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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

China

Priced under RMB 200,000, the new car model combines premium comfort with mass market appeal for large families and fleet buyers.

Dongfeng’s Forthing targets affordable luxury with Xinghai V9 MPV

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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

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

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

Deep Tech

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

CEO He Xiaopeng sees robotics as the company’s “third growth curve,” with mass production set for 2026.

Xpeng to unveil fifth-gen humanoid robot built on 70% of its EV tech

The latest quarterly results reveal uneven progress among Chinese firms with global ambitions.

China Recap | Q2’s thrivers and strivers

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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Vicky Chang

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

News | KrASIA

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

Edtech

Edtech companies in the first half of 2020 received USD 795 million in funding, compared to USD 108 million it attracted in the same period last year.

Edtech firm Vedantu in talks with Coatue Management for a USD 100 million check

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

Autonomous Vehicles

The new JV, called Wibot, hopes to bring autonomous street-cleaning vehicles to the US and Europe.

CHINA BRIEF | Autowise.ai teams up with Boschung to bring autonomous street sweepers to Europe, US

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Song Jingli

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The report provides separate reviews for their separate specific strengths

Tel Aviv, Jerusalem rank sixth in new Global Startup Ecosystem Report

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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

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

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

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.