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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

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Miniso sells low-cost lifestyle goods, home essentials, and personal care items, making everyday products accessible to broader markets.

Miniso

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

The Chinese discount lifestyle retailer plans to use original IP to fuel growth.

Miniso banks on finding the next Labubu as it opens 100 US stores

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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Nikkei Asia

Photo shows ZKH Industrial Supply’s global innovation and R&D center.

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

Logistics

As production capacity shifts into the region, fragmented suppliers and uneven material standards create new challenges for factory operators.

ZKH Industrial Supply targets MRO bottlenecks facing Chinese manufacturers in Southeast Asia

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

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

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong listing marks the foundry's latest milestone.

China's Nexchip has global ambitions as legacy chips thrive in AI's shadow

China&#8217;s Nexchip has global ambitions as legacy chips thrive in AI&#8217;s shadow

Embodied Intelligence

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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Deep Tech

Artificial Intelligence

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

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

Robotics

Mass production of humanoid robots is closer than ever, says Gu Jie, founder and CEO of Fourier Intelligence.

Fourier Intelligence’s founder breaks down what’s next for humanoid robots

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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36Kr English

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

A record number of humanoid robots stole the spotlight at the 2024 World Robot Conference, showcasing cutting-edge innovations in robotics.

Humanoid robots take center stage at Beijing’s 2024 World Robot Conference

Agibot

Founder Zhi Huijun had plenty to unpack in an hour-long reveal of Agibot’s five new humanoid robots.

Agibot unveils five humanoid robots, commercialization on the horizon

Keenon Robotics' COO discusses how Chinese companies are driving the global rise of service robots.

From Shanghai to the world: Keenon Robotics leads the global expansion of Chinese service robots

From its sleek exoskeleton design to advanced AI integration, Figure 02 marks a significant leap in humanoid robot technology.

Is Figure 02 the most powerful humanoid robot yet?

Transitioning from the lab to market is key for humanoid robots, with automaking identified as the most viable path to commercialization.

Lab to market: Humanoid robots poised for debut in automaking industry

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

Tesla

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

The latest version of Tesla's Optimus was on display alongside over a dozen other humanoid robots at the recent World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.

Tesla showcases second-gen Optimus humanoid robot in Shanghai, eyes 2025 launch

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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KrASIA Connection

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

Xpeng

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Xpeng Motors surprised attendees at its Tech Day event this year by introducing a humanoid robot model, while also showcasing an array of vehicle intelligence features.

Xpeng Motors unveils PX5 humanoid robot, underlining its vision for the future

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

Drones

Middle East

Deep Robotics took center stage at GITEX Global 2023 with the introduction of its X30 quadruped robot, poised to fulfill diverse industrial needs with its robust capabilities.