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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

Once notorious for relentless overtime, Chinese firms are now enforcing policies to curb late-night work. But is this a real shift, or just a cost-cutting move?

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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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Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

A cheaper Model Y is coming to China, but can it compete with local EV makers on more than just price?

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Facing a tough test in China, Tesla’s next move is a budget Model Y

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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

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

AI shares surge as investors and Beijing bet on advances in the sector.

The next DeepSeek? Startup Manus becomes China's latest AI darling | KrASIA

The next DeepSeek? Startup Manus becomes China&#8217;s latest AI darling

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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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

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TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

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

A technology advisor of President-elect Joe Biden said that it was "too early to say" what his view on TikTok might be.

US TikTok ban blocked, but deal with Oracle, Walmart remains in limbo | KrASIA

US TikTok ban blocked, but deal with Oracle, Walmart remains in limbo

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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TikTok & Douyin's global revenue, October 2020: USD 115 million

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

Kuaishou

Approximately 86% of TikTok’s revenue came from Douyin in China.

KEY STAT | Tiktok and Douyin are the top-grossing apps worldwide for the seventh month | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Tiktok and Douyin are the top-grossing apps worldwide for the seventh month

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Julianna Wu

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

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

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

E-commerce

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

China's two biggest short video platforms are racing to an IPO.

Douyin rival Kuaishou files for Hong Kong IPO, reveals loss of over USD 10 billion in first half | KrASIA

Douyin rival Kuaishou files for Hong Kong IPO, reveals loss of over USD 10 billion in first half

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

Tencent

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

Video

Bytedance has been investing aggressively in the online reading sector, where Tencent is already a leading player.

ByteDance injects USD 1 billion in online publisher Zhangyue, main rival of Tencent‘s China Literature | KrASIA

ByteDance injects USD 1 billion in online publisher Zhangyue, main rival of Tencent‘s China Literature

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

Didi

Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

Investment

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

Venture Capital

SoftBank's investment vehicle steps away from winner-takes-all playbook.

Vision Fund's new strategy: smaller bets, bigger returns | KrASIA

Vision Fund&#8217;s new strategy: smaller bets, bigger returns

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

While ByteDance's health business is still at an early stage, Alibaba and JD.com have already secured a firmer foothold in the sector.

ByteDance launches new brand to expand in China's booming online health sector | KrASIA

ByteDance launches new brand to expand in China&#8217;s booming online health sector

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Song Jingli

Megvii specializes in AI and computer vision, developing facial recognition and surveillance tools used in security, finance, and logistics.

Megvii

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

WeChat

A Biden administration could prompt a US-led coalition that heaps even more pressure on Chinese tech firms.

What does the US election mean for Chinese tech companies? | KrASIA

What does the US election mean for Chinese tech companies?

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AJ Cortese

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

The new digital game marketplace specializes in casual and entertaining games.

ByteDance launches mobile game distribution platform Danjuan | KrASIA

ByteDance launches mobile game distribution platform Danjuan

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

Dali Education is just the beginning of a long journey in the industry, ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming said.

ByteDance

US TikTok ban blocked, but deal with Oracle, Walmart remains in limbo

KEY STAT | Tiktok and Douyin are the top-grossing apps worldwide for the seventh month

Douyin rival Kuaishou files for Hong Kong IPO, reveals loss of over USD 10 billion in first half

ByteDance injects USD 1 billion in online publisher Zhangyue, main rival of Tencent‘s China Literature

Vision Fund’s new strategy: smaller bets, bigger returns

ByteDance launches new brand to expand in China’s booming online health sector

What does the US election mean for Chinese tech companies?

ByteDance launches mobile game distribution platform Danjuan

ByteDance debuts new brand to reignite its education business

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