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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

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Investors seeking founders with both technical depth and market awareness see SenseTime’s alumni network as a consistent source of AI talent.

After DJI, SenseTime alumni emerge as a new draw for investors

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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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Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

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

Consumer Economy

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

A teardown shows a sharp rise in domestic components following US export restrictions.

Huawei boosts ratio of Chinese parts in new smartphones to 60%

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

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

JD.com

Hong Kong

Office acquisitions by mainland tech firms point to a changing balance in Hong Kong’s property market.

JD.com buys into CCB Tower as mainland capital reshapes Hong Kong’s skyline

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

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Creative

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

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Streaming platforms in China, like iQiyi and Tencent Video, relax viewing limitations after state media says they "damage consumer rights."

Streaming platforms in China relax viewing limitations that ‘damage consumer rights’

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Jiaxing Li

Chinese social media platform Douban suspends reply function while regulators scrutinize fan culture.

Chinese social media platform Douban suspends reply function while regulators scrutinize fan culture

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Mengyuan Ge

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

E-commerce

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

9 takeaways about Gen Z consumers from Cyanhill Capital’s 2021 mid-year consumption report. The term “Gen Z” takes on a slightly different meaning in China.

9 takeaways about Gen Z consumers from Cyanhill Capital’s 2021 mid-year consumption report

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

Douyin

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

Music

Here’s how entertainment platforms are responding to China’s curbing of "excessive fan culture." Hits to fandoms will reshape entertainment platforms.

Here’s how entertainment platforms are responding to China’s curbing of ‘excessive fan culture’

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

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

Live Streaming

Q&amp;A

How 17Live global CEO Hirofumi Ono knew livestreaming would be a hit. Ono references livestreaming trends in China to anticipate developments in Japan.

How 17Live global CEO Hirofumi Ono knew livestreaming would be a hit

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Headline Asia

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

The government says fan culture must be cleaned up and tougher regulations are already on the way causing problems for entertainment companies in China.

iQiyi suspends production of idol competitions as China cracks down on obsessive fan culture

Southeast Asia

FIGHT Esports and Wallet Codes Taiwan take the lead in championing and empowering local gaming communities.

FIGHT Esports and Wallet Codes Taiwan take the lead in championing and empowering local gaming communities

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Startup Wire

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

Douyin removes 8,000 videos after latest copyright infringement lawsuit from Tencent. The companies have a history of wrangling over intellectual property.

Douyin removes 8,000 videos after latest copyright infringement lawsuit from Tencent

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

Bilibili’s Q2 revenue increases, but path to profit remains unclear. Ads and value-added business boost Bilibili’s revenue, but losses are mounting.