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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

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

With more than two million units affected and multiple regulators in play, Anker confronts the realities of building a global brand.

Anker’s power bank recall puts its lifecycle compliance to the test

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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

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

The coating offers a passive approach to tackling emissions from cooling, which could triple by 2050.

i2Cool’s new radiative powder could change how buildings handle heat

Rising delivery volumes are putting Chinese carmakers in the spotlight across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and other markets.

China Recap | Mobility players widen global footprints

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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Vicky Chang

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

Smartphones

Smartphones | KrASIA

Consumer Economy

BigBasket delivers groceries online, supplying fresh produce, household essentials, and personal care items to Indian customers.

BigBasket

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

With an aim to launch its super app for India’s 907 million internet users, the digital arm of Tata Sons—the country’s one of the largest multinational corporations—Tata Digital, is in talks with 25-year-old online listing company JustDial to explore a strategic partnership that includes buying stakes in the latter.

India's Tata in talks to partner with online classifieds giant JustDial before launching its own super app

India&#8217;s Tata in talks to partner with online classifieds giant JustDial before launching its own super app

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Avanish Tiwary

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

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

Hardware

The Chinese media has pinned different labels on Duan Yongping, the founder of BBK Electronics. To many, he's known as the "godfather of the Chinese smartphone industry." To the western world, BBK is nearly an unknown name, yet, it was instrumental to the rise of five globally best-selling smartphone brands—Oppo, Vivo, Realme, OnePlus, and Iqoo. 

Meet BBK, the world's largest phone maker that you've never heard of | KrASIA Spotlight

Meet BBK, the world&#8217;s largest phone maker that you&#8217;ve never heard of | KrASIA Spotlight

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

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

Telecommunications

The clear proposition of a premium experience at an affordable price has elevated OnePlus as one of the most popular brands in India.

How OnePlus cornered India's premium smartphone market | KrASIA Spotlight

How OnePlus cornered India&#8217;s premium smartphone market | KrASIA Spotlight

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

Southeast Asia

Videos

Outside of China, the name BBK Electronics might not mean much when it comes to smartphones, but low-key, it could be considered one of the world’s largest phone makers.

VIDEO | The shadow empire of BBK Electronics

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James Chan

Malaysia

Muhyiddin aims to leave spectrum controversy behind and boost digital economy. Malaysia will accelerate its introduction of 5G telecommunications, Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin announced on Friday, breaking with the government's previous stance of postponing the launch and focusing on fully utilizing 4G technology.

Malaysia fast-forwards 5G rollout to end of this year

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

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

Huawei

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

China's largest handset maker suffers from US sanctions Biden appears to back.

Huawei to more than halve smartphone output in 2021

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

Apple

IPhone maker works on tech for augmented reality devices at secretive Taiwan lab.

Apple partners with TSMC to develop ultra-advanced displays

Including Honor, Huawei remained the biggest Chinese smartphone maker in 2020. Amid global challenges in its 5G network and smartphone businesses, Chinese telecommunication giant Huawei still managed to generate revenues of USD 136.7 billion in 2020, with a net profit hitting USD 9.9 billion, 10.9% higher year-on-year, news outlet Yicai reported, citing internal sources.

KEY STAT | Huawei earns larger net profit in 2020 despite global headwinds

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Julianna Wu

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

A copycat version of Clubhouse named Two has already been launched in China.

Smartphones

India’s Tata in talks to partner with online classifieds giant JustDial before launching its own super app

Meet BBK, the world’s largest phone maker that you’ve never heard of | KrASIA Spotlight

How OnePlus cornered India’s premium smartphone market | KrASIA Spotlight