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

China

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

East Asia

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

With more than two million units affected and multiple regulators in play, Anker confronts the realities of building a global brand.

Anker’s power bank recall puts its lifecycle compliance to the test

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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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36Kr English

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

The coating offers a passive approach to tackling emissions from cooling, which could triple by 2050.

i2Cool’s new radiative powder could change how buildings handle heat

Rising delivery volumes are putting Chinese carmakers in the spotlight across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and other markets.

China Recap | Mobility players widen global footprints

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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Vicky Chang

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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.

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

Alibaba’s financial report highlights necessary moves for tech giant. The company must improve its operating efficiency and control its cash balance.

Alibaba’s financial report highlights necessary moves for tech giant

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

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

Chinese COVID lockdowns prove a big break for delivery robots. Autonomous vans projected to grow more than tenfold by 2025.

Chinese COVID lockdowns prove a big break for delivery robots

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

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

Southeast Asia

Newsletters

The Uptake | Give Credit, Take Credit. Crucial policy to make EVs the norm in China.

The Uptake | Give Credit, Take Credit

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The Uptake

Jumpstarter 2022 global pitch competition

Gense Technologies and Open Ocean Engineering Named Winners of Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund / HSBC JUMPSTARTER 2022.

Gense Technologies and Open Ocean Engineering named winners of Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund / HSBC JUMPSTARTER 2022

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KrASIA Writers

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

Mobility

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

Beijing relaxes pressure on New York-listed Didi, Boss Zhipin, Full Truck Alliance. Full Truck adds clients after yearlong halt, Didi nears delisting.

Beijing begins to relax pressure on New York-listed Didi, Boss Zhipin, Full Truck Alliance

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

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

‘You need to be global and local at the same time’: TikTok CEO, Shou Zi Chew on creating a successful global strategy.

‘You need to be global and local at the same time’: TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew on creating a successful global strategy

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Zhang Jun

The Uptake | In the Public Eye. Is a mammoth initial public offering about to take place?

The Uptake | In the Public Eye

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

Electric Vehicles

Deep Dive | The impact of China's dual credit system on automobile manufacturers. Analysis of the system as a feature of policy to attain carbon neutrality.

Deep Dive | The impact of China's dual credit system on automobile manufacturers

Deep Dive | The impact of China&#8217;s dual credit system on automobile manufacturers

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36Kr Global Research

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Amid sluggish growth, ByteDance seems to be preparing for Douyin’s IPO. As the Beijing-based app factory hits a ceiling, it may seek funds from the public.