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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

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Sharing the stage with century-old icons marks a new milestone for Pop Mart.

After appearing at Macy’s parade, how far can Pop Mart go in the US?

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

Logistics

As globalization fractures, Hau Leung Lee argues that sustainability and regional resilience should replace efficiency as trade’s guiding principles.

The world’s supply chains are splitting, but this expert says that may not be a bad thing

Photo of the Yangpu International Container Port, located in the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Danzhou, Hainan.

The tropical southern island becomes a testing ground for Xi's liberalization ambitions amid tariff turmoil.

China chases economic rally with giant Hainan free trade port

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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Foundation and Large Models

The V3.2 lineup marks a push for parity with Western rivals while cutting compute costs through novel architectural design.

DeepSeek takes aim at GPT-5 and Gemini 3 with latest AI models

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T. K. Lin

Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

AI Infrastructure

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

Semiconductors

Trump export controls are expected to slash USD 8 billion from H20 chip revenue in Q2.

US wins if DeepSeek runs on American AI chips, Nvidia CEO says

Some see the market surge as China’s “Sputnik moment,” while others caution against overexuberance.

China’s AI moment? DeepSeek rally lifts markets, but doubts persist

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

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

TikTok

Washington calls DeepSeek a national security threat, but Donald Trump disagrees.

Is DeepSeek next in line for a TikTok-like US ban?

As DeepSeek gains traction, Nvidia stumbles, OpenAI adjusts, and investors weigh the future of AI.

DeepSeek’s open-source AI roils markets, sending tech stocks into a tailspin

OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

OpenAI

The OpenAI CEO acknowledged DeepSeek’s achievements but stopped short of calling its approach revolutionary.

OpenAI’s Sam Altman weighs in on DeepSeek, says it did “nice work”

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Shares of chip-testing equipment maker Advantest tumbled amid a shift away from hardware.

As DeepSeek inspires AI underdogs, Japan software stocks surge

The AI upstart has overtaken ByteDance’s Doubao and is closing in on ChatGPT, but scrutiny is mounting.

DeepSeek hit 33.7 million users in January—but is a crackdown imminent?

Even Microsoft, a key OpenAI backer, is embracing DeepSeek’s latest model as industries look for alternatives.