Shohoz

Is Alibaba's affiliate company Ant Financial ramping up its investment efforts in Bangladesh?

Rumour | Ant Financial in talks with Bangladesh on-demand startup Shohoz (Updated)

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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.

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

Alipay

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Another competitor in China's group buy e-commerce market.

Alipay adds Pinduoduo-like group buying feature

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Robin Moh

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

Artificial Intelligence

Face++

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The Chinese tech giant is now directly invested in two of the three hottest AI startups in China

Alibaba joining $600m investment in Megvii, maker of Face++

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KrASIA Writers

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

In last October, Tencent partnered with EMQ to allow Filipinos in Hong Kong to transfer money back home within 10 minutes for free using its WeChat app.

Ant Financial launches blockchain-based remittance service, scrambling for the Hong Kong payment market

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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Ant Financial bets on China's staffless snack bars; strategically invests in Xingbianli

The startup also counts Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed China Partners, China Renaissance, and Vision Plus Capital as backers.

Deals | Ant Financial bets on China's staffless snack bars; strategically invests in Xingbianli

Deals | Ant Financial bets on China&#8217;s staffless snack bars; strategically invests in Xingbianli

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

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

Today’s Tech Headlines: Ant Financial raises $14 billion; Pinduoduo launches a clean-up campaign

Ant Financial raises $14b, this time jointly backed by existing and new global international investors.

Deals | Ant Financial receives $14b Series C boost to expedite Southeast Asia push

Ant Financial, a too-big-too-fail fintech startup, looks to raise more funds.

Alibaba’s Ant Financial raises $12b in pre-IPO latest funding round

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