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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.

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

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

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

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

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

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

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

On-demand Services

The end of the de minimis import duty exemption has dealt a heavy blow to Chinese vendors.

US tariffs force China's e-retailers to revamp overseas sales model

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US tariffs force China&#8217;s e-retailers to revamp overseas sales model

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Nikkei Asia

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

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

Creator Economy

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

Deep Tech

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

Entertainment

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

Gaming

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

Live Streaming

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

Video

The Tencent-backed company is recasting itself as a broader gaming platform amid tepid market conditions.

Huya’s streaming revenue dips as it shifts toward AI and gaming services

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Sudo Lim

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

Retail

By rethinking overlooked tools, Cocinare is bringing specialty brewing into homes—and onto Amazon’s bestseller lists.

What if your coffee gear had algorithms? Cocinare is brewing that future now

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 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

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?

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AJ Cortese

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

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

ByteDance launches mobile game distribution platform Danjuan

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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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

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

Short Video

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

ByteDance debuts new brand to reignite its education business

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

Jack Ma's retirement marks a new era for the country's innovators.

China 'second-generation' internet entrepreneurs take helm

China &#8216;second-generation&#8217; internet entrepreneurs take helm

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

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

ByteDance said that it is considering to spin off some businesses for standalone listings, but that has yet to be finalized.

ByteDance considers listing Douyin business in Hong Kong

Douyin will roll out landscape mode soon and mobile editing tool Jianying will have a PC version.

ByteDance's Xigua Video pivots to 'middle video,' incentivizing creators with USD 300 million

ByteDance&#8217;s Xigua Video pivots to &#8216;middle video,&#8217; incentivizing creators with USD 300 million

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

JD.com

The standalone shopping channel is a strategic move by Baidu which is ramping up e-commerce capabilities in its mobile ecosystem.

Baidu launches in-app shopping channel in latest e-commerce move

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

Bilibili

The rivaling pair is facing new competitors.

ByteDance

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

China ‘second-generation’ internet entrepreneurs take helm

ByteDance considers listing Douyin business in Hong Kong

ByteDance’s Xigua Video pivots to ‘middle video,’ incentivizing creators with USD 300 million

Baidu launches in-app shopping channel in latest e-commerce move

Huya-Douyu merger creates a livestreaming behemoth under the control of Tencent

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