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Beijing moves to inject public funds into state-owned banks, albeit quietly.

Analysis: Will China face same fate as post-bubble Japan? | KrASIA

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Analysis: Will China face same fate as post-bubble Japan?

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

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

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

East Asia

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

Pop Mart

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

Consumer Services

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

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Plush toys and core IPs propelled Pop Mart to record-breaking revenue in 2024.

Pop Mart’s global push pays off as revenue doubles in 2024 | KrASIA

Pop Mart’s global push pays off as revenue doubles in 2024

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Slowing same-store growth may signal turbulence ahead for Chagee despite its standout year.

Chagee files for US IPO after a blockbuster 2024, but challenges loom | KrASIA

Chagee files for US IPO after a blockbuster 2024, but challenges loom

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.

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

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

The world's biggest automotive market provides a vast testing ground for new technology.

As with EVs, China's self-driving cars have Tesla in their sights | KrASIA

As with EVs, China&#8217;s self-driving cars have Tesla in their sights

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

Batteries

Tesla’s breakthrough in dry electrode technology has paved the way for mass production of the cylindrical battery.

How Tesla overcame the technical hurdles of its 4680 battery | KrASIA

How Tesla overcame the technical hurdles of its 4680 battery

Tesla's latest earnings reveal lackluster results, with underperformance in China a key factor.

Tesla's grip on EV market loosens as latest earnings disappoint | KrASIA

Tesla&#8217;s grip on EV market loosens as latest earnings disappoint

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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.

Robotics

The latest version of Tesla's Optimus was on display alongside over a dozen other humanoid robots at the recent World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

Tesla showcases second-gen Optimus humanoid robot in Shanghai, eyes 2025 launch | KrASIA

Tesla showcases second-gen Optimus humanoid robot in Shanghai, eyes 2025 launch

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

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Tesla and Elon Musk’s oversight of China’s EV market poses significant risks.

Is Tesla’s blind spot in the Chinese market leading to its decline? | KrASIA

Is Tesla’s blind spot in the Chinese market leading to its decline?

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

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

Li Auto

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

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Xiaomi

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

Xpeng Motors

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Self-driving cars

There's no standout leader in China's autonomous driving landscape yet, but Tesla's influence has ignited Level 3 ambitions.

The current state of self-driving across China in 2024 | KrASIA

The current state of self-driving across China in 2024

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

baidu

The US carmaker has cleared regulatory obstacles, but the timetable remains unclear.

Tesla to work with Baidu in push to offer self-driving tech in China | KrASIA

Tesla to work with Baidu in push to offer self-driving tech in China

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

Cost, performance, and safety—developers of advanced driver assistance systems currently face the challenge of simultaneously meeting all three factors.

Like Tesla, DJI is tackling the ADAS trilemma with a vision-based approach | KrASIA

Like Tesla, DJI is tackling the ADAS trilemma with a vision-based approach

The Lunar New Year and rising local competition have fuelled the EV maker's dip.