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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

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

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

The tech giant signals a deeper push into full-stack AI with its latest round of announcements.

Tencent ups its AI game with a flurry of releases at WAIC 2025

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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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36Kr English

China’s tech and consumer brands are expanding across borders, laying the framework for a global lattice.

China Recap | Testing new frontiers

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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Vicky Chang

Former chart toppers like Maoxiang and Talkie now see sharp user declines, weak monetization, and mounting regulatory pressure.

Emotional companion apps stumble after early hype

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

Consumer Economy

Consumer Economy | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba buys Pakistani e-commerce platform Daraz to expand across South Asia

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

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

E-commerce

Plus, Uber is responsible for the deadly accident. Monk’s Hill Ventures is raising a second fund. 

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba buys Pakistani e-commerce platform Daraz to expand in South Asia

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KrASIA Writers

Both want to rule the Indian e-commerce market, who will win?

Amazon tries to woo Flipkart away from Walmart deal

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Contributor

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

Meicai, the e-vendor founded in 2014, has been helping farmers sell products to restaurants.

Taobao's formidable rival Pinduoduo wants to sell more fruits to 300 million consumers

Taobao&#8217;s formidable rival Pinduoduo wants to sell more fruits to 300 million consumers

I'm Xiaochun with 36Kr Global [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Plus, Alibaba invests in GetLinks. BigBasket invests in DailyNinja and Milkbasket.

KrASIA Daily: China's fastest-growing e-commerce app Pinduoduo eyes to sell more agricultural products

KrASIA Daily: China&#8217;s fastest-growing e-commerce app Pinduoduo eyes to sell more agricultural products

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

Didi

Renrenche plays a crucial role in Didi Chuxing's plan to rule China's transportation businesses.

Deals | Goldman Sachs, Tencent and Didi Chuxing invest in Renrenche's US$300 m round

Deals | Goldman Sachs, Tencent and Didi Chuxing invest in Renrenche&#8217;s US$300 m round

Alibaba's archrival JD is also eyeing new opportunities in rural e-commerce.

Alibaba Investing in China Rural Ecommerce as Urban Growth Plateaus

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Alibaba Invests $352M in Thailand to Brace for Upcoming Competition with Tencent and JD.com

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

Ant Group

Neisha is looking to improve its services.

Deals | Ant Financial Invests in Gadget Rental Startup Neisha's Tens of Millions of Yuan Financing Round

Deals | Ant Financial Invests in Gadget Rental Startup Neisha&#8217;s Tens of Millions of Yuan Financing Round

Piaoniu.com, a Ticketing Platform Offering Data Service for Companies in Upstream Markets, Finishes Series B Funding

Starting from ticketing, the company tries to dig up opportunities in upstream markets within the industry.

Consumer Economy

KrASIA Daily: Alibaba buys Pakistani e-commerce platform Daraz to expand in South Asia

Amazon tries to woo Flipkart away from Walmart deal

Taobao’s formidable rival Pinduoduo wants to sell more fruits to 300 million consumers

KrASIA Daily: China’s fastest-growing e-commerce app Pinduoduo eyes to sell more agricultural products

Deals | Goldman Sachs, Tencent and Didi Chuxing invest in Renrenche’s US$300 m round

Alibaba Investing in China Rural Ecommerce as Urban Growth Plateaus

Alibaba Invests $352M in Thailand to Brace for Upcoming Competition with Tencent and JD.com

Deals | Ant Financial Invests in Gadget Rental Startup Neisha’s Tens of Millions of Yuan Financing Round

Deals | Piaoniu.com, a Ticketing Platform Offering Data Service for Companies in Upstream Markets, Finishes Series B Funding

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