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

Baidu

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

Autonomous 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

Europe

Trials are underway even as narrow roads and competition from buses pose potential hurdles.

UK, Europe emerge as robotaxi battleground for Baidu and Waymo

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

Deep Tech

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

StairMed’s co-founders foresee BCI technology enabling unprecedented forms of human-machine interaction.

How far are brain-computer interfaces from restoring and extending human ability?

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

Logistics

With operations in 170 cities nationwide, the startup is building one of the fastest-growing autonomous delivery fleets in China.

Rino.ai raises new funding to accelerate toward mass production of autonomous cargo vans

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

Didi

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Losing $300M in 2017, Didi Chuxing Wants to Turn a Profit in 2018 Amid Fierce Competition

China’s largest ride-hailing operator will continue its hygiene protocols and other coronavirus protection measures.

Didi Chuxing resumes all services in Wuhan as China’s ride-hailing sector hits restart button

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South China Morning Post

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

Food Delivery

Newcomers vie with Uber for slice of market as restaurant sales plunge.

Japan's Golden Week starts with food fight among delivery rivals

Japan&#8217;s Golden Week starts with food fight among delivery rivals

These initiatives include organizing fleets for healthcare workers, installing in-vehicle plastic protective sheets, and launching on-demand delivery and courier services.

CHINA BRIEF | Didi introduces measures against COVID-19 for its overseas drivers and customers

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Sun Henan

The round was led by Legend Capital and puts Didi on course to compete with Alibaba, Meituan in the sector.

CHINA BRIEF | Didi's biking sharing brand Qingju raises over USD 1 billion

CHINA BRIEF | Didi&#8217;s biking sharing brand Qingju raises over USD 1 billion

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

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

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

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

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

China trends

A look back at the major fundraising deals that have happened during the outbreak period from January 2020.

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, startups in robotics, logistics, and digitization among the ones to attract major investment 

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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

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

JD.com

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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

Blockchain

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

Payments

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.

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Videos

Once again, a Chinese company is the most valued unicorn in the world.

Video | These are China's most valuable unicorns in 2020

Video | These are China&#8217;s most valuable unicorns in 2020

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James Chan

The ride-hailing giant has set a goal of 800 million monthly active users globally in the next three years.

Didi announces management reshuffle and 3-year plan of 100 million daily orders

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

SoftBank is already the largest backer of Didi’s ride-hailing business.

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

Pinduoduo

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

Visual Stories

Women contributed to 41% of China's GDP in 2017.

BIZ in GRAPHICS | Chinese women's unique contribution to the country's tech ecosystem

BIZ in GRAPHICS | Chinese women&#8217;s unique contribution to the country&#8217;s tech ecosystem

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Didi

Didi Chuxing resumes all services in Wuhan as China’s ride-hailing sector hits restart button

Japan’s Golden Week starts with food fight among delivery rivals

CHINA BRIEF | Didi introduces measures against COVID-19 for its overseas drivers and customers

CHINA BRIEF | Didi’s biking sharing brand Qingju raises over USD 1 billion

Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, startups in robotics, logistics, and digitization among the ones to attract major investment

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Didi announces management reshuffle and 3-year plan of 100 million daily orders

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