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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

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

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

Investors seeking founders with both technical depth and market awareness see SenseTime’s alumni network as a consistent source of AI talent.

After DJI, SenseTime alumni emerge as a new draw for investors

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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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36Kr English

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

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

Consumer Economy

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

A teardown shows a sharp rise in domestic components following US export restrictions.

Huawei boosts ratio of Chinese parts in new smartphones to 60%

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

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Hong Kong

Office acquisitions by mainland tech firms point to a changing balance in Hong Kong’s property market.

JD.com buys into CCB Tower as mainland capital reshapes Hong Kong’s skyline

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

Live Streaming

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Video

Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

Singapore

Baidu CEO Robin Li said in the earnings call that revenue from its own livestreaming business has grown 80% year-on-year last month.

Baidu Q3 results beat expectations, to acquire YY Live from JOYY

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Song Jingli

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

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

E-commerce

ByteDance's e-commerce unit reportedly prefers a standalone shopping site similar to Tmall.

Despite a successful Singles' Day, ByteDance faces internal divide over e-commerce strategy

Despite a successful Singles&#8217; Day, ByteDance faces internal divide over e-commerce strategy

Singles' Day online shopping fest in China

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

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

Visual Stories

However, for the first time, Single's Day total GMV fell short compared to 6/18's GMV in June.

TECH PANO | Singles' Day signals China's post-pandemic economic recovery

TECH PANO | Singles&#8217; Day signals China&#8217;s post-pandemic economic recovery

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Julianna Wu

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

TikTok

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

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

A technology advisor of President-elect Joe Biden said that it was "too early to say" what his view on TikTok might be.

US TikTok ban blocked, but deal with Oracle, Walmart remains in limbo

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

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

Gaming

Douyu and Huya are set to complete a Tencent-orchestrated merger in the first half of next year.

Chinese Twitch competitors report slower growth as offline entertainment recovers

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AJ Cortese

The penetration rate of livestreaming e-commerce in China was 4.1% in 2019 and is expected to reach 8.6% by the end of 2020 and 14.3% by 2021.

Alibaba expects livestreaming e-commerce penetration rate to reach 30%

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

Entertainment

What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

Music

TME consolidated its content library during the quarter by forming partnerships with labels including Merlin, Peermusic, and Kobalt.

Tencent Music Entertainment Q3 revenue surpasses USD 1 billion

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

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

Retail

Alibaba's Double 11 has become bigger and more accepted in Southeast Asia, says one expert.

Singles' Day e-shopping bonanza lands in global markets

Singles&#8217; Day e-shopping bonanza lands in global markets

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

Shopee

Livestreaming has become the new battleground for e-commerce platforms in Vietnam.

China’s Singles' Day catches on in Vietnam’s booming e-commerce sector

China’s Singles&#8217; Day catches on in Vietnam’s booming e-commerce sector

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Live Streaming

Baidu Q3 results beat expectations, to acquire YY Live from JOYY

Despite a successful Singles’ Day, ByteDance faces internal divide over e-commerce strategy

TECH PANO | Singles’ Day signals China’s post-pandemic economic recovery