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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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

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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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The legislation would strip away tax credits, making investors think twice.

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" threatens to pull plug on China solar players

Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; threatens to pull plug on China solar players

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

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President Ma Donghui takes control of product, supply, and sales as the company prepares new EV releases.

Li Auto unites R&D and sales to counter Xiaomi’s YU7 momentum

Li Auto unites R&#038;D and sales to counter Xiaomi’s YU7 momentum

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Deals in brief: Temasek’s Heliconia backs Sin Chew Woodpaq, Supabase raises Series D funding, Syfe and AnyMind confirm acquisitions, and more

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Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Populix and viAct raise funding, Vertex Growth invests in Dolphin Semiconductor, plus major China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Fore Coffee’s IPO pops on debut, Accenture invests in GoUpscale, GXS Bank acquires Validus Capital, and more

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OpenAI researches advanced AI models, like ChatGPT, contributing to natural language processing, machine learning, and innovation in AI.

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The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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Deals in brief: SoftBank to anchor OpenAI’s USD 40 billion raise, Hoopi secures funding for collectibles push, ShopUp and Sary confirm merger, and more

Taiwan and South Korea also aim to become more welcoming to foreign investors.

Tokyo exchange to mandate English disclosure to lure overseas investors

Deals in brief: Cinch secures backing to expand circular tech access, Australia’s Gridsight raises Series A funding, latest China deals, and more

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Three state-linked institutions will commit USD 27 billion over five years, the minister said.

Malaysia's state funds to boost investment in local startups

Malaysia&#8217;s state funds to boost investment in local startups

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Deals in brief: Nul debuts with Wavemaker Impact backing, SkyeChip and Betterteem raise funding, Qualcomm snaps up VinAI’s generative AI unit, and more