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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

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

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

Retail

As PDD's global challenges grow, its once unstoppable growth engine shows signs of strain.

As Temu nears profitability, can it reverse PDD's market freefall?

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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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What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

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

Semiconductors

South Korea

Southeast Asia

Vietnam

US, Taiwan, and South Korean players beat path to Vietnam, though the boom strains resources.

Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool

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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.

Venture Capital

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

Deals in brief: Earth VC invests in Aalo Atomics, Sarana AI secures pre-seed funding, five China deals, and more

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Starbucks offers coffee, espresso beverages, and pastries, emphasizing premium quality and creating a welcoming "third place" experience for customers.

Starbucks

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

Starbucks taps Chipotle’s CEO, Brian Niccol, to lead a turnaround, sparking a stock surge. But can he replicate his previous success at the coffee giant?

Can Chipotle’s Brian Niccol revive Starbucks? Stock soars as he steps in

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

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Live Commerce

TikTok is ramping up its live commerce push, rolling out new policies to engage sellers in key markets like the US and UK.

TikTok turns up the heat on live commerce, driving seller engagement in the US and UK

Photo of Adrian Ang, CEO of Aevice Health, and Rex Tan, CTO of Aevice Health.

India

Deals in brief: Aevice Health and Reforged Labs raise funding, Payoneer acquires Singapore-based Skuad, six China deals, and more

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

A Chinese research team’s experiment omitted ECMO, a crucial component in artificial womb technology, but the breakthrough has drawn mixed reactions.

Are synthetic wombs the future of childbirth? New Chinese experiment sparks debate

Embodied Intelligence

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

Robotics

From its sleek exoskeleton design to advanced AI integration, Figure 02 marks a significant leap in humanoid robot technology.

Is Figure 02 the most powerful humanoid robot yet?

Nvidia develops GPUs for gaming, AI, and data centers, fueling graphics, machine learning, and compute-intensive workloads.

Nvidia

AI Infrastructure

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

NVIDIA

Nvidia’s dominance is being tested by savvy Chinese competitors and major clients finding their own plan B.

Nvidia's empire shows signs of cracking as rivals wisen up

Nvidia&#8217;s empire shows signs of cracking as rivals wisen up

Dreame

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

East Asia

The brand’s AWE 2026 showcase points to robot vacuums as a central priority.

Now a market leader, where will Dreame focus its next wave of innovation?

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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Events

At a March 11 event, J-Startup Kansai outlined the region’s potential ahead of the expo.

As Kansai’s deep tech push gains speed, can GSE 2026 take it global?

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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Photo shows the interior of an UtmoLight perovskite solar cell production facility in Jiangsu, China.

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

Japan solar manufacturers are strategizing to avoid head-on competition in thin, flexible panels.

CATL, BYD join over 100 China firms in perovskite solar cell race

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

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As Temu nears profitability, can it reverse PDD’s market freefall?