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

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.

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

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Its new search interface is part chatbot, part creative tool, and part concierge, but whether users will embrace it at scale remains an open question.

Baidu reimagines search as the race to build the first AI superapp continues

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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The Hong Kong-listed firm is advancing its pipeline using an mRNA system it says can compete with the industry’s best.

Everest Medicines targets global expansion with proprietary, AI-driven mRNA platform

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

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

Douyin

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

Live Streaming

ByteDance's e-commerce unit reportedly prefers a standalone shopping site similar to Tmall.

Despite a successful Singles' Day, ByteDance faces internal divide over e-commerce strategy

Despite a successful Singles&#8217; Day, ByteDance faces internal divide over e-commerce strategy

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Song Jingli

Singles' Day online shopping fest in China

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

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.

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However, for the first time, Single's Day total GMV fell short compared to 6/18's GMV in June.

TECH PANO | Singles' Day signals China's post-pandemic economic recovery

TECH PANO | Singles&#8217; Day signals China&#8217;s post-pandemic economic recovery

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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's share price increased by 20.41% to a record USD 134.21 in Thursday trading following its third-quarter earnings announcement.

Pinduoduo stock soars while its user base closes in on Alibaba

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

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The new Grab service will be available in selected areas in Malaysia.

Grab Malaysia has a new supermarket feature that is different from GrabMart

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

Shopee

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Over 20 million hours of livestreams were watched on Shopee Live in Southeast Asia and Taiwan since it launched 11.11 Big Sale three weeks ago.

Shopee sets new record with 200 million items sold on Singles' Day

Shopee sets new record with 200 million items sold on Singles&#8217; Day

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Khamila Mulia

Parcels handled in China on November 11: 675 million

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

Logistics

The State Post Bureau predicts the total parcel volume for Singles' Day to reach 3 billion.

KEY STAT | China couriers handling 26% more parcels during this year's shopping festival

KEY STAT | China couriers handling 26% more parcels during this year&#8217;s shopping festival

JD.com recorded USD 40.9 billion in GMV, a 34.6% increase from last year.

Alibaba generates USD 74.1 billion on Singles' Day despite COVID-19

Alibaba generates USD 74.1 billion on Singles&#8217; Day despite COVID-19

The penetration rate of livestreaming e-commerce in China was 4.1% in 2019 and is expected to reach 8.6% by the end of 2020 and 14.3% by 2021.

Alibaba expects livestreaming e-commerce penetration rate to reach 30%

Vietnam's e-commerce sector is expected to grow by 46%.

Grab inks partnership with Lazada in Vietnam to integrate product offerings

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E-commerce

Despite a successful Singles’ Day, ByteDance faces internal divide over e-commerce strategy

TECH PANO | Singles’ Day signals China’s post-pandemic economic recovery

Pinduoduo stock soars while its user base closes in on Alibaba

Grab Malaysia has a new supermarket feature that is different from GrabMart

Shopee sets new record with 200 million items sold on Singles’ Day

KEY STAT | China couriers handling 26% more parcels during this year’s shopping festival

Alibaba generates USD 74.1 billion on Singles’ Day despite COVID-19

Alibaba expects livestreaming e-commerce penetration rate to reach 30%

Grab inks partnership with Lazada in Vietnam to integrate product offerings

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