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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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Dreame

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

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

Consumer Economy

The company is leaning on its R&D investment as innovation across the home appliance market slows.

Strong vacuum sales drive Dreame’s push into a broader smart home lineup

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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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SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

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

Embodied Intelligence

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Wang Xiaogang explains what the new robotics venture means for SenseTime’s AI plans.

SenseTime deepens its push into embodied intelligence with ACE Robotics

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The startup’s R0 robot is nearing commercialization.

CowaRobot finds its first real market for embodied robots in sanitation

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What shapes modern healthcare and agriculture? Examine biotech startups, gene editing, and drug discovery unlocking biological potential.

Biotechnology

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

Eli Lilly’s diabetes treatment Mounjaro and weight loss drug Zepbound both feature tirzepatide as their main ingredient.

Chinese regulators greenlight Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide diabetes drug

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Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

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

AI Infrastructure

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

Hardware

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

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NVIDIA

Huawei is gaining an edge over Nvidia in China despite the latter’s stunning stock market rally.

Nvidia’s AI chip faces weak demand and fierce competition in China

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Nations should unite to face "universal opportunities and risks," Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told the OECD.

Japan PM vows to lead international AI rules with new framework

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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.

Alibaba Cloud powers scalable cloud computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions, supporting businesses’ digital transformation worldwide.

Alibaba Cloud

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

How do firms boost efficiency? Assess cloud platforms, consulting solutions, and business intelligence tools powering corporate operations.

Cloud Solutions

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

E-commerce

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

Retail

Will future-focused Alibaba's actions be sufficient to fulfill its ambitions?

Alibaba sees growth in FY2024 despite investment strains and market volatility

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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

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In a fireside chat, Robin Li discussed the future of AI, emphasizing the need for faster innovation and the development of AI-native applications.

Baidu CEO Robin Li urges faster AI development at Paris tech event

Foundation and Large Models

CEO Lee Kai-Fu also said that 01.AI is aiming to generate RMB 100 million in revenue this year through its productivity-focused Wanzhi product line.

01.AI’s newest closed-source model said to outperform GPT-4 across six benchmarks

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

Enterprise Services

Artificial intelligence is reshaping every aspect of Baidu's business.

Baidu posts promising Q1 financials amid AI-driven uptick

iFlytek drives voice recognition and natural language processing AI, enhancing smart assistants, language learning, and enterprise solutions.

iFlytek

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

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Southeast Asia

Singapore will feature heavily in iFlytek's regional expansion plans, serving as its operational hub within Southeast Asia.

iFlytek opens Southeast Asia headquarters in Singapore, eyes regional growth

The chipmaking equipment producer looks 'four generations ahead' in bolstering the supply chain.