Alibaba

ByteDance

Huawei

Meituan

Tencent

Xiaomi

Most Followed

KrASIA Connection

100 AI Creators

China's Auto Sector

Inside China's Startups

Venture Roundup

Our Events

View All

Collections

News

Features

Insights

Ecosystem

Press Releases

Anker

DeepSeek

Li Auto

MiniMax

Pop Mart

Xpeng

On the Radar

Events

Latest

About

Consumer

Robotics

Fintech

Collaborate

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

Philippines

Singapore

Southeast Asia

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

Deals in brief: Valtor secures Wavemaker backing, Qapita raises Series B funding, Accel and Peak XV invest in Supabase, and more

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

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

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Cambodia

Indonesia

Malaysia

Myanmar

Thailand

Vietnam

Decarbonization efforts and shifting industrial priorities intensify the need for integration.

ASEAN's power grid dream gathers pace after decades of inertia

ASEAN&#8217;s power grid dream gathers pace after decades of inertia

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

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

Creative

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

Entertainment

China

The new Match Attax series marks Fanatics’ China debut and Kayou’s entry into sports IPs, bridging two major collectibles markets.

Kayou partners with Fanatics to launch China’s first official NBA trading cards

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

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Nio | KrASIA

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

NIO aims to double its sales target in 2023 despite reporting a record high operating loss in Q4 2022.

Chinese EV maker NIO reports record high operating loss in Q4 2022

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/972f75dd52ed83672433f4213ed054a8?s=96&d=blank&r=g

KrASIA Writers

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

More electric vehicle manufacturers, NIO among them, are looking to secure lithium resources via investment.

NIO to invest more than RMB 600 million in Argentinian lithium mine project

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/95a233416d3f865e26cf30c8378b6b83?s=96&d=blank&r=g

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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

Autonomous Vehicles

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

EV maker Nio is entering the smartphone business. The Chinese carmaker is on a hiring spree to fill the ranks of its smartphone division.

EV maker Nio is entering the smartphone business

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/47b3b37865df79cd5779edad4ad40866?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Jiaxing Li

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Nio’s Q3 losses narrow due to growing demand for EVs. It delivered 24,439 vehicles in Q3, beating analyst estimates of 22,980 units.

Nio’s Q3 losses narrow due to growing demand for EVs

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/39a1cba25bd78f16fca5dda5fd0f7efa?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Mengyuan Ge

Nio’s October deliveries plunge 65% due to unstable supply chain and production upgrades. Chinese EV makers have posted mixed business results for October.

Nio’s October deliveries plunge 65% due to unstable supply chain and production upgrades

What keeps financial services compliant? Assess monitoring tools, automation platforms, and frameworks ensuring regulatory alignment.

Regtech

China's local carbon emissions trading pilots in Shanghai and Hubei point to eventual diversification at the national level.

China's carbon emissions trading pilots point to eventual diversification at the national level

China&#8217;s carbon emissions trading pilots point to eventual diversification at the national level

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/70c16491663cd74927c65f4b7e8850f3?s=96&d=blank&r=g

36Kr Global Research

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

Mobileye will utilize the Nio SE8 electric SUV in its robotaxi fleet.

Mobileye to launch pilot for self-driving taxis in Munich, Tel Aviv in 2022

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/30959d412928fe153cd239a3a7f67beb?s=96&d=blank&r=g

NoCamels

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

Fatal crash involving Nio assisted driving tech spurs debate about deceptive marketing practices for EVs. There have been deadly consequences on the roads.

Fatal crash involving Nio's assisted driving tech spurs debate about deceptive marketing practices for EVs

Fatal crash involving Nio&#8217;s assisted driving tech spurs debate about deceptive marketing practices for EVs

Police launch investigation into Nio’s alleged tampering of vehicle data after fatal crash that occurred on August 12, 2021.

Nio

Chinese EV maker NIO reports record high operating loss in Q4 2022

NIO to invest more than RMB 600 million in Argentinian lithium mine project

EV maker Nio is entering the smartphone business

Nio’s Q3 losses narrow due to growing demand for EVs

Nio’s October deliveries plunge 65% due to unstable supply chain and production upgrades

China’s carbon emissions trading pilots point to eventual diversification at the national level

Mobileye to launch pilot for self-driving taxis in Munich, Tel Aviv in 2022

Fatal crash involving Nio’s assisted driving tech spurs debate about deceptive marketing practices for EVs

Police launch investigation into Nio’s alleged tampering of vehicle data after fatal crash

Most Recent

Deals in brief: Valtor secures Wavemaker backing, Qapita raises Series B funding, Accel and Peak XV invest in Supabase, and more

ASEAN’s power grid dream gathers pace after decades of inertia

Kayou partners with Fanatics to launch China’s first official NBA trading cards