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

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

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

Discounts of up to 34% add to pressure that could squeeze out weaker players.

BYD price bombshell raises specter of wider China EV consolidation

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Nikkei Asia

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.

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

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

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

Gaming

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Daily average active users of Honor of Kings, 2020: 100 million

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

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

The Tencent blockbuster mobile game is also the top-grossing title in the world.

KEY STAT | Honor of Kings sets new world record with 100 million daily average players

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Julianna Wu

China, Japan, and the US were the top three markets for player spending.

Genshin Impact rakes in USD 250 million in its first month, outpacing Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile

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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Wency Chen

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

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

The new digital game marketplace specializes in casual and entertaining games.

ByteDance launches mobile game distribution platform Danjuan

Moonlight Blade Mobile's release week revenue: USD 50 million

The gaming giant's stock price also hit a record high.

KEY STAT | Tencent game title breaks China's App Store first week revenue record

KEY STAT | Tencent game title breaks China&#8217;s App Store first week revenue record

The 2019 League of Legends World Championship Finals at AccorHotels Arena on November 10, 2019 in Paris, France. Photo by Colin Young-Wolff. Courtesy of Riot Games.

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

Paytm

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The company claims to be the emerging number two player after Dream11.

Around 60% of winners in fantasy sports hail from smaller towns: Paytm First Games

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Avanish Tiwary

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

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

Venture Capital

The company will use new funds to build e-sports facilities and roll out short video e-sports content, among other initiatives.

Tencent and Kuaishou invest in e-sports startup VSPN

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Song Jingli

US-Listed YY Spins off Game Streaming Unit Huya for IPO to Fuel Expansion

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

Before the ban, the Indian gaming market has largely been dominated by China-based developers.

Indian game developers set to gain from PUBG-ban

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Tausif Alam

From e-sports team to entertainment company: EVOS Esports

The firm manages 15 professional e-sports teams in Southeast Asia.

Evolving from an e-sports team to an entertainment company: Q&A with EVOS Esports CSO Teng Jen Ang

Evolving from an e-sports team to an entertainment company: Q&#038;A with EVOS Esports CSO Teng Jen Ang

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Khamila Mulia

Total revenue of China's mobile game market, Q3 2020: USD 7.6 billion

Tencent's blockbuster title Honor of Kings remains the top-grossing mobile game.