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

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

AI Infrastructure

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

The video model has become a key growth driver for ByteDance’s AI business.

ByteDance raises Volcano Engine’s MaaS revenue target on Seedance 2.0 growth

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

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

Venture Capital

Hong Kong

The financing is being viewed as a pre-IPO round, with Kling’s pre-money valuation equal to about two-thirds of Kuaishou’s market value.

Kuaishou’s Kling AI seeks fresh funding ahead of planned 2027 IPO

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 shows CRP’s RHM-T1W wheeled humanoid robot on display at Hannover Messe 2026.

Embodied Intelligence

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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

Robotics

The company is moving beyond traditional robots into higher-value systems designed for smart manufacturing.

CRP advances Hong Kong IPO plan as it expands in industrial robotics

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

Food Delivery

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Consumer Economy

On-demand Services

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

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

But the company still managed to beat analyst revenue expectations.

Chinese food delivery giant Meituan Dianping posts Q1 loss after three consecutive profitable quarters

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AJ Cortese

eCapitaMall will feature products from retailers most of which are operating in CapitaLand’s shopping malls.

CapitaLand to launch e-commerce, food delivery platforms on June 1 to drive sales

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Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

First introduced in China to curb the spread of coronavirus, the program checks for mask-wearing, vehicle disinfection, and drivers' temperatures.

CHINA BRIEF | Ride-hailing giant Didi to roll out 'Health-Guard' feature in Latin America

CHINA BRIEF | Ride-hailing giant Didi to roll out &#8216;Health-Guard&#8217; feature in Latin America

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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Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

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

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

Swiggy has asked 1,100 employees to leave, giving them three months notice period and other severance packages.

Swiggy raises an additional USD 1.88 million from Samsung Ventures after recent layoff

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

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

Grocery Delivery

Last week Zomato also announced cutting 13% of its total workforce.

Swiggy lays off 1,100 employees and shuts other businesses

Fore Coffee CEO Elisa Suteja said that it closed several outlets for Ramadan and that it is selling assets.

East Ventures-backed Fore Coffee denies shutdown rumors, sees increase in online sales

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Khamila Mulia

Photo of Guo Jinyi, chairman and CEO of Luckin Coffee.

Luckin

An expert in transport and logistics services, Guo Jinyi will look to steady the crisis-impacted firm navigating a fraud investigation and investor run.

Who is Guo Jinyi, Luckin's new acting CEO?

Who is Guo Jinyi, Luckin&#8217;s new acting CEO?

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

SF Holdings unveiled the Fengshi WeChat mini program, targeting corporate clients and individual consumers for food deliveries.

China's largest private courier SF Holdings enters food delivery sector, challenging Meituan and Ele.me

China&#8217;s largest private courier SF Holdings enters food delivery sector, challenging Meituan and Ele.me

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Song Jingli

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

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

E-commerce

Coffee brands are diversifying, adding non-coffee drinks with herbs such as turmeric, ginger, and tamarind.

As Indonesians order their iced lattes online, coffee chains start selling them in bulk

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