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

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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.

Robotics

The global vacuum market is maturing, and China’s top brands are now betting on new categories.

Record sales, shrinking profits: China’s robot vacuum leaders face their next test

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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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

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

Xiaomi

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

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

Transportation

Xiaomi says there’s no formal sales network in place, but the new facility appears to be part of a long-term Europe strategy.

Is Xiaomi’s new EV base in Germany a prelude to its European rollout?

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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.

Initiated by Alibaba Cloud, Apsara Startup Day is a series of satellite events taking place in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Here's the lineup for the Singapore event.

Apsara Startup Day Singapore 2022 | November 4

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

Oppo

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

Pinduoduo

In the final installment of this three-part series, we follow Duan Yongping through his BBK years to his early retirement.

Duan Yongping: From chopping firewood in the countryside to creating a billion-dollar legacy (Part 3 of 3)

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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In the second of this three-part series, we follow Duan Yongping’s early career, from leaving a stable job to making Subor a success.

Duan Yongping: From chopping firewood in the countryside to creating a billion-dollar legacy (Part 2 of 3)

In the first of this three-part series, we take a look at Duan Yongping’s childhood and university years, and how they shaped the man he was to become.

Duan Yongping: From chopping firewood in the countryside to creating a billion-dollar legacy (Part 1 of 3)

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

Huawei

Huawei says 2022 could be the 'most challenging' time for the device business. The China tech champion is looking to spend US 1.5 billion on auto R&D amid the ongoing US crackdown.

Huawei says 2022 'most challenging' time for device business

Huawei says 2022 &#8216;most challenging&#8217; time for device business

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

Ant Group

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

E-commerce

Alibaba revenue growth slows to zero on weak Chinese economy. Ant Group's net profit falls 17.3% in March quarter under regulatory pressure.

Alibaba revenue growth slows to zero on weak Chinese economy

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

Tencent

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

How do digital assets gain value? Investigate NFT marketplaces, creator economies, and verification methods strengthening digital ownership.

NFTs

China’s once thriving digital collectibles sector takes a hit amid an over-saturated market. Digital collectibles have only been popular in China for less than six months, but the industry is already experiencing its first significant reshuffle.

China’s once thriving digital collectibles sector takes hit amid over-saturated market

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Alibaba Cloud launches AsiaStar 10x10 campaign to highlight Southeast Asian startups. The initiative will bring together 100 startups shaping tech.

Alibaba Cloud launches AsiaStar 10x10 campaign to highlight Southeast Asian startups

Alibaba Cloud launches AsiaStar 10&#215;10 campaign to highlight Southeast Asian startups

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Alibaba Cloud Project AsiaForward

What unlocks decentralized innovation? Explore blockchain-based platforms, data ownership models, and tools shaping the next internet era.

Web3

China is all systems go for its unique vision of Web 3.0. The ecosystem is centrally controlled while leveraging decentralized technologies.