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

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

Northeast Asia

Xiaohongshu

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

Entertainment

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

Gaming

The platform thrives as a hub for otoge fans but struggles to translate its success into broader gaming genres, where bigger players dominate.

Xiaohongshu carves a niche with otome games but struggles to expand in gaming | KrASIA

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Xiaohongshu carves a niche with otome games but struggles to expand in gaming

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

KrASIA

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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36Kr English

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

Indonesia

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Indonesia’s Skor confirms pre-Series A round, MetAI raises seed funding, latest China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Indonesia’s Skor confirms pre-Series A round, MetAI raises seed funding, latest China deals, and more

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KrASIA Writers

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.

Robotics

With nearly 40 affiliated companies on display, the incubator showcased breakthroughs across categories. Here are six standouts.

XbotPark dazzled CES 2025 with firsts in smart tech and robotics | KrASIA

XbotPark dazzled CES 2025 with firsts in smart tech and robotics

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

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

Tencent

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

More than 10 projects, including potential cures for COVID-19, are currently running on iDrug.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent rolls out AI platform iDrug to shorten research time for new drugs | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent rolls out AI platform iDrug to shorten research time for new drugs

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Song Jingli

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

Xiaomi

This plan is still in the "preparation phase" awaiting its first 300,000 members.

Finance giant Fosun the latest to jump into China's expanding mutual aid market | KrASIA

Finance giant Fosun the latest to jump into China&#8217;s expanding mutual aid market

Shukun wants to increase the efficiency of doctors around China so more patients can receive care.

AI to boost doctors' efficiency with imaging diagnostics: Inside China's Startups | KrASIA

AI to boost doctors&#8217; efficiency with imaging diagnostics: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

Visual Stories

Hillhouse Capital-backed oncology firm reached USD 2.05 billion in market cap following its IPO.

KEY STAT | Three of Hillhouse Capital's healthcare investments went public on Monday | KrASIA

KEY STAT | Three of Hillhouse Capital&#8217;s healthcare investments went public on Monday

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Julianna Wu

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

Alibaba

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

JD.com

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

E-commerce

COVID-19

JD health

The COVID-19 outbreak has created an unexpected boost for JD Health, according to Xin.

'Even elderly folks have begun to buy medicines online': Interview with JD Health's CEO Xin Lijun | KrASIA

&#8216;Even elderly folks have begun to buy medicines online&#8217;: Interview with JD Health&#8217;s CEO Xin Lijun

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Lin Lingyi

More than half of their production capacity has been converted to printing personal protection equipment.

How Singapore 3D-printing firms joined the race to produce face shields, nose swabs | KrASIA

How Singapore 3D-printing firms joined the race to produce face shields, nose swabs

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Vulcan Post

New funds will be used to develop Miaoshou's online services and insurance business.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent-backed online medical unicorn Miaoshou Doctor closes USD 85 million Series D1 round | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent-backed online medical unicorn Miaoshou Doctor closes USD 85 million Series D1 round

The Magen David Adom Defibrillator in Israel. Photo via NoCamels.

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Similar arrangements exist around the world, but this is the first time defibrillator conversions were implemented at a national level.

Israel repurposes public phones into lifesaving defibrillator stations | KrASIA

Israel repurposes public phones into lifesaving defibrillator stations

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NoCamels

Scientists at HKUST developed the first bionic eye that replicates the structure of human eyes, but they also drew inspiration from the octopus.

Medtech

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent rolls out AI platform iDrug to shorten research time for new drugs

Finance giant Fosun the latest to jump into China’s expanding mutual aid market

AI to boost doctors’ efficiency with imaging diagnostics: Inside China’s Startups

KEY STAT | Three of Hillhouse Capital’s healthcare investments went public on Monday

‘Even elderly folks have begun to buy medicines online’: Interview with JD Health’s CEO Xin Lijun