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

Consumer Economy

China

The way Coolfly responded to a single email says much about the birdwatching tech startup’s identity.

Coolfly’s “uneconomical” sprint for one user shows the kind of company it aims to be

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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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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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

East Asia

Kling AI

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

Kuaishou

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

The upgrade integrates visuals, dialogue, and sound effects into a single workflow, giving creators a unified tool for immersive media production.

Kling AI launches Video 2.6 with native audio generation to speed end-to-end content creation

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

Vidu Q2 and Kling O1 aim to keep AI-generated videos consistent from frame to frame.

Shengshu and Kuaishou unveil new AI systems to improve generative video consistency

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T. K. Lin

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

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

Middle East

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

Israeli cloud storage processor startup Pliops announced that it has closed a USD 65 million funding round, led by Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT).

Nvidia, Intel back USD 65 million funding round for Israeli startup Pliops

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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

Over the years, UHNWIs have found that investing in startups is a lucrative alternate investment vehicle that is a high-risk, high-return game.

India will see a 63% rise in ultra rich individuals by 2025: Knight Frank Wealth Report

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

State-owned military suppliers CETC and Potevio prepare for US sanctions.

China to create 'IT aircraft carrier' through tech megamerger

China to create &#8216;IT aircraft carrier&#8217; through tech megamerger

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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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.

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

Didi

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

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

E-commerce

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

Food Tech

Internet companies have become role models in the battle against extreme levels of hardship.

Alibaba, Pinduoduo, Didi's Cheng Wei win glory as President Xi declares victory over poverty

Alibaba, Pinduoduo, Didi&#8217;s Cheng Wei win glory as President Xi declares victory over poverty

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Song Jingli

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

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

Retail

The coffee brand is pushing digitization and themed stores.

Tim Hortons bags new capital from Sequoia and Tencent for China expansion

NetEase Youdao's 2020 revenue increase: 143%

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

NetEase

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

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

Education

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

Gaming

Operating expenses rose as Youdao was caught in intense competition in China's online education sector. Benefitting from strong sales of its learning services and products, NetEase subsidiary Youdao (NYSE: DAO) saw its total revenue in 2020 increase by 142.7% to USD 485.4 million.

KEY STAT | Edtech Youdao doubles its revenue in 2020 in robust online market

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Julianna Wu

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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

Grocery Delivery

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Vietnam

Currently, the firm runs a fleet of more than 70,000 drivers and 200,000 merchants, serving 2 million customers across five major cities in Vietnam.

Vietnamese startup Loship pushes expansion plans with fresh Series C funding

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Stephanie Li

Top-tier AI chip companies are sought after, while mediocre startups will find difficulty in financing

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

Entertainment

The company, which was founded only recently, is already a unicorn.

Chinese GPU startup Moore Threads raises billions of yuan to take on Nvidia

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

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

Li Auto's footprint in China's EV market continues to expand amidst fierce competition with domestic rivals Nio and Xpeng Motors.

EV-maker Li Auto generates strong profits as deliveries surge

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