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

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What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

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The new Match Attax series marks Fanatics’ China debut and Kayou’s entry into sports IPs, bridging two major collectibles markets.

Kayou partners with Fanatics to launch China’s first official NBA trading cards

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Expect high-level discussions among global leaders, including a fireside chat between OpenAI’s Sam Altman and G42’s Peng Xiao.

GITEX Global 2025 returns to Dubai, spotlighting “future-critical sectors” worldwide

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

Enterprise Services

The ByteDance platform has introduced a solution designed to manage the challenges of end-to-end vehicle development.

After streamlining offices, Lark moves to tame the chaos of vehicle R&D

After streamlining offices, Lark moves to tame the chaos of vehicle R&#038;D

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

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On-demand Services

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

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

Freshippo

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

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

Grocery Delivery

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

Logistics

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

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

Retail

After years of trying to do everything, Freshippo is finding success by doing less—and doing it better.

Alibaba’s Freshippo turns its first annual profit, sets sights on 100 new stores

Photo of Diane Wang, the founder, chairperson, and CEO of DHgate.

DHgate just went viral in the US. Can it turn clicks into staying power?

DHgate surges on US app store as TikTok creators hype China-made luxury dupes

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

JD.com

Europe

Joybuy gets a second act as JD.com explores market potential in the UK.

JD.com begins UK rollout under Joybuy brand

Southeast Asia

Vietnam

Vietnam, once viewed as China’s fallback for supply chain shifts, is now squarely in the crossfire of Trump’s latest tariffs.

Trump’s tariffs leave exporters with no easy outs—whether in China or beyond

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Pinduoduo

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

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

Temu

A 30% duty applies to packages valued at USD 800 or less—or a flat rate of USD 25 per item, whichever is higher.

US revokes duty-free status for cheap China goods used by Shein, Temu

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Keeta, an independent brand of Meituan, specializes in food and consumer product delivery services.

Keeta

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Xiaoxiang Supermarket leverages digital channels to deliver groceries and essentials directly to local consumers’ doorsteps.

Xiaoxiang Supermarket

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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Revenue rose 20% last quarter, but Meituan’s story now revolves around a business overhaul, a hard push overseas, and an “all in” commitment to AI.

Meituan’s next act: AI bets, global reach, and a retooled business model

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

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

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

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

Singapore

The program offers Singapore-based Shopee sellers a hassle-free way to expand into Malaysia, Thailand, and soon, the Philippines.

Shopee expands cross-border program to help Singapore sellers go regional

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

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

Content

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

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

Video

TikTok’s struggles set a precedent for Chinese cross-border platforms like Temu and Shein as global markets fracture.