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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

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

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

Xiaomi’s first smart glasses focus on day-to-day utility while staying comfortably wearable.

Xiaomi steps into smart eyewear with voice-enabled glasses built for everyday use

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T. K. Lin

Cotti Coffee, founded by Luckin Coffee's original team, is a coffee chain known for its aggressive expansion, affordable pricing, and global ambitions.

Cotti Coffee

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Coffee

The Chinese coffee chain plans to deploy 1,100 regional managers as it works to shore up its low-cost, franchise-driven model.

After racing to 15,000 stores, Cotti Coffee gets serious about quality control

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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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Shiok Burger and 3cat raise funding, Timah Partners gets USD 50 million to tackle SME succession, latest China deals and more

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Sudo Lim

Venture Capital | KrASIA

HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

HongShan

China's tech companies have been shrinking their staff sizes.

Sequoia China labels Reuters report on alleged job cuts as "malicious nonsense"

Sequoia China labels Reuters report on alleged job cuts as &#8220;malicious nonsense&#8221;

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Lao Bei

Established in 2012, Jungle Ventures has seen four exits,

Jungle Ventures raises USD 175 million for its third fund

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Zhixin Tan

Ayala

Philippines

The fund will be the largest of its kind in the Philippines.

Ayala Corp to launch a USD 150 million venture capital fund targeting early stage startups

Funding

The market plunge is put in perspective by explosive, exuberant growth in recent years.

In the fallout of China's ‘capital winter’, VC funding plummets in Q1 2019

In the fallout of China&#8217;s ‘capital winter’, VC funding plummets in Q1 2019

Charity

RiceDonate

The startup claims to have connected over 1,200 causes with over 300 companies, raising RMB $6 million in donations.

Chinese charity app RiceDonate finds an angel to help it raise funds for NGOs

social impact

Three investors based in Jakarta weigh in on how social impact funds are different from tech-focused venture investments

Investing for social impact: Venture Voices

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The firm's portfolio already includes powerhouse tech companies from China.

VC firm behind ByteDance and Meituan raises new funds

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Luna Lin

Record number of Chinese investors in Forbes Midas List

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

industrial internet

Zhongneng United

China's traditional heavy industries such as manufacturing and construction are due for a makeover.

China's industrial internet pioneer Zhongneng United raises USD 50 million in Series B round

China&#8217;s industrial internet pioneer Zhongneng United raises USD 50 million in Series B round

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