Alibaba

ByteDance

CATL

Huawei

Meituan

Tencent

Xiaomi

Most Followed

Market News

Listings (IPO)

Earnings Reports

Venture Roundup

Big Tech

Automotives

Retail and Commerce

Collections

News

Features

Insights

Press Releases

Anta

DeepSeek

Geely

Li Auto

Mixue Bingcheng

Pop Mart

Going Global

Latest

Collaborate

Earnings

Auto

Retail & Commerce

Volkswagen’s manufacturing plant in Mosel, in Germany’s Zwickau district.

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

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

Leapmotor

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

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

Europe

The tactic for dodging tariffs and easing trade tensions could raise costs and compliance risks.

Chinese EV makers awaken Western rivals' zombie production lines

Home

Chinese EV makers awaken Western rivals&#8217; zombie production lines

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/aec5e55596415464d13490d0e0caa9a2?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Nikkei Asia

Anker

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

Consumer Economy

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

Creative

The EufyMake E1 UV printer broke Kickstarter records, but supply chain, ink, and production problems still had to be solved.

EufyMake: Inside Anker’s push to turn UV printing into a consumer product

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.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a1c02e0609a846ab19ab44182633a8d5?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Cheng Zi

Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

Pony.ai

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Robotaxi revenue is forecast to reach more than 3.5 times last year’s level as Pony.ai expands its fleet to more than 3,500 vehicles.

Pony.ai raises 2026 robotaxi targets as revenue growth accelerates

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/67ae9d03f1a90341b57a164fd6549e93?s=96&d=blank&r=g

IPO Zaozhidao

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

Live Streaming

Live Streaming | KrASIA

Content

Video

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Who thrives in a digitally democratized landscape? Discover how independent creators, influencers, and educators monetize content and expertise.

Creator Economy

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.

Traffic acquisition and revenue-sharing fees are weighing on profitability as the company scales Bigo Ads.

Joyy revenue rises in Q4, but margins hit by advertising growth costs

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cd0d29f7b9fd019c7c0d49a09a1ec8b1?s=96&d=blank&r=g

T. K. Lin

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

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

Gaming

The results did little to excite investors despite expanding margins.

Bilibili posts first full year of GAAP profit as ad business strengthens

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

Entertainment

Automated ad placement and closed-loop transactions are reshaping how the platform turns its young user base into recurring revenue.

Bilibili rolls out AI tools to push next phase of platform monetization

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.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a6b9ace74da9df391d5f7ba1892f4393?s=96&d=blank&r=g

36Kr English

Group live streaming is becoming a serious business in China.

Changjing Media sees a new industry taking shape in group live streaming

Photo shows the exterior of ByteDance’s office in Singapore.

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

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

Users, merchants, and employees welcome the reprieve but brace for changes under potential new ownership.

TikTok wins US lifeline after months of uncertainty

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

Insta360

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

An IPO surge has set sky-high expectations, but rising costs and DJI’s push into rival segments weigh on Insta360.

Can Insta360 outpace DJI, or has the market already priced in its future?

MrBeast and IShowSpeed are among foreign influencers tapping into China's 1.1 billion internet users.

China embraces US YouTubers in push to enhance soft power

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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

E-commerce

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

On-demand Services

Some believe a full ban on TikTok in the US is unlikely. TikTok is counting on it.

Too big to ban? TikTok keeps expanding as Trump grants third ban reprieve

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

Kuaishou

Kuaishou’s investment in Kling AI and broader AI integration across its platform drove momentum that helped deliver its first-ever overseas profit.

Kuaishou turns a corner in Q1 as AI push begins to pay off

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/6ff53490f679f358bf543998d228fb32?s=96&d=blank&r=g