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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.

China

The startup is building bots that prioritize emotional presence over technical perfection, hoping that’s what wins over families.

Joyin races to rewire homes with emotionally aware robots

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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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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The Chinese firm hopes its “cold core” architecture will reshape expectations for the 4680 form factor.

Can cylindrical EV batteries make a comeback? Talent New Energy thinks so

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 Shandong-born chain is expanding beyond its home turf, betting that supply chain depth and value pricing can win over diners nationwide.

Call it China’s Saizeriya: Chaoyixing scales fast food with low costs and margins

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

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

Content

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

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

Short Video

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

Video

Once a cost-effective traffic driver, short drama marketing has evolved into a premium branding tool for companies like Starbucks adapting to a saturated market.

Short dramas lose luster but find new purpose in brand storytelling

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

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

Miniso

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Southeast Asia

With over 30 limited-edition designs from iconic IPs like Disney and Pokemon, Miniso’s latest pop-up taps into Southeast Asia’s craze for blind boxes.

Blind boxes take center stage at Miniso’s festive pop-up in Singapore

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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With its latest slate, Disney aims to strike a balance between global appeal and local resonance in its approach to the APAC region.

Disney leans on localization to win over China and APAC audiences

Latin America

With localized features and streamlined design, TCL’s BrowseHere is winning over Latin American users, reflecting the region’s surging appetite for smart TV innovation.

Smart TVs are booming in LATAM, and TCL’s BrowseHere is cashing in

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

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

TikTok

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

Live Streaming

The platform now faces a critical January 2025 deadline after a US federal court upheld the controversial sell-or-ban legislation.

TikTok on the clock: ByteDance faces US divestiture deadline

The Chinese streaming giant is betting on short-form content and subscription tweaks to sustain its upward momentum.

Mini dramas, new memberships fuel iQiyi’s growth push

TikTok's CEO spoke at the APEC event in Latin America, where the app's user base is growing rapidly.

TikTok wants to become "most trusted" company as US ban looms

TikTok wants to become &#8220;most trusted&#8221; company as US ban looms

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

Bilibili

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

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

Gaming

Gaming and ad growth help Bilibili hit a profit, but sustaining this trajectory could be challenging.

Bilibili hits profitability milestone but faces big questions about its staying power

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

Douyin

Faker’s latest championship sparked a surge on Douyin, underscoring the platform’s rapid rise as a hub for esports content.