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A BYD Dolphin Surf electric vehicle, photographed in the suburbs of Udine, Italy.

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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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

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

Great Wall Motor produces SUVs, pickup trucks, and passenger cars across multiple brands, with a focus on expanding EV and smart vehicle capabilities.

Great Wall Motor

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

Low EV profits obscure a broader push to expand globally, adapt to local demand, and build long-term positions abroad.

The bull case for Chinese automakers, beyond EV margins

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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T. K. Lin

Image of Xiaomi’s SU7 electric vehicle in the “Coastal Blue” colorway.

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

The latest EV is drawing fewer visitors and preorders than its predecessor, as expected in a more mature market.

Xiaomi’s new SU7 faces a tougher test as showroom traffic normalizes

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

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

Pinduoduo

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

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 do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

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

Retail

Increased spending on supply chains and merchant support also weighed on its 2025 results.

Temu owner PDD misses estimates as margins come under pressure

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On-demand Services

It’s a market full of potential and any form of investment must be seen as long-term. Investing now rather than later is critical so as to have a foot (or a toe) in a market which is expected to be the 4th biggest economy by 2050.

Indonesia ecommerce through the eyes of a veteran

Momentum Works builds, scales and manages tech ventures across the emerging world, with a particular focus on Southeast Asia. We combine strategic understanding, execution experience, network of partners, and a great team to make things happen. In addition to building ventures and joint-ventures, we also consult on strategy, venture financing &amp; all areas of operations. Website: www.momentum.asia Our blog: http://thelowdown.momentum.asia/

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Toutiao to build up a partial paywall for its top-ranked news app in China  

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

This young upstart Douyin could be the solution in Alibaba’s war with Tencent

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Robin Moh

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

Tencent will buy up to USD50 million worth of the notes.

SEA to offer $400m convertible notes after losses tripled in Q1

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

Naspers, investor behind the savviest bet in Tencent, is rumored to invest in Carousell

About a month ago, Carousell announced a USD85- million Series C round led by Rakuten Ventures and EDBI.

Deals | Naspers, investor behind the savviest bet in Tencent, is rumored to invest in Carousell

China's largest parenting startup Babytree joins Alibaba’s ecosystem; valued at over US$2.2 billion.

Alibaba has made a strategic investment in Babytree.

Exclusive: China's largest parenting startup Babytree joins Alibaba’s ecosystem; valued at over US$2.2 billion

Exclusive: China&#8217;s largest parenting startup Babytree joins Alibaba’s ecosystem; valued at over US$2.2 billion

Little Red Book recently raises $300 million as it looks to open its first Shanghai offline store in June.

Deals | Exclusive: Alibaba led $300m in ecommerce startup Xiaohongshu’s Series D

ezbuy raises US$17.6m – what happens next?

The financing will be used to hone its technologies, bring in more merchants, and expand its product categories

Deals | China Creation Ventures invests millions in Zude, an all-category online rental marketplace

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Redpoint China Ventures leads investment in secondhand fashion retailer ZhiEr

ZhiEr raised two rounds of financing worth tens of millions of dollars.