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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

Seres

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Mobility

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

Transportation

The new brand will work with ByteDance’s Volcano Engine to define and design an AI-native vehicle experience.

Seres-backed AIVA debuts, with first car model set for unveiling this year

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

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IPO Zaozhidao

Photo of Luo Fuli, head of Xiaomi’s MiMo team, speaking during the Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence (BAAI) Conference on June 12.

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

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

Foundation and Large Models

For all its merits, Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 might not be AI’s endpoint.

Xiaomi’s Luo Fuli says Claude Fable 5 is an interim step in AI’s evolution

Japan

Japan is seeking partnerships in Asia to build more resilient supply chains.

What naphtha shortage? China extends petrochemicals lead amid US-Iran conflict

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Nikkei Asia

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

Entertainment

Entertainment | KrASIA

Creative

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

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

Content

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

Short Video

Company uses cloud-based AI technology to generate quick clips. Xinhua Zhiyun Technologies' ultimate controlling shareholder is none other than state media group Xinhua News Agency. Just behind it on Xinhua Zhiyun's share register, with just over one-third ownership, is Alibaba Group Holding, which also has its headquarters in Hangzhou.

Alibaba-Xinhua venture makes the news for video-hungry Chinese

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

Southeast Asia

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

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

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Indonesia

Myanmar

Thailand

Users of Clubhouse navigate the presence of government informants, "show-offs," and cyber police in what they see as a free speech haven.

Informants, ‘show-offs,’ and cyber police—all in a day for Clubhouse users in Southeast Asia

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KrASIA Writers

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

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

Pinduoduo

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

As many Chinese internet giant companies mature, some tech CEOs realize that they are less equipped and less intent on managing everyday operations.

Operations over aspirations: The tech CEO's evolving role in China

Operations over aspirations: The tech CEO&#8217;s evolving role in China

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AJ Cortese

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

China looks to keep tech company within reach of its regulators. Chinese authorities reportedly have pressured podcast and audio app Ximalaya to scrap plans for an initial public offering in the US and list in Hong Kong instead, as they seek to tighten their grip on tech companies.

Beijing pushes podcast app Ximalaya to list in Hong Kong over US

Liang Rubo profile: the new CEO of ByteDance after Zhang Yiming's resignation

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

Douyin

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

Visual Stories

Little can be found online about low-key ByteDance co-founder Liang Rubo. Well, we got you covered. Despite his minimal media presence, Liang Rubo had always had an influential place within ByteDance. In the words of Zhang Yimin, his former roommate Liang is "the co-founder of the company, head of product development at ByteDance, head of Lark and efficiency engineering unit, and head of human resources and management for the group."

Meet Liang Rubo, the 'executor' and former roommate of Zhang Yiming who's ready to take over at ByteDance

Meet Liang Rubo, the &#8216;executor&#8217; and former roommate of Zhang Yiming who&#8217;s ready to take over at ByteDance

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Julianna Wu

Zhang resignation has triggered some interesting theories. Yet the answer we are looking for might not be more complicated than what he said in that internal letter.

Zhang Yiming's resignation might not be as complex as mainstream media has extrapolated, and here's why

Zhang Yiming&#8217;s resignation might not be as complex as mainstream media has extrapolated, and here&#8217;s why

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Kevin Xu

Photo of Zhang Yiming, co-founder of ByteDance.

The founder of the world's most-valued startup is leaving his company behind, which he believes is for the betterment of the company.

From Colin Huang to Zhang Yiming, why Chinese tech CEOs are leaving their own companies

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Terence Fong

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

NetEase

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

Gaming

The gaming boom in China continues unabated with a large pipeline of new titles.

KEY STAT | NetEase releases new games to take on Tencent

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

Video

Can original content and updates to popular shows keep Gen Z viewers on iQiyi?

iQiyi expands content to compete for the attention of China’s Gen Z

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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