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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

China

In Varsapura, familiar mechanics meet a darker and more grounded world.

What we know so far about Varsapura, Hoyoverse’s next game

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KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Entertainment

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

Video

The Disney sequel is the latest litmus test of whether imported films can halt their decline in China.

Zootopia 2 lands in China as Hollywood’s biggest test of the year

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

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

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

Transportation

Underestimating Xiaomi’s rise was among the missteps highlighted at Li Auto’s latest strategy meeting.

Li Auto enters crisis mode as sales falter and rivals pull ahead

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

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While Clubhouse is reportedly no longer acccessible in China, various Chinese peers are already competing to soak up existing demand.

Clubhouse blocked in China as app clones begin to spread

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AJ Cortese

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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

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

SoftBank

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

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

Shares hit 21-year high on hopes for profitable divestments in bull market.

SoftBank presses Vision Fund companies to seize IPO chance

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Nikkei Asia

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

India

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

Short Video

VerSe plans to bring more local language content on the platform, enhance AI and ML capabilities, and develop tools for content creators.

Dailyhunt's parent VerSe raises USD 200 million in two months for its short video app

Dailyhunt&#8217;s parent VerSe raises USD 200 million in two months for its short video app

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Wave Money will focus on an app started in 2018 for paying bills and making online purchases, tapping the expertise of Alipay. Photo by Yuichi Nitta for Nikkei Asian Review.

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

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

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Wave Money's monthly active users grew to over 3.9 million in December.

Wave Money posts growth in Q4, resumes operations in Myanmar

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Stephanie Li

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

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

Deep Tech

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

Smartphones

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

Including Honor, Huawei remained the biggest Chinese smartphone maker in 2020. Amid global challenges in its 5G network and smartphone businesses, Chinese telecommunication giant Huawei still managed to generate revenues of USD 136.7 billion in 2020, with a net profit hitting USD 9.9 billion, 10.9% higher year-on-year, news outlet Yicai reported, citing internal sources.

KEY STAT | Huawei earns larger net profit in 2020 despite global headwinds

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Julianna Wu

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

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

Food Delivery

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

On-demand Services

Indonesia

Food delivery contributed more than 50% to Grab Indonesia's revenue in 2020.

Grab beefs up Indonesian food business with Yummy partnership

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Ursula Florene

A copycat version of Clubhouse named Two has already been launched in China.

Don't miss out, Clubhouse invites for sale for over USD 60 in China

Don&#8217;t miss out, Clubhouse invites for sale for over USD 60 in China

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 third trial will help establish the digital yuan's credibility ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

50,000 people in Beijing will test-run the digital yuan

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Song Jingli

Online businesses including BookMyShow, MakeMyTrip, and Swiggy, among others use PayPal’s payment gateway service for faster checkout.

PayPal checks out of payments business in India

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