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

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

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

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AI and new EV models feature in the automaker’s plans to regain momentum in 2026.

Li Auto ends 2025 on a steady note, but turnaround remains in progress

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Fiona Lau, a former retail investment analyst at Goldman Sachs, and Tony Wong, a software engineer and entrepreneur, met at a startup event in Hong Kong in 2013. They discussed the problems SMEs face when digitalizing their business. The two decided to launch Shopline, a platform that provides software solutions for SMEs. The firm's software allows merchants to quickly set up an online platform with a centralized inventory and order management system, thanks to a selection of drag-and-drop design tools. Shopline also assists companies in their journey to start social e-commerce operations.

Shopline assists SMEs in their e-commerce journey | Startup Stories

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Truck-hailing platform Full Truck Logistics, which is known as Manbang in China, filed for an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, without disclosing details about the size of the offering. CNBC reported earlier this month that the startup could raise around USD 1.5 billion, citing a person with knowledge of the matter. Manbang has backing from SoftBank and Tencent.

SoftBank and Tencent-backed freight platform Manbang files for US IPO

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

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JD Logistics on Friday raised USD 3.1 billion in the second-biggest IPO in Hong Kong this year behind short video app Kuaishou, which took in USD 5.3 billion in February.

KEY STAT | JD Logistics shares surge in second-biggest Hong Kong IPO in 2021

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KrASIA rounds up what you need to know about the local venture scene every Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m. (GMT +8), covering major investment stories, MNC partnerships, noteworthy startups, industries with the most investments for the week, and more. This week's news highlight: A secondary IPO in Hong Kong is now the industry standard for Chinese tech giants.

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Liang Rubo profile: the new CEO of ByteDance after Zhang Yiming's resignation

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

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Little can be found online about low-key ByteDance co-founder Liang Rubo. Well, we got you covered. Despite his minimal media presence, Liang Rubo had always had an influential place within ByteDance. In the words of Zhang Yimin, his former roommate Liang is "the co-founder of the company, head of product development at ByteDance, head of Lark and efficiency engineering unit, and head of human resources and management for the group."

Meet Liang Rubo, the 'executor' and former roommate of Zhang Yiming who's ready to take over at ByteDance

Meet Liang Rubo, the &#8216;executor&#8217; and former roommate of Zhang Yiming who&#8217;s ready to take over at ByteDance

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

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

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

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Tech giants from JD.com to Alibaba ramp up expansion in fast-growing field. JD Health, a subsidiary of e-retailer JD.com, is one of four key players in Chinese telemedicine, a list that includes companies under Alibaba Group Holding, Tencent Holdings, and Ping An Insurance Group.

China's telemedicine boom sparks mad rush for doctors

China&#8217;s telemedicine boom sparks mad rush for doctors

Electric vehicle startup Li Auto posted total revenue of RMB 3.58 billion (USD 545.7 million) in the first quarter of 2021, up 319.8% year-on-year and topping earnings estimates, according to the company's earnings report released on Wednesday. It delivered 12579 EVs in Q1.

KEY STAT | Li Auto delivers 12,579 EVs in Q1, tops earnings estimates

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

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Chinese e-commerce company Pinduoduo said "conditions are ripe to reimagine logistics" on Wednesday after disclosing solid first quarter financial results. Pinduoduo currently generates 33% of packages shipped in China.

Pinduoduo signals interest in developing new logistics system after generating 33% of all parcels in China

AliHealth FY 2021 net profit: USD 53 million

The robust performance was mainly driven by the rapid increase in online sales of medicines and healthcare products.

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SoftBank and Tencent-backed freight platform Manbang files for US IPO

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China’s telemedicine boom sparks mad rush for doctors

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