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36Kr explores the challenges, sacrifices, and strategies of country managers bridging cultural and operational divides in international markets.

At the frontline: The untold stories of country managers bringing Chinese firms overseas | KrASIA

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At the frontline: The untold stories of country managers bringing Chinese firms overseas

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

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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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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

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

Robotics

This cuddly robot uses artificial intelligence to bond with its owner, offering emotional intelligence and lifelike interactions.

Meet Ropet: The AI-powered pet stealing the show at CES 2025 | KrASIA

Meet Ropet: The AI-powered pet stealing the show at CES 2025

01.AI

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

Artificial intelligence

The high-profile entrepreneur explains why focusing on smaller, industry-specific models is the smarter path forward for 01.AI.

Kai-Fu Lee sets the record straight on 01.AI’s pivot | KrASIA

Kai-Fu Lee sets the record straight on 01.AI’s pivot

China | KrASIA Archives

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

Blurring the lines between TV, tablet, and smart speaker, “companion machines” hint at the future of digital displays, blending form and function in intriguing ways.

Starting at RMB 4,000, “companion machines” open new revenue streams for TV giants | KrASIA

Starting at RMB 4,000, “companion machines” open new revenue streams for TV giants

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

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

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

Xiaomi

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Smartphone

Can Apple fend off advances from Chinese brands like Vivo, Oppo, and Xiaomi?

Chinese smartphone giants unite to challenge Apple’s grip on the high-end market | KrASIA

Chinese smartphone giants unite to challenge Apple’s grip on the high-end market

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Li Auto

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

Tesla

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Mobility

Li Auto, Xpeng, and Huawei lead a Chinese push to scale up AI compute, aiming to close Tesla’s lead in autonomous driving.

China’s automakers pour billions into AI compute race, chasing Tesla’s lead | KrASIA

China’s automakers pour billions into AI compute race, chasing Tesla’s lead

Cotti Coffee, founded by Luckin Coffee's original team, is a coffee chain known for its aggressive expansion, affordable pricing, and global ambitions.

Cotti Coffee

Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Luckin Coffee

Coffee

Nowwa follows Cotti in expanding to the Middle East, targeting growth in an untapped market for Chinese coffee brands.

Chinese coffee brands set sights on Middle East as next big market | KrASIA

Chinese coffee brands set sights on Middle East as next big market

MiniMax’s Talkie app defies AI market skeptics with USD 70 million in projected revenue, but can it replicate its success?

Talkie’s global traction puts MiniMax in AI’s top tier, but risks loom | KrASIA

Talkie’s global traction puts MiniMax in AI’s top tier, but risks loom

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

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

Kuaishou

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

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

Temu

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

Pioneered by Pinduoduo, the policy has become a burden on platforms and merchants.

China's e-commerce industry pushes back on "no-return" refunds | KrASIA

China&#8217;s e-commerce industry pushes back on &#8220;no-return&#8221; refunds

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

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Nikkei Asia

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

Electric Vehicles

Central Asia

Li Auto is shifting to dealer networks for its expansion into the Middle East and Central Asia, aiming for flexibility.

Li Auto expands overseas with dealer partnerships in Middle East, Central Asia | KrASIA

Li Auto expands overseas with dealer partnerships in Middle East, Central Asia

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

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

Retail

By empowering suppliers, flexing production, and building a versatile business model, Shein has raced to the top of global fashion.

How Shein’s strategy pushed it past H&M, Zara, and the rest | KrASIA

How Shein’s strategy pushed it past H&#038;M, Zara, and the rest

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

Beijing is backing strategic tech like drones and chips as general venture funds dry up.