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

ByteDance

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

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

Consumer Services

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

Douyin’s content ecosystem offers brands a path to adapt to shifting consumer habits, engage users, and drive demand across channels.

How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands? | KrASIA

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How does Douyin fuel omnichannel growth for brands?

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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36Kr English

Photo of Rob Schimek, group CEO of Bolttech.

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

Malaysia

Singapore

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

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Bolttech raises Series C funding, Catcha Digital to acquire stakes in Tastefully and Drive 2 Digital, latest China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

CATL

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

Batteries

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

CATL’s “Choco-Swap” system reimagines EV batteries as assets, shaping a new business paradigm that maximizes utility and profitability.

From power to profit: CATL turns EV batteries into financial assets with “Choco-Swap” | KrASIA

From power to profit: CATL turns EV batteries into financial assets with “Choco-Swap”

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

Pinduoduo

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

Alibaba

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

JD.com

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

Tencent

Tencent launches feature for selling products directly on WeChat | KrASIA

Tencent launches feature for selling products directly on WeChat

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Song Jingli

Visual Stories

Social e-commerce site Pinduoduo has made online sales campaigns a year-long regularity in China.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | What Pinduoduo brought to table that justifies its USD 100 billion valuation | KrASIA

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | What Pinduoduo brought to table that justifies its USD 100 billion valuation

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Julianna Wu

The new CEO, Chen Lei, is also a founding member of Pinduoduo.

Pinduoduo names new CEO, founder Colin Huang remains as chairman | KrASIA

Pinduoduo names new CEO, founder Colin Huang remains as chairman

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Retail

Suning

Huang Guangyu was one of China's best-known businessmen before being sent to prison. Now he makes an early comeback.

His 10-year sentence paved the way for Alibaba and JD, now he's back | KrASIA

His 10-year sentence paved the way for Alibaba and JD, now he&#8217;s back

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Lin Lingyi

CHINA BRIEF | Chinese appliances maker drops Tmall lawsuit, announces Alibaba deal | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Chinese appliances maker drops Tmall lawsuit, announces Alibaba deal

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

Logistics

JD.com's supply chain and logistics business proved to be resilient during the COVID-19 outbreak.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | How JD.com emerged stronger from COVID-19 outbreak | KrASIA

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | How JD.com emerged stronger from COVID-19 outbreak

Tmall and JD.com broke their sales records as China welcomed the biggest wave of online shopping since the COVID-19 outbreak.

TECH PANORAMA | China just held its biggest online shopping fest ever | KrASIA

TECH PANORAMA | China just held its biggest online shopping fest ever

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

Kuaishou

Data may provide clues about current consumer confidence in China.

Chinese shoppers break sales records during 618 online festival | KrASIA

Chinese shoppers break sales records during 618 online festival

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

Chinese e-commerce stocks surge amid the "618" shopping festival.