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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

Chery

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

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

GAC Group

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

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

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South Korea

Subsidy uncertainty and sparse charging infrastructure push buyers away from full EVs.

BYD, other Chinese brands launch hybrid models in Indonesia

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Nikkei Asia

Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

Pony.ai

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

Autonomous Vehicles

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

Autonomous Driving

The company is leveraging its robotaxi experience to expand into road freight.

Pony.ai outlines deployment plans for heavy- and light-duty robotrucks

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

Moonshot AI

Z.ai

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

Foundation and Large Models

Chinese AI model developers agree on multimodality’s long-term value, but not on when its benefits justify the cost.

Kimi K3 and DeepSeek V4 expose widening divide over native multimodality

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

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

News | KrASIA

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

Fintech

Shenzhen follows Hong Kong and Shanghai in allowing tech companies to implement a dual-share structure.

New rules: Registered technology companies in Shenzhen can implement dual-class shares

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Gozde Celik

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

Amazon

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

Amazon has invested USD 6.5 billion in its India business as of now.

Amazon India faces new anti-competition charge

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Avanish Tiwary

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

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

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

Oppo, the world's fifth largest smartphone vendor, has seen sales drop 15.9% year-on-year in the second quarter to 28 million. 

CHINA BRIEF | Oppo partners with Mexican telecom giant América Móvil, expanding in Latin America

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

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

Gaming

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

With 100 million users, Singapore company hopes to set up digital banking business.

Gaming demand pushes Razer's revenue up 25%

Gaming demand pushes Razer&#8217;s revenue up 25%

Bilibili 2020 Q2 total revenue, USD 380 million

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

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

Entertainment

The Youtube of China gained nearly 60% user increase in the quarter past.

KEY STAT | Bilibili reports better-than-expected Q2 2020 earnings

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Julianna Wu

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

Short Video

General manager Vanessa Pappas will become TikTok's new interim head.

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer quits amid escalating tensions in the US

AISpeech counts nearly 8,000 clients, including smartphone maker Xiaomi, logistics company SF, and Alibaba.

CHINA BRIEF | Alibaba-backed AISpeech closes pre-IPO round

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Song Jingli

Internet services are expected to become an important part of Oppo’s overall business amid the global roll-out of 5G networks.

Chinese smartphone giant Oppo to launch short video app amid TikTok’s struggles

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South China Morning Post

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

Edtech

Dubai- and Beirut-based edtech firm Geek Express has raised USD 520,000 in a pre-Series A round, the company said on Monday. The investment came from

Dubai’s Geek Express raises USD 520,000 to provide STEAM education to children in MENA

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