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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

MiniMax, a Chinese company, develops large models and generative AI tools. It is known for the Talkie chatbot and Hailuo AI, a multimodal AI platform.

MiniMax

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

Don’t let the AI-generated cat videos distract from MiniMax’s growing edge in AI technology.

MiniMax finds its “aha moment,” and a way to challenge the AI status quo

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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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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

A policy mandating 60-day payments offers limited relief amid implementation hurdles across the automotive supply chain.

For China’s auto suppliers, a 60-day pledge may still mean waiting months for payment

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

With a focus on generalization and reliability, Galbot is building robots that skip the spectacle and get the job done.

Galbot’s humanoid robots do the boring stuff, and that’s the point

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

News | KrASIA

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

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

Gaming

At its annual game conference, Tencent announced new mobile games based on Japanese game franchises Street Fighter, Metal Slug, and Dynasty Warriors.

Tencent to create mobile versions of famous Japanese games such as Street Fighter, Metal Slug

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South China Morning Post

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

Venture Capital

Byton, which promised a vehicle with a 48-inch video screen spanning the whole dashboard, is unlikely to launch its debut model anytime soon.

EV maker Byton suspends operations in China, files for bankruptcy in North America and Europe

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Song Jingli

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Temasek, a Singaporean state-owned investment firm, drives sustainable growth, strategic acquisitions, and innovation in global markets.

Temasek

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

Food Tech

As its food orders plummeted, Zomato let go of 13% of its 4,000-strong workforce in May.

Food tech unicorn Zomato to raise USD 100 million from Temasek

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Photo of Masayoshi Son, founder and CEO of SoftBank, speaking at a news conference in Tokyo.

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

SoftBank

Son wins 96% shareholder votes, indicating tight grip on tech conglomerate.

SoftBank CEO's approval rating rises despite historic loss

SoftBank CEO&#8217;s approval rating rises despite historic loss

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

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

Autonomous Vehicles

HiRain manufactures automotive electronics as well as next-generation solutions related to autonomous driving, new energy, and IoV.

CHINA BRIEF | HiRain Technologies scores USD 30 million to speed up autonomous driving business

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

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

The move towards regulation comes after China’s consumer rights watchdog received a surge of complaints.

China’s advertising industry issues code of conduct for livestreaming e-commerce

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

Investors will inject in total USD 990 million into Nio China in five installments.

CHINA BRIEF | Nio China secures USD 680 million cash injection

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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Wency Chen

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

Edtech

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

GroupM predicts overall advertising spend to drop by 25% in 2020.

Reports from Deloitte, Visa, and GroupM, as well as a London startup with Dubai-based executive team | The Middle East Weekly Roundup

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Qadisha Group

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Education

Funds such as Tiger Global, General Atlantic, GGV Capital, and RTP Global, among others have invested in a host of Indian online education startups.

Investments in edtech companies shine in the first half of 2020

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