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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

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

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

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

Entertainment

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

ByteDance’s Melolo aims to expand the global reach of China’s popular short drama format, offering fast, engaging storytelling.

ByteDance takes short dramas global with Melolo launch | KrASIA

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ByteDance takes short dramas global with Melolo launch

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

KrASIA

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Gaming

Even top-tier studios are embracing third-party engines like Unreal Engine 5 to address the evolving demands of modern game development.

Game studios turn to Unreal Engine 5 as proprietary tools fall from favor | KrASIA

Game studios turn to Unreal Engine 5 as proprietary tools fall from favor

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

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

Tech giants like Baidu are moving beyond the hype of large models, focusing on practical AI tools that deliver real-world value.

Baidu bets on practical AI as industry shifts to real-world applications | KrASIA

Baidu bets on practical AI as industry shifts to real-world applications

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Baidu unveiled a slate of new AI technology at its annual event, though plans for a Sora rival remain on hold.

Baidu is all-in on AI, but Sora-style advances remain premature, says Robin Li | KrASIA

Baidu is all-in on AI, but Sora-style advances remain premature, says Robin Li

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

Tencent

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

Fintech

Game titles like Honor of Kings and Valorant remain key drivers of Tencent’s growth.

Tencent’s operating profit climbs 19%, fueled by gaming and fintech gains | KrASIA

Tencent’s operating profit climbs 19%, fueled by gaming and fintech gains

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

Bilibili

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

Live Streaming

Bilibili has turned profitable, driven by rising user engagement and effective monetization strategies.

Bilibili posts first-ever profit as ad and gaming revenues surge | KrASIA

Bilibili posts first-ever profit as ad and gaming revenues surge

What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

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

Medtech

Baidu CEO’s life sciences startup sees artificial intelligence as the inevitable force driving transformation in drug discovery and biotech

BioMap envisions AI as the future of life sciences | KrASIA

BioMap envisions AI as the future of life sciences

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

Robotics

Spirit AI, backed by CATL co-founder Li Ping, believes its humanoid robots can help cut automakers’ labor costs.

Inside Spirit AI’s quest to deploy humanoid robots in automotive factories | KrASIA

Inside Spirit AI’s quest to deploy humanoid robots in automotive factories

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

GAC’s Aion RT packs LiDAR and fast-charging tech to compete in China’s tight EV market, but similar pricing puts it head-to-head with the Mona M03.

GAC launches Aion RT with Mona M03 pricing—can it capture the same demand? | KrASIA

GAC launches Aion RT with Mona M03 pricing—can it capture the same demand?

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

Alibaba

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

JD.com

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

Pinduoduo

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

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

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

E-commerce

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

Retail

China's shopping bonanza sees record highs for some brands, yet consumer wariness signals an evolving retail environment.

Singles' Day still delivers, but cautious consumers keep spending in check | KrASIA

Singles&#8217; Day still delivers, but cautious consumers keep spending in check

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xiaomi

Xiaomi races to scale production with new factories as surging EV orders strain supply.

Xiaomi Auto ramps up EV production as record demand tests capacity | KrASIA

Xiaomi Auto ramps up EV production as record demand tests capacity

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Specializing in data center chips, Marvell rides the AI wave, carving out a place beside Nvidia.