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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

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 Chinese carmaker is targeting the UK as it looks to expand into advanced and middle-income markets.

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

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Embodied Intelligence

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

Robotics

Founder Zhang Wei sees 2026 as the first year of real deployment, not a downturn, for humanoid robots.

LimX Dynamics founder says embodied intelligence is just getting started, despite bubble concerns

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

The chatbot is providing real-time interpretation for two exhibitions featuring works from the Louvre and Picasso.

ByteDance’s Doubao turns from chatbot to docent at Shanghai art museum

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

Didi

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

Ride-hailing

Company’s first safety report reveals it received over 80,000 complaints in the first three months of 2019, with more than 50 were alcohol-related.

Ride-hailing giant Didi to roll out safety features for drunk passengers

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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It wants to reduce waste by reusing shipping boxes.

Shared shipping box startup raises 'hundreds of millions' of RMB

Shared shipping box startup raises &#8216;hundreds of millions&#8217; of RMB

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Uking Sun

The automaker claims it will be the first trading platform dedicated to pre-owned electric cars.

Baidu-backed EV maker WM Motor plans secondhand trading platform for electric cars

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Song Jingli

IRCTC, the online ticketing, catering, and tourism arm of world’s second largest railway, Indian Railways, has filed draft papers with market regulator

Indian Railways' ticketing arm heads for USD 84 million IPO

Indian Railways&#8217; ticketing arm heads for USD 84 million IPO

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Priya Pradeep

It has also gained renewed interest from advertisers and arranged for a cleanup of its scattered bikes.

Ofo tests "guided parking" model, signaling a comeback

Ofo tests &#8220;guided parking&#8221; model, signaling a comeback

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

Gojek

Gojek looks set to make its entry into Malaysia via motorcycle-hailing services, not cars.

Following talks with Gojek, Malaysia says yes to bike-hailing

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Zhixin Tan

It looks like Malaysia might rethink its stance towards two-wheeled on-demand transportation.

Gojek tests waters for Malaysia launch

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Nadine Freischlad

Manufacturing EV batteries locally is a key piece to India's all-electric future as it'll make EVs more affordable.

Tesla seconds India's bid to build more battery factories amid the country's EV push

Tesla seconds India&#8217;s bid to build more battery factories amid the country&#8217;s EV push

With new funds in hand, Lixiang says it will start to mass produce its first hybrid SUV in October.

Transportation

Ride-hailing giant Didi to roll out safety features for drunk passengers

Shared shipping box startup raises ‘hundreds of millions’ of RMB

Baidu-backed EV maker WM Motor plans secondhand trading platform for electric cars

Indian Railways’ ticketing arm heads for USD 84 million IPO

Ofo tests “guided parking” model, signaling a comeback

Following talks with Gojek, Malaysia says yes to bike-hailing

Gojek tests waters for Malaysia launch

Tesla seconds India’s bid to build more battery factories amid the country’s EV push

Chinese EV maker Lixiang closes USD 530 million Series C round with cash from Meituan’s founder and ByteDance, valued above Nio

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