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Nikkei Asia

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

Kling AI

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

Kuaishou

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

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

Deep Tech

Two new features expand Kling AI’s capabilities, pushing it closer to production-grade applications.

Kling AI rolls out new features to streamline generative content workflows

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

Huawei

SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker, manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles through various brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor

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

Smart, spacious, and designed for volume, the Shangjie H5 sets out to reshape expectations for the RMB 200,000 SUV tier.

With Huawei and SAIC behind it, the Shangjie H5 goes big on tech and scale

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

Consumer Economy

Consumer Economy | KrASIA

Starbucks offers coffee, espresso beverages, and pastries, emphasizing premium quality and creating a welcoming "third place" experience for customers.

Starbucks

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

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

E-commerce

Luckin

In the second half of 2018, Starbucks partnered with food delivery company Ele.me, an Alibaba subsidiary, to buoy sales.

Starbucks China leadership regroups to focus on retail and digital innovation

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Lao Bei

Luckin Bakery

The company just incorporated ”Luckin Bakery” with USD 29 million

Luckin Coffee establishes a bakery business

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

JD.com

Douyin

Jingdong

Weibo

JD links up with some of China's most popular social platforms

JD.com integrates with Douyin, Kuaishou, and Weibo for 618 Shopping Festival

Vipshop

Focus on the apparel category is the main factor for profitability improvement.

China's online discount retailer Vipshop sees its profit surge 65%

China&#8217;s online discount retailer Vipshop sees its profit surge 65%

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Song Jingli

Kimstore

Kimstore has managed to secure a loyal following.

Finding a niche: How local online marketplaces in the Philippines take on foreign e-commerce platforms

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Robin Moh

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

The company's business model of letting users whip up friends to buy in bulk is a hit.

Pinduoduo beats expectations, but losses continue to swell

Pinduoduo books 738% y-o-y increase in operating losses for Q1 2019

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Luna Lin

Shopee

Singapore

Women in Tech

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Shaowen Ang of Shopee on the inclusive culture that helps working mothers: Women in Tech

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

The fresh funds will boost Luckin’s ambitions to surpass Starbucks in China.