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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

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Investors seeking founders with both technical depth and market awareness see SenseTime’s alumni network as a consistent source of AI talent.

After DJI, SenseTime alumni emerge as a new draw for investors

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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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36Kr English

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

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

Consumer Economy

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

A teardown shows a sharp rise in domestic components following US export restrictions.

Huawei boosts ratio of Chinese parts in new smartphones to 60%

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

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Hong Kong

Office acquisitions by mainland tech firms point to a changing balance in Hong Kong’s property market.

JD.com buys into CCB Tower as mainland capital reshapes Hong Kong’s skyline

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

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

India

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

CarTrade has raised INR 29.9 billion (USD 403 billion) through its IPO, which was a pure offer for sale by existing investors and shareholders.

Indian automobile marketplace CarTrade makes weak debut on bourses, shares down by 5.7% on day one

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

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

Entertainment

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

Live Streaming

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

Video

Bilibili’s Q2 revenue increases, but path to profit remains unclear. Ads and value-added business boost Bilibili’s revenue, but losses are mounting.

Bilibili’s Q2 revenue increases, but path to profit remains unclear

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Jiaxing Li

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

Where do digital assets find value? Consider market volatility, decentralized exchanges, and blockchain protocols shaping crypto economies.

Cryptocurrencies

Thailand

Thailand is set to pilot retail CBDC in Q2 2022. The Bank of Thailand expects demand for the e-baht to surge over time after the full rollout.

Thailand set to pilot retail CBDC in Q2 2022

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Stephanie Li

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s extradition hearing concludes, judge mulls verdict. Discussions of the case in China have ignited nationalistic fervor.

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s extradition hearing concludes, judge mulls verdict

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As crypto hits mainstream in Southeast Asia, digital asset exchanges go from strength to strength. Local exchanges have joined the fray.

As crypto hits mainstream in Southeast Asia, digital asset exchanges go from strength to strength

How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

Cybersecurity

Tech companies in China navigate new rules for "critical information infrastructure." The State Council’s regulations will go live on September 1.

Tech companies in China navigate new rules for ‘critical information infrastructure’

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Mengyuan Ge

What happens when banking goes virtual? Study no-branch platforms, biometric authentication, and seamless financial services.

Digital Banks

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

Number of challengers to traditional lenders to be capped at seven for now.

Philippines to stop accepting digital bank license applications

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

Pakistan’s Airlift raises USD 85 million Series B for international expansion of its quick commerce platform. Airlift groceries and many other goods.

Pakistan’s Airlift raises USD 85 million Series B for international expansion of its quick commerce platform

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MENAbytes

Where does real estate meet innovation? Study IoT building management, digital realty investments, and tech-enabled tenant services.

Prop Tech

Reali secures USD 250 million for its real estate fintech platform. Reali will use the new funds for its planned national expansion and product placement.

Reali secures USD 250 million for real estate fintech platform

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