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

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

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

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

E-commerce

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

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

On-demand Services

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.

Video

Some believe a full ban on TikTok in the US is unlikely. TikTok is counting on it.

Too big to ban? TikTok keeps expanding as Trump grants third ban reprieve

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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 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

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

Deals in brief: Salmon raises USD 88 million, InstaPay closes Series A2 round, ten China deals, and more

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.

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Sudo Lim

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

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

Entertainment

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

With DJI preparing to enter its core segment, Insta360 faces the challenge of defending its moat through continued innovation.

Insta360’s IPO pop signals confidence, but the real challenge lies ahead

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

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The move follows developments that were shaped by Tencent, Alipay, Baidu, and ByteDance.

Meituan rolls out its own platform for mini programs

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Song Jingli

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

Food Delivery

China's largest on-demand service provider Meituan serves more than 400 million users across the country.

Meituan opens a new 'university' to boost the market digitalization

Meituan opens a new &#8216;university&#8217; to boost the market digitalization

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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The platform connecting travelers with local landlords is one of the fastest developing platforms in China in this sector.

Meituan rebrands its lodging marketplace to take on Airbnb in China

A year after going public in Hong Kong, the Chinese food delivery giant's market cap only trails behind Alibaba and Tencent.

Four strategies Meituan taps to become China's No. 3 internet firm

Four strategies Meituan taps to become China&#8217;s No. 3 internet firm

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Sun Henan

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

Logistics

Q&amp;A

In a market also eyed by strong contenders such as Meituan and JD.com, will FlashEx’s new strategies work?

A speed race: Chinese express courier FlashEx charges toward intense competition

Stolen information can lead to online frauds cases.

Meituan, Douyu, YY accused by Chinese authorities for misusing users' information without approval

Meituan, Douyu, YY accused by Chinese authorities for misusing users&#8217; information without approval

The new recruiting platform is tasked with solving merchants’ staffing issues.

Exclusive | Meituan builds blue-collar jobs recruitment platform

China's largest food delivery service platform says it could help improving delivery efficiency and speed.

Meituan tests unmanned delivery with robots in Beijing and Shenzhen

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Luna Lin

China’s top on-demand app wants to tap growing needs amid rising smartphone and mobile payment adoption.

Meituan

Meituan rolls out its own platform for mini programs

Meituan opens a new ‘university’ to boost the market digitalization

Meituan rebrands its lodging marketplace to take on Airbnb in China

Four strategies Meituan taps to become China’s No. 3 internet firm

A speed race: Chinese express courier FlashEx charges toward intense competition

Meituan, Douyu, YY accused by Chinese authorities for misusing users’ information without approval

Exclusive | Meituan builds blue-collar jobs recruitment platform

Meituan tests unmanned delivery with robots in Beijing and Shenzhen

Meituan to make a comeback to shared power bank business

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