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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

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

China

Mech-Mind’s plug-and-play vision platform is powering tasks from bin picking to inspection across more than 50 countries.

This Chinese robotics firm is making factory AI modular, global—and scalable

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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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Cheng Zi

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

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

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

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

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

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

Autonomous 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

Regulators are shifting the focus from splashy claims to core safety features, rethinking what autonomy should mean.

After a fatal SU7 crash, China reins in “smart driving” hype

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

Targeted dialogues and policy consultations at BIIT paved the way for Chinese firms to expand globally.

BIIT 2025 unlocks market access through strategic negotiations

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

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MakeMyTrip is also exploring synergies with Ctrip to grow its international presence.

Ctrip-backed MakeMyTrip sharpens focus on overseas markets

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

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Early Gojek-backers Northstar and Openspace invested in this Myanmarese online travel and ride-hailing platform.

Ride-hailing to be a big revenue contributor in Myanmar in five years: Oway CEO Alok Kumar

ScoutMyTrip puts the road trip planning industry at USD 6.6 billion.

Indian road trip planner ScoutMyTrip treks into Indonesia: Startup Stories

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Avanish Tiwary

Users can now buy life insurance products through the Traveloka app.

Indonesian unicorn Traveloka introduces new insurtech services through Traveloka Protect

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Khamila Mulia

Rahayu is the PR director of Indonesia's travel tech unicorn Traveloka.

Sufintri Rahayu of Traveloka on the power of being a good communicator: Women in Tech

Luxstay strives to capitalize on its understanding of local home-sharing market to challenge Airbnb.

Luxstay, the Vietnamese startup that wants to take on Airbnb: Startup Stories

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Thu Huong Le

Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

RedDoorz aggregates budget accommodations in Southeast Asia, offering affordable, standardized lodging experiences.

RedDoorz

Japanese e-commerce group opens new front in its battle with SoftBank.

Singapore's RedDoorz hotel chain raises USD 70 million as Rakuten jumps in

Singapore&#8217;s RedDoorz hotel chain raises USD 70 million as Rakuten jumps in

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

Find out how these startups are making overseas travel less stressful.

Making traveling easier and more convenient: Early Stage

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Ken Wong

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

Ant Group

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

WeChat

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

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Alipay and WeChat Pay lure Chinese outbound tourists with favorable exchange rates and streamlined processes.

China’s top two mobile giants take battle to tax refunds

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