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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

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

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

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

Diverging reports on DJI’s performance are stirring uncertainty across the consumer imaging market.

Whose numbers count? Conflicting data clouds DJI’s dominance in the camera market

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KrASIA

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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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

Even as Chery, Sunwoda, and others announce new developments, the economics of solid-state batteries still have yet to add up.

Despite renewed hype, solid-state batteries remain years from mass production

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Beijing leads in exporting solar panels, EVs, wind turbines, but not in setting the agenda on global warming.

Climate action vacuum looms over COP30 while China dominates clean energy tech

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

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Nikkei Asia

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

E-commerce

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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.

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

JD.com

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Farfetch claims to be the No. 1 global online luxury fashion platform with more than 1,200 sellers.

Farfetch shuts store on JD.com, turning to Alibaba's Tmall

Farfetch shuts store on JD.com, turning to Alibaba&#8217;s Tmall

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Song Jingli

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

Pinduoduo

Although widely criticized in the country, the "996 working culture" is still prevalent in the tech industry.

Pinduoduo is being investigated after death of 22-year-old employee

Gojek-Tokopedia merger could value the company at USD 18 billion

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

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

Southeast Asia

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

Merger discussions between Gojek and Singapore-based rival Grab have stalled.

KEY STAT | Indonesia's Gojek and Tokopedia could create national e-commerce champion

KEY STAT | Indonesia&#8217;s Gojek and Tokopedia could create national e-commerce champion

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Julianna Wu

Q&amp;A

Carro aims to triple its revenues and fundraise in 2021. The company is considering an IPO in the next two or three years.

Carro hits profitability in 2020, may opt for IPO soon: Q&A with CFO Ernest Chew

Carro hits profitability in 2020, may opt for IPO soon: Q&#038;A with CFO Ernest Chew

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Khamila Mulia

Singapore

Two serial entrepreneurs discuss launching a startup in the height of the pandemic.

Solving problems and embracing change: Q&A with Boxaroo

Solving problems and embracing change: Q&#038;A with Boxaroo

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Taro Ishida

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

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

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

Retail

New battleground for internet giants threatens small businesses.

China's community group-buying fever meets Beijing's snub

China&#8217;s community group-buying fever meets Beijing&#8217;s snub

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

Ant Group

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Alibaba and its affiliate Ant Group are now in the crosshairs of China's antitrust initiative targeting tech giants. But media are reading the trustbusting, faithfully, wrong.

What (almost) every media misread about the Alibaba antitrust probe

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Kevin Xu

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

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

Sea Group

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

TSMC joins global top 20 in market cap, as analysts say market rally still has legs.

Sea and BYD biggest winners among major Asia stocks in 2020

USD 194 billionn wiped from Alibaba's market cap since Dec. 24

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Alibaba's stock saw its largest ever single-day dive in New York.

E-commerce

Farfetch shuts store on JD.com, turning to Alibaba’s Tmall

Pinduoduo is being investigated after death of 22-year-old employee

KEY STAT | Indonesia’s Gojek and Tokopedia could create national e-commerce champion