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

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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Once notorious for relentless overtime, Chinese firms are now enforcing policies to curb late-night work. But is this a real shift, or just a cost-cutting move?

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

KrASIA

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

A cheaper Model Y is coming to China, but can it compete with local EV makers on more than just price?

Facing a tough test in China, Tesla’s next move is a budget Model Y | KrASIA

Facing a tough test in China, Tesla’s next move is a budget Model Y

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DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Artificial intelligence

AI shares surge as investors and Beijing bet on advances in the sector.

The next DeepSeek? Startup Manus becomes China's latest AI darling | KrASIA

The next DeepSeek? Startup Manus becomes China&#8217;s latest AI darling

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

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

Tencent

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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.

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

Visual Stories

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

TECH PANO | Capital-fueled "Teslas" of China are yet to own the roads | KrASIA

TECH PANO | Capital-fueled &#8220;Teslas&#8221; of China are yet to own the roads

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Julianna Wu

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Douyu and Huya shares closed significantly lower in US trading on Monday.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent is pressing for stock-for-stock merger of Douyu, Huya | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent is pressing for stock-for-stock merger of Douyu, Huya

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

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

Entertainment

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

Venture Capital

The two companies have been cooperating on movie production since April 2017.

Tencent boosts movie and gaming business with acquisition of cartoon studio Byment | KrASIA

Tencent boosts movie and gaming business with acquisition of cartoon studio Byment

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Song Jingli

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

ByteDance

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

Both of the White House's executive orders targeting ByteDance and WeChat will likely be challenged in court.

Chinese-American lawyers plan to sue US government on behalf of WeChat users | KrASIA

Chinese-American lawyers plan to sue US government on behalf of WeChat users

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

Live Streaming

Tencent’s Hong Kong-listed shares dived 10% following the news, erasing USD 34.6 billion in market capitalization.

ByteDance threatens to sue US government on ban 'issued without any due process' | KrASIA

ByteDance threatens to sue US government on ban &#8216;issued without any due process&#8217;

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

E-commerce

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

Shangjia Xiaochengxu aims to help the retail sector to upgrade digitally and seek additional revenue growth.

WeChat Pay launches feature for brick-and-mortar merchants, takes on Meituan and Ele.me | KrASIA

WeChat Pay launches feature for brick-and-mortar merchants, takes on Meituan and Ele.me

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

Short Video

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

WeChat has little presence in the US, but is an integral communication tool for Chinese people overseas.

CHINA BRIEF | Trump signs orders to ban business with ByteDance and Tencent, to take effect in 45 days | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Trump signs orders to ban business with ByteDance and Tencent, to take effect in 45 days

Tencent is reportedly driving discussions to merge China’s two biggest video game livestreaming platforms, Huya and Douyu.

Huya-Douyu merger would cement gaming giant Tencent’s position in China, experts say | KrASIA

Huya-Douyu merger would cement gaming giant Tencent’s position in China, experts say

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South China Morning Post

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Combining platforms would strengthen two US-listed companies amid economic downturn.

Tencent

TECH PANO | Capital-fueled “Teslas” of China are yet to own the roads

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent is pressing for stock-for-stock merger of Douyu, Huya

Tencent boosts movie and gaming business with acquisition of cartoon studio Byment

Chinese-American lawyers plan to sue US government on behalf of WeChat users

ByteDance threatens to sue US government on ban ‘issued without any due process’

WeChat Pay launches feature for brick-and-mortar merchants, takes on Meituan and Ele.me

CHINA BRIEF | Trump signs orders to ban business with ByteDance and Tencent, to take effect in 45 days

Huya-Douyu merger would cement gaming giant Tencent’s position in China, experts say

Tencent pushes USD 10 billion merger of game-streaming units

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