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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

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

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

Transportation

Discounts of up to 34% add to pressure that could squeeze out weaker players.

BYD price bombshell raises specter of wider China EV consolidation

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Nikkei Asia

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.

The startup is building bots that prioritize emotional presence over technical perfection, hoping that’s what wins over families.

Joyin races to rewire homes with emotionally aware robots

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

Batteries

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

Energy

The Chinese firm hopes its “cold core” architecture will reshape expectations for the 4680 form factor.

Can cylindrical EV batteries make a comeback? Talent New Energy thinks so

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

Nio | KrASIA

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Joynext has been developing so called 5G V2X in-car hardware for autonomous vehicles to enable communication between vehicles, passengers, and road infrastructure.

Automotive firm Joynext scores USD 106 million to boost smart driving

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Song Jingli

But its growth pace still lags behind Tesla by a mile.

KEY STAT | "Tesla challenger" Nio logged a total of over 621 million miles

KEY STAT | &#8220;Tesla challenger&#8221; Nio logged a total of over 621 million miles

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Julianna Wu

Tesla aspirant surges over 50% on trading debut after USD 1.5 billion upsized offering.

China's EV troika marches to Wall Street as Xpeng joins listing wagon

China&#8217;s EV troika marches to Wall Street as Xpeng joins listing wagon

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

Venture Capital

The EV maker plans to enlarge its on-duty staff to 200 in the coming two weeks.

After devastating setbacks, EV maker Byton shows signs of resuming operations

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

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

Didi

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

Huawei

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

Ride-hailing

Robotaxis are already available in public streets, but limitations are there.

Dreaming of a driverless future, but for now, humans are still in the driver's seat

Dreaming of a driverless future, but for now, humans are still in the driver&#8217;s seat

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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Wency Chen

Instead of paying for the battery, EV buyers disburse a monthly subscription fee of RMB 980 (USD 141) to lease a 70 kWh battery package.

Nio launches battery-as-a-service model, asset company with CATL

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Gozde Celik

Videos

With policy support, the move could be a winning play for Nio.

Video | Will battery-as-a-service model give Nio a competitive edge?

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James Chan

Promotional image of a Nio Power station.

Nio's premium electric vehicles are catching on with Chinese drivers, as the company's losses narrow.

Chinese Tesla challenger reports record Q2 as vehicle deliveries peak

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AJ Cortese

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

Visual Stories

China's EV startups face an intense competition between each other and traditional automakers, while Tesla's entrance has upped the standard.

Nio

Automotive firm Joynext scores USD 106 million to boost smart driving

KEY STAT | “Tesla challenger” Nio logged a total of over 621 million miles

China’s EV troika marches to Wall Street as Xpeng joins listing wagon