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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

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

NetEase

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

The game clocked two million players within a day of its global release, but questions remain about its long-term revenue potential.

Where Winds Meet: Can it become China’s next global blockbuster game?

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

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

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

Philippines

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Thailand

Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Roojai raises Series C funding, Cove acquires Casa Mia Coliving, nine China investments, and more

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

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

Maextro’s push could either turn HIMA into a powerhouse or become a case study in internal brand cannibalization.

Huawei-backed Maextro to expand its presence in China’s luxury car market with six new models

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

Pinduoduo

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

The social commerce firm is being criticized for its long working hours.

Pinduoduo's troubles deepen after second worker dies

Pinduoduo&#8217;s troubles deepen after second worker dies

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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

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

Faraday's flagship vehicle FF 91 is still far away from mass production.

EV maker Faraday Future plans to go public via SPAC

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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Feuds between game publishers and app store operators in China's massive gaming market has created an opportunity for new types of distribution channels.

Huawei's spat with Tencent over revenue sharing highlights tensions in game distribution

Huawei&#8217;s spat with Tencent over revenue sharing highlights tensions in game distribution

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

Middle East

The move comes as a response to the decline of investments in Israel's seed-stage startups in recent years.

Israel launches USD 25 million program to help early-stage startups draw investors

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Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

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

We are open to that option and we are now preparing for it, said Bukalapak CEO Rachmat Kaimuddin.

Bukalapak is considering 2021 IPO after significant growth last year

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DailySocial

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

India

FirstCry has emerged as one of the biggest players in baby and mother care segment in the world’s second-most populous country.

SoftBank-backed baby care retailer FirstCry looks to give exit to early investors

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

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

Grab

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

On-demand Services

The management announced on Instagram that an unnamed investor embezzled the clients' funds, then disappeared.

Grab is taking legal action against shady e-commerce platform

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Sales of new energy vehicles are expected to rise to 20% of the overall new car sales by 2025.

Baidu to produce electric cars at Geely plant

HongShan, formerly Sequoia China, is a venture capital firm investing in early- and growth-stage startups with high growth potential.

HongShan

The healthcare sector was drawing most of the investor interest.

KEY STAT | It's harvest season for Sequoia China and Hillhouse Capital

KEY STAT | It&#8217;s harvest season for Sequoia China and Hillhouse Capital

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