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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.

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The startup has raised funding to expand its companion robot line after launching on Kickstarter and at CES.

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Consumer Economy

AI features were on display in Berlin, but the real focus is shifting from flashy products to seamless systems.

At IFA 2025, Chinese appliance makers bet on AI to offset slowing growth

Framed as an always-on revenue generator, the agentic platform promises small businesses the kind of advertising power that once cost thousands a month.

Sandwich Lab’s Lexi takes on ad agencies with automated campaign builder

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

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Alipay, a fintech platform by Ant Group, offers mobile payments, financial services, and e-commerce integrations, supporting transactions globally.

Alipay

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

East Asia

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

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

The country's central bank previously asked third-party payment platforms to clear obstacles preventing international tourists to use their mobile payment services.

Following Alipay, WeChat Pay is now also accessible to overseas visitors coming to China

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International visitors had cited not being able to use their mobile phones to make payments as a major annoyance.

Alipay is now accessible to overseas visitors coming to China

Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

Pony.ai

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

Autonomous Vehicles

The pilot service will be operative on public roads.

Hyundai, Via and Chinese startup Pony.ai launch robotaxi pilot service in California

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

Binance's new approach of peer-to-peer trading has been shunned by Chinese mobile payment giants.

Alipay, WeChat Pay say 'no' to cryptocurrency transactions

Alipay, WeChat Pay say &#8216;no&#8217; to cryptocurrency transactions

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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What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

With over 100 million users, Mail.ru is the leading internet company in Russia.

Alipay sets sights on digital payments outside Asia as it teams up with Russia’s Mail.ru

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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.

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

SenseTime

One step forward to commercialize SenseTime's tech in real-world applications.

China's AI unicorn SenseTime allies with Japan's MOL to prevent ship collisions

China&#8217;s AI unicorn SenseTime allies with Japan&#8217;s MOL to prevent ship collisions

This figure includes users from its international e-wallet partners.

Alipay serves 1.2 billion users after three-year global expansion push

Alibaba is already a Weibo investor and one of its largest clients.

Alipay's mini program platform integrates with Weibo to reach more consumers and merchants

Alipay&#8217;s mini program platform integrates with Weibo to reach more consumers and merchants

Freshippo

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

E-commerce

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

A move to go beyond its own app and stores.

China

Following Alipay, WeChat Pay is now also accessible to overseas visitors coming to China

Alipay is now accessible to overseas visitors coming to China

Hyundai, Via and Chinese startup Pony.ai launch robotaxi pilot service in California

Alipay, WeChat Pay say ‘no’ to cryptocurrency transactions

Alipay sets sights on digital payments outside Asia as it teams up with Russia’s Mail.ru

China’s AI unicorn SenseTime allies with Japan’s MOL to prevent ship collisions

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Alipay’s mini program platform integrates with Weibo to reach more consumers and merchants

Alibaba’s grocery retail chain Freshippo joins Ele.me to expand services

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