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36Kr (EN)

Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.

Deep Tech

Artificial intelligence

As open-source models and high costs squeeze the market, leading Chinese AI firms consider dropping pre-trained models for a clearer path to profitability.

Two of China’s "AI tigers" abandon pre-trained models to pursue app-driven growth | KrASIA

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Two of China’s &#8220;AI tigers&#8221; abandon pre-trained models to pursue app-driven growth

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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36Kr English

A blockchain, originally block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked using cryptography. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data.

Blockchain

Digital Banks

Fintech is the new applications, processes, products, or business models in the financial services industry, composed of one or more complementary financial services and provided as an end-to-end process via the internet.

Fintech

An e-commerce payment system facilitates the acceptance of electronic payment for online transactions. Read stories of Payment service providers, platforms or the trending of the Payment industry.

Payments

Efforts with Saudi Arabia, Thailand and more pave way for cheaper transfers.

China explores cross-border uses for digital yuan in new trial | KrASIA

China explores cross-border uses for digital yuan in new trial

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

GITEX Global 2024 wraps up with over 200,000 participants in Dubai and gears up for its Asia debut in Singapore in 2025.

GITEX Global 2024: AI at the center of global innovation | KrASIA

GITEX Global 2024: AI at the center of global innovation

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KrASIA Writers

Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. The education industry is fast-reforming nowadays. 

Education

Education is the process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. The education industry is fast-reforming nowadays.

KrASIA | Education Archives

Edtech

Although several Chinese education companies were fined in April, Zhangmen hasn't received any warnings or penalties so far.

SoftBank-backed Zhangmen files for US IPO as China steps up regulation on private education | KrASIA

SoftBank-backed Zhangmen files for US IPO as China steps up regulation on private education

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Song Jingli

NetEase, Inc. is a Chinese Internet technology company providing online services centered on content, community, communications and commerce. The company was founded in 1997 by Lebunto. NetEase develops and operates online PC and mobile games, advertising services, email services and e-commerce platforms in China.

NetEase

The game industry is the economic sector involved in the development, marketing, and monetization of games. It encompasses dozens of job disciplines and its component parts employ thousands of people worldwide.

Gaming

Music

NetEase's music service struck a deal with Sony to take on Tencent's dominance in the sector.

KEY STAT | NetEase reports increased revenue and profits as Youdao posts best profit margin ever | KrASIA

KEY STAT | NetEase reports increased revenue and profits as Youdao posts best profit margin ever

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Julianna Wu

China's Largest News Aggregator Toutiao Leads $200 Million Investment in Education Startup 17zuoye

China's online education sector has been slowing down after students returned to school in the second half of 2020.

VIPKid reshuffles business units ahead of IPO | KrASIA

VIPKid reshuffles business units ahead of IPO

Shenzhen Dianmao Technology teaches kids to use its simplified Kitten language.

Chinese coding course provider indulges global ambitions | KrASIA

Chinese coding course provider indulges global ambitions

Building a coherent narrative of India's rapidly changing tech ecosystem.

India Tech

Lending

India

GyanDhan has helped disburse INR 800 crore (USD 107 million) to more than 2,800 students seeking loans to study abroad.

Education loan provider GyanDhan connects lenders with students heading overseas | Startup stories | KrASIA

Education loan provider GyanDhan connects lenders with students heading overseas | Startup stories

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Avanish Tiwary

The malpractices were a result of online education firms trying to outperform rivals in a competitive sector.

Chinese edtech firms fined for falsely priced advertisements | KrASIA

Chinese edtech firms fined for falsely priced advertisements

With millions of paying customers, the company is one of the best-funded edtech firms in China.

Online tutoring company Zuoyebang mulls US IPO to raise USD 500 million, report says | KrASIA

Online tutoring company Zuoyebang mulls US IPO to raise USD 500 million, report says

Chinese online education unicorn VIPKid has halted financial and human resources support for its Dami Wangxiao (Dami Online School) platform, Chinese media outlet Yicai reported on Wednesday.

VIPKid downsizes group class platform Dami Wangxiao | KrASIA

VIPKid downsizes group class platform Dami Wangxiao

Q&amp;A

Author of 'How to Escape from Prison, Dr. Paul Wood talks about studying and education in prison, and his life after.

Tuning In | Dr. Paul Wood on how studying in prison changed his life and mindset | KrASIA

Tuning In | Dr. Paul Wood on how studying in prison changed his life and mindset

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