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

East Asia

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

Sleepal pairs millimeter-wave radar with other sensors to monitor sleep without requiring users to wear a device.

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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

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How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

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The use of celebrities to promote vehicles in China forms part of a wider shift.

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

Tesla aspirant surges over 50% on trading debut after USD 1.5 billion upsized offering.

China's EV troika marches to Wall Street as Xpeng joins listing wagon

China&#8217;s EV troika marches to Wall Street as Xpeng joins listing wagon

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

New proceeds could be used for research and development in autonomous driving technologies and global market development.

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Song Jingli

The EV maker plans to enlarge its on-duty staff to 200 in the coming two weeks.

After devastating setbacks, EV maker Byton shows signs of resuming operations

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

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

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

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

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Robotaxis are already available in public streets, but limitations are there.

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Dreaming of a driverless future, but for now, humans are still in the driver&#8217;s seat

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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Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

The startup intends to launch its robotaxi service in Shenzhen, Wuhan, and Wuhu in the near future.

Alibaba-backed AutoX launches driverless robotaxi services to the public

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

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An icon in China's entrepreneurship circles, Li Xiang now aims to stake his claim in the electric vehicle industry.

Meet 'China's Elon Musk' Li Xiang, founder of recently US-listed EV maker Li Auto

Meet &#8216;China&#8217;s Elon Musk&#8217; Li Xiang, founder of recently US-listed EV maker Li Auto

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Carsome started off as a car comparison website in helping people with car purchasing. Eventually, the business switched to focusing on helping people sell cars.

Driving growth: Carsome CEO on how he built the largest used car trading platform in Southeast Asia

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E-bike sharing platforms might be China's next investment craze, but regulators remain wary in the aftermath of the bike-sharing fad.

Forget bike-sharing, e-bikes to become the next trend in China's sharing economy

Forget bike-sharing, e-bikes to become the next trend in China&#8217;s sharing economy

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The move follows EV maker Li Auto's strong Nasdaq debut.

Transportation

China’s EV troika marches to Wall Street as Xpeng joins listing wagon

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After devastating setbacks, EV maker Byton shows signs of resuming operations

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Alibaba-backed AutoX launches driverless robotaxi services to the public

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