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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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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.

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China’s safety rules assume you’ve got five minutes to escape. In a real fire, it could be five seconds.

What happens when an EV crashes? Door locks might decide your fate | KrASIA

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What happens when an EV crashes? Door locks might decide your fate

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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

Consumer Services

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

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

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US tariff policies are renewing calls to deepen economic ties within the Southeast Asian bloc.

ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat | KrASIA

ASEAN struggles to boost regional trade amid Trump tariff threat

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more

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

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

ByteDance

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

Kuaishou

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

E-commerce

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

Entertainment

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

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They lead companies such as ByteDance, Pinduoduo, and DJI.

Video | These young CEOs are behind some of the most innovative Chinese companies | KrASIA

Video | These young CEOs are behind some of the most innovative Chinese companies

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BIGO Technologies co-founder and president Jason Hu speaking at an event in Singapore. Courtesy of BIGO Technologies via South China Morning Post.

A short video app owned by Singapore-based BIGO Technologies is now the seventh-most downloaded non-gaming app in the world.

Singapore-based Likee, led by a former factory worker, is gaining ground on TikTok | KrASIA

Singapore-based Likee, led by a former factory worker, is gaining ground on TikTok

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South China Morning Post

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

A third of these openings are high-level research or software coding jobs.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance to hire 10,000 talents globally amid pandemic turmoil | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance to hire 10,000 talents globally amid pandemic turmoil

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

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

Tencent

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

Live Streaming

Short-video apps have never been so important for brands in the Chinese market.

Short-video platforms jockey for pole position as entertainment and lifestyle brands transition online | KrASIA

Short-video platforms jockey for pole position as entertainment and lifestyle brands transition online

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AJ Cortese

Short-video apps have garnered over 821 million monthly active users as of June 2019.

Video | These are Chinese netizens' favorite short-video apps in 2020 | KrASIA

Video | These are Chinese netizens&#8217; favorite short-video apps in 2020

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

Bilibili

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

Social Impact

Already an established industry in China, livestreaming has seen a boost due to the coronavirus.

Video | Chinese netizens are increasingly turning to livestreaming during the COVID-19 pandemic | KrASIA

Video | Chinese netizens are increasingly turning to livestreaming during the COVID-19 pandemic

Toutiao to build up a partial paywall for its top-ranked news app in China  

A campaign called "Mayors Show Hubei to You" kicked off on short video app Douyin on Wednesday.

Senior Hubei officials go live on Douyin to promote food and culture as virus lockdowns lift | KrASIA

Senior Hubei officials go live on Douyin to promote food and culture as virus lockdowns lift

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

Ant Group

Douyin wants its users to connect to others via video calls.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance's Douyin tests new real-time video chat function | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance&#8217;s Douyin tests new real-time video chat function

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

JD.com

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

WeChat

Video games and new TV episodes were also put on hold.