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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

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

The battery-sharing market is expected to increase 70.2% this year to exceed USD 2.25 billion. Shanghai-based Energy Monster is reportedly eyeing a US public listing that could raise as much as USD 300 million, becoming the first stock in the battery-sharing business, according to 36Kr.

KEY STAT | SoftBank-backed power bank rental firm Energy Monster plans US IPO

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Julianna Wu

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

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

Ant Group

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

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

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

Tencent's WeBank also joins the six state-owned banks in the pilot. Ant Group-backed MYbank and Tencent-backed WeBank will be the first two digital banks to join China's central bank's push in issuing electronic forms of its fiat currency, Bloomberg reported on Monday, echoing previous reports from Chinese media.

China enlists Ant-backed MYbank in expanding digital yuan trial

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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How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

The regulator intends to bring down the leverage ratio of Chinese fintech companies. China's Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission (CBIRC) has set new quantitative requirements for commercial banks that grant online loans in a move to boost the healthy development of the sector.

China issues new online loan rules to lower financial risk

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Song Jingli

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

UN shows world's largest internet market still has ample room to grow.

China just 55th on e-commerce index due to low internet access

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Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

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

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

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

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

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

Autonomous Vehicles

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun would lead the new EV team. He has backed both Nio and Xpeng through his venture capital firm Shunwei Capital.

A 'Xiaomi car'? Phonemaker reportedly targets EV production

A &#8216;Xiaomi car&#8217;? Phonemaker reportedly targets EV production

Online ride-hailing in China's total taxi traffic: 36.2%

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

Didi

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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

Ride-hailing

In China's first-tier cities, market penetration of ride-hailing services exceeded 70% as of Q1 of 2019. Online ride-hailing services accounted for 36.2% of the total taxi traffic in China in 2020, according to the sharing economy report 2021 published today by The State Information Center.

KEY STAT | Ride-hailing services accounts for a third of China's taxi traffic

KEY STAT | Ride-hailing services accounts for a third of China&#8217;s taxi traffic

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

New investment flows into China's bike-sharing sector as the industry matures.

Didi’s biking-sharing unit Qingju raises USD 600 million in Series B

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

Retail

After teaming up with JD.com and Pinduoduo, Gome plans to take on market leader Suning. Huang Guangyu, the founder of retail giant Gome, is committed to returning his company to its former glory within the next 18 months, he said at a meeting with company executives on Thursday.

China's former richest man is planning a comeback following jail time

China&#8217;s former richest man is planning a comeback following jail time

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

Venture Capital

China Venture Roundup

This is a snippet of China Venture Roundup Volume 23, covering China’s investment activity from February 8 – 14 2021.

Cloud service provider Cloopen Group's stellar IPO debut | China Venture Roundup Volume 23

Cloud service provider Cloopen Group&#8217;s stellar IPO debut | China Venture Roundup Volume 23

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KrASIA Venture Roundup

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

Embodied Intelligence

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

The venture marks the latest move by automotive industry leaders into robotics.

Li Auto’s former CTO launches embodied intelligence startup with USD 50 million backing

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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DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

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

East Asia

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

What hovers over new frontiers? Explore drone logistics, aerial data collection, and surveillance tools shaping multiple industries.

Drones

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

An IPO surge has set sky-high expectations, but rising costs and DJI’s push into rival segments weigh on Insta360.

Can Insta360 outpace DJI, or has the market already priced in its future?

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

Southeast Asia

Thailand

The country aims to become the largest non-China hub for printed circuit boards as manufacturers race to diversify production.

Thailand carves out a less-glamorous AI niche: Printed circuit boards

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

China

KEY STAT | SoftBank-backed power bank rental firm Energy Monster plans US IPO

China enlists Ant-backed MYbank in expanding digital yuan trial

China issues new online loan rules to lower financial risk

China just 55th on e-commerce index due to low internet access

A ‘Xiaomi car’? Phonemaker reportedly targets EV production

KEY STAT | Ride-hailing services accounts for a third of China’s taxi traffic

Didi’s biking-sharing unit Qingju raises USD 600 million in Series B

China’s former richest man is planning a comeback following jail time

Cloud service provider Cloopen Group’s stellar IPO debut | China Venture Roundup Volume 23

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