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Risky derivatives offer overseas traders a way to tap the hottest IPOs.

Global investors use "perp" bets to chase China tech stocks like Unitree

Global investors use &#8220;perp&#8221; bets to chase China tech stocks like Unitree

Photo of Wang He, founder and CTO of Galbot, speaking at the World Robot Conference (WRC) 2026.

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

As robots move into real-world deployment, intelligence is becoming as important as physical capability, Galbot’s founder says.

Is the frontier of humanoid robotics shifting from hardware to intelligence?

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

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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.

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

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

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 do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

While first-tier tech giants are retreating, Xiaomi and Meituan Dianping are testing the waters in the new energy vehicle sector via investments.

After Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent retreat, who will be the savior of Chinese EV makers?

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Sun Henan

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

Fintech

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

The serial entrepreneur is streamlining banking for India's SMEs.

Mabel Chacko started Asia's first neobank for small businesses: Women in Tech

Mabel Chacko started Asia&#8217;s first neobank for small businesses: Women in Tech

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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

Entertainment

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

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Opinion

The number of Chinese users paying for knowledge will hit 387 million this year.

How Bilibili, Kuaishou, Douyin are fostering Chinese youngsters' education

How Bilibili, Kuaishou, Douyin are fostering Chinese youngsters&#8217; education

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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The competition among video streaming platforms in Indonesia could trigger M&As, price wars, and an increase in local original content.

Battle of the video streaming platforms in Indonesia

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DailySocial

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

Venture Capital

With 14 unicorns in a region that has undergone fundamental digital transformation, will the magic carry on in the next decade?

"Underrated" Southeast Asia offers far more than super apps

&#8220;Underrated&#8221; Southeast Asia offers far more than super apps

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Thu Huong Le

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

After working in several US tech companies, Dian Rosanti is now helping develop Gojek's ecosystem.

Stanford graduate returns to Indonesia and creates ecosystem at Gojek: Women in Tech

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Cindy Silviana

Naluri believes it can be a unicorn with 150,000 users.

Naluri embraces mental health aspects of chronic disease treatment: Startup Stories

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Stephanie Augustin

Wahyoo promotes cost efficiency and boosts warteg business development in Indonesia using technology.

Wahyoo takes Indonesian street food eateries to the next level: Startup Stories

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Khamila Mulia

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

Hardware

Last year, children’s smartwatches outsold those for adults by three to one.

A blind spot for global tech giants: Chinese parents want smartwatches for their kids

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Insights

After Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent retreat, who will be the savior of Chinese EV makers?

Mabel Chacko started Asia’s first neobank for small businesses: Women in Tech

How Bilibili, Kuaishou, Douyin are fostering Chinese youngsters’ education