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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

How are electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft transforming aviation and urban mobility? Explore how air taxis could redefine travel.

eVTOLs

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

From Hefei to hangars across Southeast Asia, ZeroG is betting that made-in-China aircraft will be ready when low-altitude airspace finally opens.

One startup, three aircraft, and China’s plan to fill the skies | KrASIA

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One startup, three aircraft, and China’s plan to fill the skies

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Services

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

Retail

Global brand president Jesper Rasmussen says localization, not mass appeal, is key to The Ordinary’s growth in China.

The Ordinary bets on China’s growing appetite for functional skincare | KrASIA

The Ordinary bets on China’s growing appetite for functional skincare

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

The French luxury house posted steady growth, but could face headwinds as foot traffic dips and supply chain claims go viral.

Growth stalls for Hermes in China while supply chain rumors spread | KrASIA

Growth stalls for Hermes in China while supply chain rumors spread

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Bilibili

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

Live Streaming

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

Social Impact

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

Video

Since December, the vlogger has amassed nearly 187,000 followers and his videos on Bilibili have generated a combined 315 million views.

Bilibili flags popular vlogger’s content as suspect amid rise in disinformation, scams on Chinese video sites | KrASIA

Bilibili flags popular vlogger’s content as suspect amid rise in disinformation, scams on Chinese video sites

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SCMP

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Despite a recovery in March, funding for new startups dried up in Q1.

Chinese PE and VC Firms shun risk amidst coronavirus uncertainty | KrASIA

Chinese PE and VC Firms shun risk amidst coronavirus uncertainty

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Venture Matters

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

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

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

Pinduoduo

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

Tencent

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

Xiaomi

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

E-commerce

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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

Gaming

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

The COVID-19 pandemic generated a wave of digitization that left some companies better positioned than others to capitalize.

Winners and survivors from the pandemic, Q1 sheds light on China's economic recovery | KrASIA

Winners and survivors from the pandemic, Q1 sheds light on China&#8217;s economic recovery

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AJ Cortese

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

ByteDance

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

Short Video

In April alone, TikTok generated USD 78 million in revenue, surpassing Youtube.

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok owner ByteDance's 2019 net profit exceeded USD 3 billion | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok owner ByteDance&#8217;s 2019 net profit exceeded USD 3 billion

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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The firm increased its net loss to USD 76.1 million in the first quarter of this year, up 175% from last year.

CHINA BRIEF | Bilibili to issue USD 650 million in convertible bonds as net losses widen | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Bilibili to issue USD 650 million in convertible bonds as net losses widen

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Song Jingli

The company reported a solid Q1 despite turbulence from the coronavirus pandemic.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent raising USD 60 billion in medium-term note | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent raising USD 60 billion in medium-term note

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

Videos

Virtual idol Luo Tianyi has over 4.6 million followers and has "performed" in front of millions of live audiences.

Video | She is one of China's biggest celebrities—but she's not real | KrASIA

Video | She is one of China&#8217;s biggest celebrities—but she&#8217;s not real

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James Chan

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

NetEase

China tech reporters don't always play games, but the when they do, they occasionally prefer Chinese mobile games.

Five Chinese mobile games to make thumbs bleed (according to KrASIA journalists) | KrASIA

Five Chinese mobile games to make thumbs bleed (according to KrASIA journalists)

Among JOYY's 520.1 million mobile monthly active users, 77% are from overseas markets.

Entertainment

Bilibili flags popular vlogger’s content as suspect amid rise in disinformation, scams on Chinese video sites

Chinese PE and VC Firms shun risk amidst coronavirus uncertainty

Winners and survivors from the pandemic, Q1 sheds light on China’s economic recovery

CHINA BRIEF | TikTok owner ByteDance’s 2019 net profit exceeded USD 3 billion

CHINA BRIEF | Bilibili to issue USD 650 million in convertible bonds as net losses widen

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent raising USD 60 billion in medium-term note

Video | She is one of China’s biggest celebrities—but she’s not real

Five Chinese mobile games to make thumbs bleed (according to KrASIA journalists)

CHINA BRIEF | JOYY’s Q1 revenues up 49.6% YoY but net income declines

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