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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

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

Batteries

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

Deep Tech

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

Energy

With more than two million units affected and multiple regulators in play, Anker confronts the realities of building a global brand.

Anker’s power bank recall puts its lifecycle compliance to the test

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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 businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

The coating offers a passive approach to tackling emissions from cooling, which could triple by 2050.

i2Cool’s new radiative powder could change how buildings handle heat

Rising delivery volumes are putting Chinese carmakers in the spotlight across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and other markets.

China Recap | Mobility players widen global footprints

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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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

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Mobility

Transportation

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

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

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

The battery manufacturer appears to be on a similar trajectory as CATL and CALB when they first rose to prominence. Can it catch up?

Sunwoda clinches battery deals with Li Auto and Xiaomi

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Europe

The automaker aims to tap cost-cutting expertise without triggering new tariffs.

Stellantis partners with China's CATL, Leapmotor on Europe EVs

Stellantis partners with China&#8217;s CATL, Leapmotor on Europe EVs

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GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

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

General manager Gu Huinan said GAC Aion intends to add 2,000 new positions in the second half of 2024.

China’s GAC Aion to ramp up hiring in preparation for overseas expansion

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

CATL

Battery

Ultra-fast charging batteries hold promise, but significant infrastructure challenges remain to be addressed.

CATL and BYD lead the charge in developing 6C batteries for EVs

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

Automotives

Nio's Q1 2024 losses impacted its cash flow, but left plenty in the tank to fuel bold plans involving new EV models across its main and sub-brands.

Can Nio overcome Q1 losses to achieve its ambitious growth targets?

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Mercedes

The automaker is partnering with Momenta and Nvidia to implement the new CLA model’s planned intelligent driving features.

Mercedes-Benz to rev up intelligent driving with new all-electric CLA

The latest generation of BYD’s DM hybrid system slashes fuel consumption while extending EV driving range.

What’s the secret to the fuel-saving capabilities of BYD’s latest hybrid system?

Gotion

CATL faces stiff competition at home as new energy vehicle sales set to boom.

China's Gotion breaks 10-minute charge barrier in EV battery race

China&#8217;s Gotion breaks 10-minute charge barrier in EV battery race

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.

Tesla and Elon Musk’s oversight of China’s EV market poses significant risks.