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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

Miniso sells low-cost lifestyle goods, home essentials, and personal care items, making everyday products accessible to broader markets.

Miniso

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

Young CEO Wang Shoucheng reflects on Yonghui’s outlook after a sweeping reform inspired by Pangdonglai.

One year after Miniso’s takeover, where does Yonghui Superstores stand?

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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

There’s more to car door safety than simply unlocking a latch.

Why car doors may fail to open after a crash, and how automakers can fix it

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

Shen’s appointment comes amid a major reshuffle at the AI startup.

Baidu veteran Shen Pengfei joins Lee Kai-Fu at 01.AI as co-founder

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

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Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

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

E-commerce

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

Smartphones

Xiaomi continued to be the number one player, with about 29% market share, followed by Samsung and Vivo.

Indian smartphone market set to recover in second half of the year

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

India banned 47 more Chinese apps including Xiaomi's Mi Browser Pro and Baidu Search.

Indian government's ban on Xiaomi's apps may hurt its long-term revenue strategy

Indian government&#8217;s ban on Xiaomi&#8217;s apps may hurt its long-term revenue strategy

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

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.

Chinese fintech firms have identified the Indonesian market as an attractive expansion destination given its resemblance to the early days of China's fintech revolution.

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Serving the unbanked: China&#8217;s influence on Indonesia&#8217;s fintech development (Part 1 of 2)

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Khamila Mulia

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Venture Capital

The move follows EV maker Li Auto's strong Nasdaq debut.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed EV maker Xpeng Motors to kick off USD 700 million US IPO

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Song Jingli

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

Chinese home appliance companies are modernizing by empowering their products with technology.

These six Chinese home appliance brands are bringing the Internet of Things to your home

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AJ Cortese

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

Didi

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

This plan is still in the "preparation phase" awaiting its first 300,000 members.

Finance giant Fosun the latest to jump into China's expanding mutual aid market

Finance giant Fosun the latest to jump into China&#8217;s expanding mutual aid market

Xiaomi teased its first TV stick during a livestreamed event in Germany in May. Image from Xiaomi via YouTube and South China Morning Post.

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

Video

Xiaomi’s first Android TV dongle will be the Chinese gadget maker’s latest foray into TV devices.

Google approval suggests Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is almost ready

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

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

Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

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

WeChat

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

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

Entertainment

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

Gaming

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

Live Streaming

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

Seven out of the top 20 most-downloaded apps in India in 2020 are on the list.

India just banned 59 Chinese apps, including some of country's most popular

India just banned 59 Chinese apps, including some of country&#8217;s most popular

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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Xiaomi’s computer mouse probably speaks more languages than you. Courtesy of Xiaomi via Abacus News.

The Chinese smartphone maker’s new mouse can also be your digital assistant, voice recorder, and translator.

Xiaomi

Indian smartphone market set to recover in second half of the year

Indian government’s ban on Xiaomi’s apps may hurt its long-term revenue strategy

Serving the unbanked: China’s influence on Indonesia’s fintech development (Part 1 of 2)

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These six Chinese home appliance brands are bringing the Internet of Things to your home

Finance giant Fosun the latest to jump into China’s expanding mutual aid market

Google approval suggests Xiaomi Mi TV Stick is almost ready

India just banned 59 Chinese apps, including some of country’s most popular

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