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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

Beneath the bureaucracy: How state capital made (and remade) China’s venture ecosystem

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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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact leads Arysun’s pre-seed round, Nuevocor raises USD 45 million, latest funding deals in China, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

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

Short Video

Tencent-backed Kuaishou becomes third major short-video app to allow longer content

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Song Jingli

Kuaishou wants to reach 300 million DAUs by 2020.

Kuaishou and Douyin vie for users as short-form video war heats up

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Lao Bei

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

Kuaishou wants to increase its DAU by 100 million and reach 300 million by next February.

Kuaishou founders warn company of slower growth

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Luna Lin

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

Tencent-backed Kuaishou adds more e-commerce channels to its short video and live streaming app

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

Entertainment

Douyin

Up from 160 million daily users in December.

Short video app Kuaishou passes 200 million daily users

Video Streaming

It's an effort to shield youngsters from social media addiction and harmful content.

China rolls out child protection features on all major short-video sharing and video streaming platforms

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

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Jingdong

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JD links up with some of China's most popular social platforms

JD.com integrates with Douyin, Kuaishou, and Weibo for 618 Shopping Festival

Jinri Toutiao

Kuaikandian

Qutoutiao

China has another news aggregator app to challenge Qutoutiao and Jinri Toutiao

Live Streaming

Kuaishou, the social video platform backed by Tencent, and already a unicorn startup, is targeting RMB 30 billion (USD 4.36 billion) in revenue as well as