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

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

Beijing is prioritizing the sector as a major growth engine.

Can China repeat its EV success in humanoid robots? | KrASIA

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Can China repeat its EV success in humanoid robots?

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

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

Consumer Services

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.

On-demand Services

With trade tensions rising, companies are turning to offshore structures to stay nimble—and stay in business.

As tariffs bite, exporters explore offshore trade setups | KrASIA

As tariffs bite, exporters explore offshore trade setups

I'm Xiaochun with 36Kr Global [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Xiaochun Zhao

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

Creative

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

Fashion

A crop of Chinese handbag brands are skipping the logos and rewriting the luxury playbook, hoping design and storytelling can go where status once ruled.

Can China make its own luxury handbags—and make us believe in them? | KrASIA

Can China make its own luxury handbags—and make us believe in them?

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles | KrASIA Archives

Mobility

Transportation

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

An increasing number of EV startups have raised VC money over the last few months. The list includes Earth Energy, Grinntech, Cell Propulsion, and Etrio, among others.

Indian EV startup Charge+Zone raises USD 3 million pre-Series A round | KrASIA

Indian EV startup Charge+Zone raises USD 3 million pre-Series A round

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

The clean energy driven facility is expected to churn out over two million units annually.

Ola in talks to set up largest EV plant in India amidst the country’s EV push | KrASIA

Ola in talks to set up largest EV plant in India amidst the country’s EV push

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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Sales of new energy vehicles in China is expected to reach 20% of total car sales by the end of 2025, the state council says.

Chinese electric car deliveries ramp up but design flaws still cast a shadow | KrASIA

Chinese electric car deliveries ramp up but design flaws still cast a shadow

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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WM Motor to recall almost 10% of sold EVs in 2020

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

The Chinese carmaker is in the process of filing a Shanghai IPO.

KEY STAT | WM Motor to recall almost 10% of sold EVs in 2020 after smoke and fire incidents | KrASIA

KEY STAT | WM Motor to recall almost 10% of sold EVs in 2020 after smoke and fire incidents

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Julianna Wu

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

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

Top Chinese car-sharing company Gofun closed its first fundraising round since 2017.

Unlicensed Tesla-sharing service emerges in China, putting spotlight on once thriving industry | KrASIA

Unlicensed Tesla-sharing service emerges in China, putting spotlight on once thriving industry

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

Tesla increased Model 3 production capacity at its Shanghai Gigafactory to 250,000 units a year and it is building a new factory for its Model Y.

Tesla reports another profitable quarter with an eye on China | KrASIA

Tesla reports another profitable quarter with an eye on China

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

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

Faraday Future will use the new funds to support mass production of its FF 91 model.

EV maker Faraday Future raises USD 45 million in debt financing | KrASIA

EV maker Faraday Future raises USD 45 million in debt financing

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Song Jingli

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

Ion Mobility plans to launch its first electric motorbike in Indonesia in 2021.

Electric motorbike startup Ion Mobility bags seed funding from Monk's Hill Ventures, others | KrASIA

Electric motorbike startup Ion Mobility bags seed funding from Monk&#8217;s Hill Ventures, others

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Ursula Florene

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

Tencent

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.

The firm's main rivals Nio, Li Auto, and Xpeng are already listed in the United States.