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Bringing together the latest business insights and trends of China's tech ecosystem.

China Tech

In computer science, artificial intelligence (AI), sometimes called machine intelligence, is intelligence demonstrated by machines, in contrast to the natural intelligence displayed by humans and animals.

Deep Tech

Artificial intelligence

As open-source models and high costs squeeze the market, leading Chinese AI firms consider dropping pre-trained models for a clearer path to profitability.

Two of China’s "AI tigers" abandon pre-trained models to pursue app-driven growth | KrASIA

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Two of China’s &#8220;AI tigers&#8221; abandon pre-trained models to pursue app-driven growth

Spotlighting Asia&#039;s next wave of innovations.

KrASIA

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been providing high-quality content around China’s innovation and new economy trends. With the traffic and network it has built, 36Kr has developed a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities of the technology landscape in China.

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36Kr English

A blockchain, originally block chain, is a growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked using cryptography. Each block contains a cryptographic hash of the previous block, a timestamp, and transaction data.

Blockchain

Digital Banks

Fintech is the new applications, processes, products, or business models in the financial services industry, composed of one or more complementary financial services and provided as an end-to-end process via the internet.

Fintech

An e-commerce payment system facilitates the acceptance of electronic payment for online transactions. Read stories of Payment service providers, platforms or the trending of the Payment industry.

Payments

Efforts with Saudi Arabia, Thailand and more pave way for cheaper transfers.

China explores cross-border uses for digital yuan in new trial | KrASIA

China explores cross-border uses for digital yuan in new trial

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

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Nikkei Asia

GITEX Global 2024 wraps up with over 200,000 participants in Dubai and gears up for its Asia debut in Singapore in 2025.

GITEX Global 2024: AI at the center of global innovation | KrASIA

GITEX Global 2024: AI at the center of global innovation

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KrASIA | Features Archives

Mobility

Transport or transportation is the movement of humans, animals, and goods from one location to another. 

Transportation

MENA

Practical, luxurious, and without the premium price tag, Jetour is winning over Dubai’s car lovers.

Jetour is the hottest car brand in Dubai—here’s why | KrASIA

Jetour is the hottest car brand in Dubai—here’s why

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Al Shasia

Banu, a rising Chinese hotpot chain, thrives on its founder’s “three-flip rule,” the secret to its profitability.

This hotpot mogul’s business is booming, and he isn’t following Haidilao’s playbook | KrASIA

This hotpot mogul’s business is booming, and he isn’t following Haidilao’s playbook

Robotics

Mass production of humanoid robots is closer than ever, says Gu Jie, founder and CEO of Fourier Intelligence.

Fourier Intelligence’s founder breaks down what’s next for humanoid robots | KrASIA

Fourier Intelligence’s founder breaks down what’s next for humanoid robots

While China’s tea chains race to open stores, Molly Tea is opting for a more measured expansion. Will this strategy give it an edge, or leave it lagging behind?

Molly Tea isn’t rushing into China’s tea wars—could that be the smarter move? | KrASIA

Molly Tea isn’t rushing into China’s tea wars—could that be the smarter move?

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Electric Vehicles

Europe

From China to Europe, the Chinese electric motor manufacturer is charting a course to lead the electric boating market.

ePropulsion’s electric motors are making waves in Europe’s boating industry | KrASIA

ePropulsion’s electric motors are making waves in Europe’s boating industry

Content

Creative

Generative tools like Vast’s Tripo AI promise faster workflows for industries reliant on 3D modeling, such as gaming, architecture, and product design.

Vast’s Tripo AI brings generative AI to 3D modeling | KrASIA

Vast’s Tripo AI brings generative AI to 3D modeling

ByteDance or Beijing ByteDance Technology Co Ltd. is a Chinese Internet technology company operating several machine learning-enabled content platforms, headquartered in Beijing. It was founded by Zhang Yiming in 2012. ByteDance's core product, Toutiao, is a popular content platform in China.

Bytedance

Months after Kuaishou’s Kling AI launched to much acclaim, ByteDance has followed up with two new AI video generation models.

ByteDance enters AI video race with Doubao’s PixelDance and Seaweed | KrASIA

ByteDance enters AI video race with Doubao’s PixelDance and Seaweed

Biotech

Singapore

Founder Wu Zhenhua explores the promise of gene therapy and its potential to reshape the future of medicine.

Can gene therapy live up to the hype? A look at China’s Exegenesis Bio | KrASIA

Can gene therapy live up to the hype? A look at China’s Exegenesis Bio

Retail

Japan

Japanese consumers—known for their high standards—are lining up for hours to get their hands on Vivaia’s eco-friendly shoes. Why?