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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.

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

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

Robotics

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

Transportation

The Tesla boss reprises his role as the industry's "spiritual leader" while the Trump factor adds questions.

Elon Musk and China chase humanoid dreams with echoes of EV buildup | KrASIA

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Elon Musk and China chase humanoid dreams with echoes of EV buildup

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

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

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

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

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.

Creative

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

Live Streaming

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

A year after launch, DJI’s Osmo Pocket 3 remains hard to find, fueled by social media buzz, a growing female user base, and the vlogging boom.

DJI’s Pocket 3 is selling out faster than it can restock—here’s why | KrASIA

DJI’s Pocket 3 is selling out faster than it can restock—here’s why

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

Consumer Services

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

E-commerce

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

Grocery Delivery

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

On-demand Services

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

With new locations opening in Beijing and Tianjin, JD.com is doubling down on its hybrid grocery strategy.

JD.com’s 7Fresh ramps up warehouse store expansion in key cities | KrASIA

JD.com’s 7Fresh ramps up warehouse store expansion in key cities

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

Gaming

Gaming | KrASIA Archives

Honour of Kings World Champion Cup 2020 only released 2,000 tickets for a stadium with a capacity of 19,000.

Honor of Kings Champion Cup gets first e-sports live audience in China since the start of COVID-19 | KrASIA

Honor of Kings Champion Cup gets first e-sports live audience in China since the start of COVID-19

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

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Following NetEase's lucrative secondary listing in Hong Kong this June, the company has its eyes set on overseas markets.

NetEase celebrates 20 years on Nasdaq as international expansion reaches new heights | KrASIA

NetEase celebrates 20 years on Nasdaq as international expansion reaches new heights

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AJ Cortese

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

Tencent

CrossFire, a Chinese television series based on the video game of the same name, racked up 980 million views in less than four weeks.

Smash success of Tencent’s drama based on CrossFire game reflects rising popularity of e-sports | KrASIA

Smash success of Tencent’s drama based on CrossFire game reflects rising popularity of e-sports

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Huya's paying users remained fairly stable after a significant surge during the COVID-19 lockdown in the first quarter.

Huya posts strong Q2 results ahead of further partnership with Tencent | KrASIA

Huya posts strong Q2 results ahead of further partnership with Tencent

Douyu and Huya shares closed significantly lower in US trading on Monday.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent is pressing for stock-for-stock merger of Douyu, Huya | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent is pressing for stock-for-stock merger of Douyu, Huya

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

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Douyu is increasingly looking abroad as it consolidates its strong position in Chinese game livestreaming.

Game livestreaming leader's growth normalizes in Q2 as China returns to work | KrASIA

Game livestreaming leader&#8217;s growth normalizes in Q2 as China returns to work

Videos

The story of China's internet development cannot be told without mentioning Ding Lei's contributions.

Video | Meet the man behind Chinese gaming firm and music platform NetEase | KrASIA

Video | Meet the man behind Chinese gaming firm and music platform NetEase

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James Chan

As the esports and gaming industries get a boost from COVID-19, China has been at the frontline of new marketing, partnership, and business models.

Unlocking a pandemic opportunity with China's gaming and esports | CHINA CONNECT | KrASIA

Unlocking a pandemic opportunity with China&#8217;s gaming and esports | CHINA CONNECT

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China Connect

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

WeChat

Tencent’s Hong Kong-listed shares dived 10% following the news, erasing USD 34.6 billion in market capitalization.