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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.

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

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

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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

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

E-commerce

Qianniu sits at the center of the plan, evolving into an agentic AI platform to anchor a new token-based operating model.

Alibaba ties e-commerce growth to AI after latest overhaul

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

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

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Hong Kong

Automotive manufacturers make up a significant share of the company’s customer base.

Qingtao Energy files for Hong Kong IPO after ramping up solid-state battery deliveries

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

Blinkko’s shoulder-mounted companion is designed to make meeting strangers feel more natural and less awkward.

This AI pet targets young users seeking real-world social connection

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On-demand Services

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

Baidu

Out of 200 million search inquiries on Baidu each day, more than 30 million are related to e-commerce.

Baidu teams up with Amazon to expand e-commerce business

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Song Jingli

Wanwu Dezhi aims to revive and upgrade the time-honored Chinese Wenwan market.

This e-commerce platform digitizes antique trading: Inside China's Startups

This e-commerce platform digitizes antique trading: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Wency Chen

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

Retail

In 2018, Grofers pivoted to a private label company targets the mass market with affordably-priced in-house products to turn around.

Grofers reportedly in talks to raise USD 60 million from SoftBank and Tiger Global

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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

Singles' Day online shopping fest in China

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

JD.com

Visual Stories

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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Julianna Wu

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

Pinduoduo

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.

Grab

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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Vulcan Post

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

Shopee

Southeast Asia

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.

E-commerce

Baidu teams up with Amazon to expand e-commerce business

This e-commerce platform digitizes antique trading: Inside China’s Startups

Grofers reportedly in talks to raise USD 60 million from SoftBank and Tiger Global

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

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