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A BYD Dolphin Surf electric vehicle, photographed in the suburbs of Udine, Italy.

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

Chery

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

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

East Asia

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

Great Wall Motor produces SUVs, pickup trucks, and passenger cars across multiple brands, with a focus on expanding EV and smart vehicle capabilities.

Great Wall Motor

SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker, manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles through various brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor

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

Low EV profits obscure a broader push to expand globally, adapt to local demand, and build long-term positions abroad.

The bull case for Chinese automakers, beyond EV margins

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T. K. Lin

Image of Xiaomi’s SU7 electric vehicle in the “Coastal Blue” colorway.

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

The latest EV is drawing fewer visitors and preorders than its predecessor, as expected in a more mature market.

Xiaomi’s new SU7 faces a tougher test as showroom traffic normalizes

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 grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

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

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

E-commerce

Opinion

The firm distributes smartphones and personal computers of companies including Apple and Huawei.

CHINA BRIEF| Alibaba invests USD 57.5 million to gain 6% stake in consumer tech distributor Aisidi

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Song Jingli

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

Deep Tech

Export package reveals edge large companies have over startups during crisis.

NEC wins USD 190 million deal to supply satellite to Vietnam

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

The company said its 1.4% quarterly revenue increase is in line with expectations.

Affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, Huawei posts slower revenue growth in Q1

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

South Korean engineers allowed to skip quarantine despite infection risk.

Vietnam gives Samsung a pass on tough travel restrictions

OnePlus made a name for itself in the West for its high performance at lower prices, but it now wants to win over its home country.

Chinese smartphone brand OnePlus is rediscovering China amid the pandemic

Tie-up to start with OLED panels with ultrasonic fingerprint sensors.

Panel maker BOE teams with Qualcomm despite US-China rivalry

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

HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

HongShan

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

Venture Capital

A total of 22 Chinese investors made it onto the annual list.

CHINA BRIEF | Sequoia China's Neil Shen tops Forbes' top 100 venture capitalists worldwide

CHINA BRIEF | Sequoia China&#8217;s Neil Shen tops Forbes&#8217; top 100 venture capitalists worldwide

The move is part of Xiaomi's HKD 12 billion (USD 1.53 billion) share buyback plan.

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi announces USD 32 million share buyback

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

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Semiconductors

Chinese PC manufacturer Lenovo leads the industry with a 23.9% global market share, while Apple sales fell over 20%.