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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

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

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

In his first formal response to the accident, CEO Lei Jun acknowledged rising expectations for Xiaomi and committed to meeting higher standards.

After fatal SU7 crash, Xiaomi vows to rebuild trust and lead on EV safety

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

Consumer Economy

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

Retail

Bananain founder Zang Chongyu explains why physical stores matter, prices need defending, and why fashion still needs fun.

Not the next Uniqlo: Inside Bananain’s plan to stay meaningful, not massive

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

Founder Vakee Lai says Bobby marks a shift in retail investing from tools that explain markets to agents that interpret intent, manage risk, and trade in real time.

RockFlow’s Bobby is an AI agent that trades on your worldview, and it’s here

AI Now! is a global AI community of Chinese developers, professionals, and founders.

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

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

Didi

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

Bank of Shanghai hopes to integrate its financial technology and innovation capability into the diversified service scenarios on DiDi’s platform.

DiDi partners with Bank of Shanghai to expand its financial services

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Gozde Celik

EV maker Xpeng to file an IPO worth for USD 1 billion

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

Tesla's China rivals are rushing to the public market to beef up their armories.

KEY STAT | China's EV maker Xpeng reportedly filing for US IPO

KEY STAT | China&#8217;s EV maker Xpeng reportedly filing for US IPO

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Julianna Wu

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

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

Venture Capital

From manufacturing to service sector, robots are playing a bigger role in China.

Investors bet big on Chinese robot makers amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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Igloo will provide personal accident products tailored for low-income households via Akulaku's platforms and Union Bank's API marketplace.

Insurtech firm Igloo partners with Akulaku and UnionBank to provide micro-insurance

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Yin Lin Tan

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

India

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

E-commerce

More than half of total angel investments went into health-tech startups in the first half of 2020.

COVID-19 gives a legup to Indian health and wellness startups

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

On Monday the US Commerce Department added another 38 Huawei affiliates to its entity list, banning them from purchasing US products.

Huawei faces ‘impossible’ challenge after latest US tech sanctions, say analysts

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South China Morning Post

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

Southeast Asia

How does technology feed the planet? Explore precision farming, digital supply chains, and sustainability efforts shaping modern agriculture.

Agriculture

With the lowest rainfall recorded this year, Thailand is facing the worst drought in 40 years, with an estimated loss of USD 1.5 billion.

Thai agritech startup Ricult raises USD 2 million in pre-Series A round

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Stephanie Li

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

Education

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As student enrollment is recovering, Rise is exploring the online-merge-offline education model.

Rise Education’s shares jump after Morgan Stanley upgrade

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

Amazon

Reliance drives digital retail, telecommunication services, and entertainment offerings, shaping India’s consumer and connectivity environment.

Reliance

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

Reliance Retail has acquired a majority stake in Netmeds for USD 83 million.