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

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

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

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

Artificial Intelligence

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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

Deep Tech

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

Qianniu sits at the center of the plan, evolving into an agentic AI platform to anchor a new token-based operating model.

Alibaba ties e-commerce growth to AI after latest overhaul

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

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

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

Hong Kong

Automotive manufacturers make up a significant share of the company’s customer base.

Qingtao Energy files for Hong Kong IPO after ramping up solid-state battery deliveries

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

Blinkko’s shoulder-mounted companion is designed to make meeting strangers feel more natural and less awkward.

This AI pet targets young users seeking real-world social connection

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

Insights | KrASIA

13 Women reshaping China's tech ecosystem

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

Ant Group

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

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

Didi

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

Venture Capital

This International Women’s Day, KrASIA is highlighting entrepreneurs and executives that have helped companies in China flourish.

13 women reshaping China's tech ecosystem from the ground up

13 women reshaping China&#8217;s tech ecosystem from the ground up

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Song Jingli, Sun Henan and Wency Chen

Overall deal activity in India has been robust over the last two months with Indian startups raising USD 1.3 billion.

Despite Series B drain from China due to coronavirus hit, Indian investors remain optimistic

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

Stung by rising costs and irate users, Indian decacorn puts the brakes on growth.

Oyo another WeWork? Not likely, as startup shifts goal

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Work from home. Photo by Kaitlyn Baker on Unsplash

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

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

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

Enterprise services is an over-arching term to describe an architecture combining engineering discipline and computer science to solve practical business problems. 

Enterprise Services

Working from home is becoming a rising trend in China, fueled by the coronavirus outbreak.

As millions are forced to stay at home, China's office apps battle for market share

As millions are forced to stay at home, China&#8217;s office apps battle for market share

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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Wency Chen

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

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

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

Hardware

Beijing's chip and display ambitions collide with efforts to contain coronavirus.

Wuhan tech plants to continue operation amid coronavirus lockdown

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

Logistics

The company has already landed in other countries in Asia.

Locus promises you'll never deviate from your route: Startup Stories

Locus promises you&#8217;ll never deviate from your route: Startup Stories

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Avanish Tiwary

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Over 7,500 coronavirus-related fraud cases have been reported in China as of February 24.

‘Heartless’ online scammers and hackers take advantage of coronavirus fears

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SCMP

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

A spin-off from US-based Collab Inc, the startup recently raised USD 7.5 million in Series B funding.

Collab Asia is bent on pursuing growth in Asia: Startup Stories

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AIRP

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

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

Live Streaming

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

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

Video

Boom in new users has saved online education companies hundreds of billions in advertising, industry insider says.

Coronavirus outbreak opens unprecedented opportunities for China’s online education market

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