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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

MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

MiniMax

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

Don’t let the AI-generated cat videos distract from MiniMax’s growing edge in AI technology.

MiniMax finds its “aha moment,” and a way to challenge the AI status quo

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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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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

A policy mandating 60-day payments offers limited relief amid implementation hurdles across the automotive supply chain.

For China’s auto suppliers, a 60-day pledge may still mean waiting months for payment

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

With a focus on generalization and reliability, Galbot is building robots that skip the spectacle and get the job done.

Galbot’s humanoid robots do the boring stuff, and that’s the point

Electric Vehicles | KrASIA

South Korea

Hyundai profit more than doubles in Q4 amid strong push for EVs. South Korean automaker secures supply chains, complies with US policy.

Hyundai profit more than doubles in Q4 amid strong push for EVs

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

Japan

Installation of high-power charging stations hindered by heavy costs.

Japan to relax rules on fast EV chargers, jump-starting rollout

China's BYD plans to beat Nissan and Tesla on EV price in Japan. Midsize SUV Atto 3 to go on sale for $32,000 at end of January.

China's BYD plans to beat Nissan and Tesla on EV price in Japan

China&#8217;s BYD plans to beat Nissan and Tesla on EV price in Japan

Vietnam

Vietnam's EV push fails to bring automakers aboard as sales falter.VinFast's lackluster performance discourages foreign rivals from entering market.

Vietnam's EV push fails to bring automakers aboard as sales falter

Vietnam&#8217;s EV push fails to bring automakers aboard as sales falter

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

Tesla earns 8 times more profit than Toyota per car. Focus on few, higher-priced models puts EV maker in lead on net earnings.

Tesla earns 8 times more profit than Toyota per car

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

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

Batteries

More electric vehicle manufacturers, NIO among them, are looking to secure lithium resources via investment.

NIO to invest more than RMB 600 million in Argentinian lithium mine project

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

Honda

Honda to test micro EVs geared for mapless self driving. Autonomous micromobility vehicles hold promise for next-gen services.

Honda to test micro EVs geared for mapless self driving

Newsletters

The Uptake | On the sustainability bandwagon. Thinking of going green? Not so fast.

The Uptake | On the sustainability bandwagon

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The Uptake

Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

Sony

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Sony-Honda team takes on Apple in software auto evolution. Unusual pair seeks to drive platform-based business for vehicles.