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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.

East Asia

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

The funding will support continued investment in chips designed to improve inference efficiency at scale.

SenseTime spinout Sunrise raises RMB 3 billion for next-gen AI inference chips

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

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

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

Semiconductors

After building a robust chip stack, the Alibaba subsidiary is ready to test investor appetite in a red-hot market.

Alibaba clears public listing plan for chip unit T-Head as China’s semiconductor push accelerates

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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

Bilibili

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

Entertainment

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

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

Video

Automated ad placement and closed-loop transactions are reshaping how the platform turns its young user base into recurring revenue.

Bilibili rolls out AI tools to push next phase of platform monetization

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

Baidu

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

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

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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Through its Apollo Go unit and local partner AutoGo, the company is rolling out commercial robotaxi operations in the UAE capital.

Baidu launches fully driverless ride-hailing service in Abu Dhabi

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Agibot

Embodied Intelligence

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

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Southeast Asia

The Chinese robotics company is deploying its technology at Malaysia’s i-City, marking the first step in a regional rollout across Southeast Asia.

Agibot kicks off APAC expansion with Malaysia launch event

Investors seeking founders with both technical depth and market awareness see SenseTime’s alumni network as a consistent source of AI talent.

After DJI, SenseTime alumni emerge as a new draw for investors

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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

Consumer Economy

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

Smartphones

A teardown shows a sharp rise in domestic components following US export restrictions.

Huawei boosts ratio of Chinese parts in new smartphones to 60%

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

JD.com

Hong Kong

Office acquisitions by mainland tech firms point to a changing balance in Hong Kong’s property market.

JD.com buys into CCB Tower as mainland capital reshapes Hong Kong’s skyline

Chery

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

Electric Vehicles

Vietnam

The carmaker aims to be among the nation's top three car brands by 2030, alongside VinFast and Toyota.

China's Chery to open its largest ASEAN car factory in Vietnam in mid-2026

China&#8217;s Chery to open its largest ASEAN car factory in Vietnam in mid-2026

The Huawei-led alliance has begun testing in Chongqing and Hefei, marking a step forward for conditional autonomy.

HIMA’s Level 3 autonomous vehicles hit the roads as China authorizes real-world testing

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

And Doubao is just one facet of ByteDance’s wider AI strategy.