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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

MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

MiniMax

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

Don’t let the AI-generated cat videos distract from MiniMax’s growing edge in AI technology.

MiniMax finds its “aha moment,” and a way to challenge the AI status quo

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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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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

A policy mandating 60-day payments offers limited relief amid implementation hurdles across the automotive supply chain.

For China’s auto suppliers, a 60-day pledge may still mean waiting months for payment

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

With a focus on generalization and reliability, Galbot is building robots that skip the spectacle and get the job done.

Galbot’s humanoid robots do the boring stuff, and that’s the point

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WeWork offers flexible coworking spaces worldwide, nurturing entrepreneurial communities and modern work environments.

WeWork

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

The global economy slowdown and failed IPO cases have made investors more selective in investing in early stage startups.

Be ready, Southeast Asian startups will face a hard time raising money

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Cindy Silviana

What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

Automotive Aftermarket

The company will expect the fourth quarter in 2019 to be profitable.

Cash-burning Chinese second-hand car trader Chehaoduo turns profitable and poised to offer vehicles with better quality

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Sun Henan

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

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

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

While first-tier tech giants are retreating, Xiaomi and Meituan Dianping are testing the waters in the new energy vehicle sector via investments.

After Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent retreat, who will be the savior of Chinese EV makers?

More EV companies are eyeing collaboration in the battery charging sector.

Xpeng ties up with Nio on charging services in China's slowing EV market

Xpeng ties up with Nio on charging services in China&#8217;s slowing EV market

The two companies have also established a strategic partnership in ride-hailing service, power and energy solutions, and the production and sales of Byton models overseas.

Exclusive | Byton adds Japanese trader Marubeni to its Series C round investor roster

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

Didi

Daily usage of ride-hailing apps sees decline for five consecutive quarters in China.

Didi loses one fourth of its drivers in Q3: Report

The industry still has large potential for growth.

China wants 25% of vehicles sold in 2025 to be green, jumping from 2018’s 4%

Chinese ride-hailing giant resumed controversial carpooling service this month after two passengers were murdered last year.

Boss of China's Didi says Hitch scandal was bigger blow than her cancer battle

Boss of China&#8217;s Didi says Hitch scandal was bigger blow than her cancer battle

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Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Indonesian unicorn Gojek announced it is expanding its transport offering in Singapore through a partnership with local taxi company Trans-Cab.

Gojek expands Singapore fleet with Trans-Cab partnership

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