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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

KrASIA

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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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.

News | KrASIA

How do firms boost efficiency? Assess cloud platforms, consulting solutions, and business intelligence tools powering corporate operations.

Cloud Solutions

6 things you need to know about China’s cloud landscape. It isn’t difficult to envision a future where operations of all types in China utilize the cloud.

6 things you need to know about China’s cloud landscape

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Mengyuan Ge

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

Ant Group-backed MediTrust Health gets USD 300 million in Series C, plans IPO by end of 2021. It runs an initiative to support patients with rare diseases.

Ant Group-backed MediTrust Health gets USD 300 million in Series C, plans IPO by end of 2021

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

Middle East

What revolutionizes mealtimes? Investigate alternative proteins, supply chain tracking, and delivery services fueling the future of food.

Food Tech

Redefine Meat set to launch 3D-printed alt meat in Europe. It has launched five new types of 3D printed alt meat in select Israeli restaurants and hotels.

Redefine Meat set to launch 3D-printed alt meat in Europe

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NoCamels

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

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

E-commerce

SoftBank-backed Trendyol becomes Turkey’s first decacorn, raises USD 1.5 billion at a valuation of USD 16.5 billion. Alibaba is its majority shareholder.

Alibaba-backed Trendyol becomes Turkey’s first decacorn, raises USD 1.5 billion at USD 16.5 billion valuation

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MENAbytes

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

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

India

Amazon and Flipkart have been under scrutiny from Indian regulators for allegedly flouting the FDI rules that were established in late 2018.

Amazon's top Indian seller Cloudtail to discontinue operations next May

Amazon&#8217;s top Indian seller Cloudtail to discontinue operations next May

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

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

Short Video

Tencent wins copyright infringement case against Douyin. ByteDance has lost another court case against Tencent for hosting videos involving Honor of Kings.

Tencent wins copyright infringement case against Douyin

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Jiaxing Li

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

Cryptocurrencies

The funding comes at a time when the Reserve Bank of India, said it was working on its own digital currency.

CoinDCX becomes first Indian crypto startup to enter unicorn club

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Southeast Asia

Vietnam

The investment comes with a 10% non-compounding return guarantee from Tiki’s IPO.

Taiwan Mobile acquires minority stake in Vietnamese e-commerce firm Tiki

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Stephanie Li

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

Krafton's stock declined 9.9% at the open from its initial public offering price. Still, developer behind 'PUBG' becomes biggest listed gaming company.