Alibaba

Baidu

ByteDance

Meituan

Pinduoduo

Tencent

Most Followed

KrASIA Connection

China's Auto Sector

Earnings Reports

Inside China's Startups

Venture Roundup

Our Events

View All

Collections

News

Features

Insights

Ecosystem

DeepSeek

Kuaishou

Li Auto

Xiaohongshu

Xiaomi

Xpeng

On the Radar

Events

Latest

About

36Kr (EN)

Consumer

Robotics

Fintech

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.

China

Seauto’s robots are affordable, durable, and built to undercut the industry’s biggest names.

At USD 90 per unit, Seauto is quietly sweeping the pool robot market

Home

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.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a6b9ace74da9df391d5f7ba1892f4393?s=96&d=blank&r=g

36Kr English

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

Sohu, a Chinese internet company, offers diverse services including news aggregation, online gaming, and video streaming.

Sohu

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

Consumer Economy

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

Content

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Gaming kept Sohu’s margins high, but with weak ad returns and slowing mobile user growth, the company risks being left behind.

Sohu’s ad revenue fades as it clings to gaming for stability

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6ff53490f679f358bf543998d228fb32?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Sudo Lim

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

E-commerce

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

Logistics

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

On-demand Services

Hong Kong

Middle East

The logistics platform joins a crowded field but aims to win on transparency, tech, and adaptable delivery services.

With UAE launch, Lalamove bets its SME-first model can scale in the Gulf

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

JD.com

JD.com | KrASIA

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

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

Online retail sales in China are expected to hit USD 1.5 trillion by the end of 2019.

Meet some major Chinese e-commerce players that you've never heard of

Meet some major Chinese e-commerce players that you&#8217;ve never heard of

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b1f58c52050738746ae9a2be6555a9ab?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Song Jingli

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

The company will have an estimated value of over RMB 2 billion after this funding round.

Exclusive | JD-backed IT equipment leasing company Little Bear Rental secures funding from Tencent

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/97c6efc8331551170f56164eb4eb35c6?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Sun Henan

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

The Japanese games company partners with Tencent to clear regulatory hurdles.

Nintendo to market Switch console in China

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/aec5e55596415464d13490d0e0caa9a2?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Nikkei Asia

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

Tech companies are laying the groundwork to serve the silver generation for years to come.

Chinese tech firms look to senior “digital refugees” for new growth in a rapidly aging nation

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e16f8bb2fa5cdbd713abae1f0caa6e53?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Luna Lin

Another battlefield for these two Chinese e-commerce giants.

Beijing Intellectual Property Court takes ‘Double 11’ trademark dispute involving JD.com and Alibaba

It booked RMB 134.8 billion (USD 118.9 billion) in net revenue in the third quarter of this year, up 28.7% year-on-year.

JD.com reveals its health subsidiary is valued at USD 7 billion amid Q3 earnings release

Alibaba and JD.com reached new sales records as spending money on Nov. 11 becomes a shopping ritual in China.

Infographic | Splashing 1482 billion in one day, China successfully overwrites "Singles' Day" with "Double eleven"

Infographic | Splashing 1482 billion in one day, China successfully overwrites &#8220;Singles&#8217; Day&#8221; with &#8220;Double eleven&#8221;

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2bddd502480722fd382ec92dfe2fcb9f?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Julianna Wu

The world's largest online shopping gala sheds a light into Chinese consumption.

Five e-commerce trends showcased by Alibaba's Singles' Day

Five e-commerce trends showcased by Alibaba&#8217;s Singles&#8217; Day

Chinese regulators recently underlined their opposition to monopolistic practices and unfair competition.

Alibaba's Tmall slapped with another lawsuit over abuse of market power on the eve of “Double 11”

Alibaba&#8217;s Tmall slapped with another lawsuit over abuse of market power on the eve of “Double 11”

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

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b9f210dc904c45eaee7de82333e6b7ef?s=96&d=blank&r=g

JD.com

Meet some major Chinese e-commerce players that you’ve never heard of

Exclusive | JD-backed IT equipment leasing company Little Bear Rental secures funding from Tencent

Nintendo to market Switch console in China

Chinese tech firms look to senior “digital refugees” for new growth in a rapidly aging nation

Beijing Intellectual Property Court takes ‘Double 11’ trademark dispute involving JD.com and Alibaba

JD.com reveals its health subsidiary is valued at USD 7 billion amid Q3 earnings release

Infographic | Splashing 1482 billion in one day, China successfully overwrites “Singles’ Day” with “Double eleven”

Five e-commerce trends showcased by Alibaba’s Singles’ Day

Alibaba’s Tmall slapped with another lawsuit over abuse of market power on the eve of “Double 11”

Most Recent

At USD 90 per unit, Seauto is quietly sweeping the pool robot market

Sohu’s ad revenue fades as it clings to gaming for stability

With UAE launch, Lalamove bets its SME-first model can scale in the Gulf