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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

36Kr Japan provides in-depth coverage of China's business and tech developments for Japanese-speaking audiences. Established in 2018 in partnership with the Nikkei Group, it distributes content through its own platform, as well as via Nikkei’s publications and leading news aggregators, including Yahoo News and SmartNews.

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36Kr Japan

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.

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.

Electric 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

Many domestic makers are receiving greater support following the changes, widening the disparity.

BYD says it "can't compete" in Japan with EV subsidy gap

BYD says it &#8220;can&#8217;t compete&#8221; in Japan with EV subsidy gap

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

Hong Kong

Indonesia

Malaysia

Philippines

Singapore

South Korea

Southeast Asia

Thailand

Vietnam

Petrochemical, tech, and shipping companies are all grappling with the Strait of Hormuz blockage.

Asian executives flag rising supply chain risks from Iran war

Cambodia

India

Myanmar

South Korea, Japan shares lead regional decline as fears of protracted war weigh on markets.

Asia stocks dive as crude oil spikes on Iran crisis

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.

Venture Capital

Middle East

Saudi Arabia

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Grab to acquire Stash, Gobi Partners backs Valiance Health, Humain invests in xAI, and more

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Photo shows the exterior of a BYD showroom in Sendai, Japan.

The Chinese automaker is eyeing growth overseas from minicars amid struggles at home.

BYD to rev up Japan sales with EV mini dealerships

Deals in brief: HeyMax and Ekko raise funding, MOL Plus invests in Secai Marche, seven China investments, and more

Photo of Harry Yu, co-founder and CEO of Level3AI.

Central Asia

Deals in brief: Level3AI and UangCermat raise funding, Airwallex acquires South Korea’s Paynuri, Toku completes Singapore IPO, and more

Photo of Christa Sabathaly (left) and Dilla Anindita, co-founders of Spun.

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Deals in brief: Indonesia’s Spun raises seed funding, Gobi Partners makes first Bangladesh investment, 11 China investments, and more

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, develops large language models and machine learning solutions for enterprise applications and scientific research.

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

Foundation and Large Models

Nvidia, Meta release open models to challenge Chinese rivals.

Why open-weight AI is the new frontier in the US-China tech race

Huawei, a global telecom and smartphone vendor, delivers networking equipment, 5G solutions, and consumer devices integrating cutting-edge tech.

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

The agreement gives HP access to certain Huawei Wi-Fi patents in exchange for reciprocal rights under the US company’s portfolio.

Huawei licenses Wi-Fi patents to HP in global cross-licensing deal

Singapore-based reporter covering tech and business across China and APAC, with a focus on globally relevant stories. Writes under an alias.

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T. K. Lin

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

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

Creative

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

The fashion retailer says its business remains resilient as tariff pressures test its global model ahead of its listing.

Shein launches Hong Kong public offering with its efficiency model in focus

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

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