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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

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

East Asia

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

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

The latest EV is drawing fewer visitors and preorders than its predecessor, as expected in a more mature market.

Xiaomi’s new SU7 faces a tougher test as showroom traffic normalizes

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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

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

Logistics

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

Retail

Increased spending on supply chains and merchant support also weighed on its 2025 results.

Temu owner PDD misses estimates as margins come under pressure

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Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

Heavy reliance on Labubu and “The Monsters” franchise weighed on investor sentiment after the latest report.

Pop Mart shares fall on concerns over limited IP diversification

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

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What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

Appearances at CES and NRF, alongside the opening of its 100th Sunmi Home outlet, signal a deeper investment in North America and overseas markets.

Sunmi takes its CPad tablet series global with US launch blitz

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

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

Once anonymous, small manufacturers in China are using TikTok videos and live streams to build global demand and their own identities.

How TikTok Shop gives China’s factories a direct line to the world

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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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.

Robotics

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Southeast Asia

The low-profile startup’s intriguing technology has prompted market scrutiny of its origins.

Singapore-based Sharpa surfaces as robotics venture linked to Hesai founders

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

Artificial Intelligence

The company behind the MetaGPT framework is developing Atoms, an agentic AI platform designed to ship production-ready apps.

From MetaGPT to Atoms: DeepWisdom leads China’s push into “vibe coding”

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Its scanners count the US Congress among their users.

This Shenzhen-based company turned scanners into a big business and is eyeing broader office tech expansion

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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Priced at RMB 9,988, the quadruped robot is positioned as a companion that can play, explore, and interact with people.

Vbot unveils BoBo, a robotic dog built to live and play among humans

Africa

AFCON visibility is only one element of Transsion’s strategy, which emphasizes localization and patience over short-term impact.

More than a sponsor: How Tecno uses AFCON and football to become part of Africa’s story

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

Gap China’s CEO said localization is central to the brand’s turnaround strategy.

Baozun takes a “local for local” approach to rewire apparel brand Gap for China

Photo of XLaserLab’s E3 laser engraving machine.

X Photonics has entered the consumer market with XLaserLab, whose laser welders and engravers are now leading crowdfunding charts.