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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

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

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

Gaming

The game clocked two million players within a day of its global release, but questions remain about its long-term revenue potential.

Where Winds Meet: Can it become China’s next global blockbuster game?

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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

Philippines

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Thailand

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

Deals in brief: Roojai raises Series C funding, Cove acquires Casa Mia Coliving, nine China investments, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

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

Maextro’s push could either turn HIMA into a powerhouse or become a case study in internal brand cannibalization.

Huawei-backed Maextro to expand its presence in China’s luxury car market with six new models

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

Artificial Intelligence

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Deep Tech

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

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

Medtech

12 Singaporean startups are getting ready for their next step into Vietnam.

A new adventure begins for Singaporean startups in Vietnam

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Taro Ishida

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

Didi

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

Autonomous Vehicles

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

Ride-hailing

Starting October 10, Beijing residents could hail a self-driving ride for free with a few taps on an app.

Baidu rolls out Apollo Go robotaxi service for free in Beijing

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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Voices

Rather than letting younger students go through the same trial and error process that we went through, why not offer them targeted and accelerated career paths?

Stuck at the crossroads - how the founders of MatcHub found their career path to help interns find theirs

Stuck at the crossroads &#8211; how the founders of MatcHub found their career path to help interns find theirs

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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.

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

JD.com

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

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

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JD Digits

The run-up to the IPOs of China's largest fintech giants leaves one contemplating the possibility of a head-on crash.

Unpacking Ant Group and JD Digits: an inescapable clash?

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Lin Lingyi

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

Baidu denied reports that it is spinning off the unit and declined to comment on a potential listing of Xiaodu.

Baidu's voice AI unit Xiaodu raises funds independently, valued at USD 2.9 billion

Baidu&#8217;s voice AI unit Xiaodu raises funds independently, valued at USD 2.9 billion

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

rhino

Smart Cities

Alibaba's newest C2M platform, Rhino, is set to enable new brands and SMEs looking to crack the e-commerce market.

Roadmap to Fast Fashion: Alibaba's Wu Xuegang introduces Rhino Smart Manufacturing

Roadmap to Fast Fashion: Alibaba&#8217;s Wu Xuegang introduces Rhino Smart Manufacturing

The round comes as the Chinese government calls on enterprises to develop their own core technologies.

AI chip firm Yuntian Lifei scores USD 147 million from state funds

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Song Jingli

Asia's Innovation Resource Platform

The first installment of AIRP (Asia's Innovation Resource Platform) contained a fruitful discussion between ST Engineering and up-and-coming players in China's tech ecosystem.

AIRP Exchange Series 1: ST Engineering seeks cross-border partners

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AIRP

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

energy

hospitality

Hotel

Hotels

productivity

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Sustainability

Tourism

Travel

The startup uses AI and IoT to automate hotels' energy systems, helping them save up to 30% in energy bills.

SensorFlow utilizes cleantech to help hotels stay afloat during COVID-19: Startup Stories

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