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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

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 Services

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

E-commerce

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

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

Retail

With new locations opening in Beijing and Tianjin, JD.com is doubling down on its hybrid grocery strategy.

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JD.com’s 7Fresh ramps up warehouse store expansion in key cities

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Qatar

A surge in investor participation and startup activity signals that Qatar’s investment in innovation is paying off.

From World Cup to Web Summit: Qatar strengthens its global business appeal | KrASIA

From World Cup to Web Summit: Qatar strengthens its global business appeal

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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Xiaochun Zhao

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.

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

Deals in brief: Intudo leads Elevarm’s pre-Series A round, Shoppable secures seed investment, three Malaysian firms raise funding, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Intudo leads Elevarm’s pre-Series A round, Shoppable secures seed investment, three Malaysian firms raise funding, and more

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What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

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

ByteDance

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

Tencent

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

WeChat

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

Video

TikTok sibling Douyin published an in-depth look at rival Tencent’s censorship of ByteDance products on Friday via WeChat, which has been deleted. It catalogued anticompetitive actions taken by Tencent between 2018 and 2021.

TikTok sibling skewers Tencent in viral, deleted WeChat post | KrASIA

TikTok sibling skewers Tencent in viral, deleted WeChat post

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Brady Ng

Zhihu, a Q&amp;A platform in China, hosts in-depth discussions, expert insights, and user-generated knowledge on diverse topics.

Zhihu

Zhou led Zhihu through its first decade, now he and his firm arrive at a crossroads of balancing growth for revenue and experience for users. China's largest Q&A platform Zhihu now arrives at a crossroads to balance profit and service

China's largest Q&A platform Zhihu reaches a crossroads after one-year IPO anniversary | KrASIA

China&#8217;s largest Q&#038;A platform Zhihu reaches a crossroads after one-year IPO anniversary

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TikTok sibling skewers Tencent in viral, deleted WeChat post

China’s largest Q&A platform Zhihu reaches a crossroads after one-year IPO anniversary

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