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

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

China

Ten years after launching in a basement, the B2B robotics company is expanding across the logistics value chain.

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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

Tesla’s electric cars, battery storage systems, and solar energy solutions shape sustainable transportation and power grids.

Tesla

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

The Chinese automaker is planning a second and third plant to keep up with demand.

China's Xiaomi takes on Tesla, armed with 1,000 EV factory robots

China&#8217;s Xiaomi takes on Tesla, armed with 1,000 EV factory robots

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Europe

Mercedes-Benz will begin integrating Flyme Auto OS into its vehicles, starting with the long-wheelbase E-class in 2027.

Mercedes-Benz taps Flyme Auto OS to boost smart vehicle appeal

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

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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 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

For Shopee, livestreaming has become a “new normal”; more brands are using it to engage with customers.

As its livestreaming service hits a new record, Shopee is bringing Korean culture to Shopee Live

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Khamila Mulia

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

On-demand Services

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

Venture Capital

The startup is in preparations for an initial public offering but has shifted the destination from the US to Hong Kong, following the Luckin scandal.

CHINA BRIEF | On-demand tea company Naixuecha scores USD 100 million in investment

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Song Jingli

Twitter had about 55 million monthly active users in India in April.

Twitter brings disappearing messaging feature 'Fleets' to India

Twitter brings disappearing messaging feature &#8216;Fleets&#8217; to India

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

The scandal-hit entrepreneur may face criminal charges.

Luckin chairman Lu Zhengyao quits from CAR Inc amid escalating coffee chain scandal

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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What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

Automotive Aftermarket

The fresh funds will be used to develop new auto parts, build new warehouses, and to digitalize its business.

CHINA BRIEF | Automotive parts supplier Mancando raises USD 57 million in Series B round

Hologram of Hatsune Miku performs live on stage in Japan. Photo via South China Morning Post.

Livestreaming e-commerce is becoming big business in China, with celebrities, tech founders, and news anchors all trying it out.

Japanese virtual idol Hatsune Miku joins Taobao as a livestreaming ambassador for upcoming 618 festival

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South China Morning Post

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

SoftBank

WeWork offers flexible coworking spaces worldwide, nurturing entrepreneurial communities and modern work environments.

WeWork

Investments in the likes of Uber and WeWork have plunged in value.

SoftBank's USD 100 billion Vision Fund to shed 15% of staff

SoftBank&#8217;s USD 100 billion Vision Fund to shed 15% of staff

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

Louise Daley, angel investor and deputy CEO of AccorHotels Asia Pacific, will join Split’s board of directors.

Singaporean pay-later startup Split banks seed funding from 500 Startups

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Ursula Florene

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

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

Existing investor Tencent will secure 2.8% of Nio's ADS for about USD 10 million.

News

As its livestreaming service hits a new record, Shopee is bringing Korean culture to Shopee Live

CHINA BRIEF | On-demand tea company Naixuecha scores USD 100 million in investment

Twitter brings disappearing messaging feature ‘Fleets’ to India

Luckin chairman Lu Zhengyao quits from CAR Inc amid escalating coffee chain scandal

CHINA BRIEF | Automotive parts supplier Mancando raises USD 57 million in Series B round

Japanese virtual idol Hatsune Miku joins Taobao as a livestreaming ambassador for upcoming 618 festival

SoftBank’s USD 100 billion Vision Fund to shed 15% of staff

Singaporean pay-later startup Split banks seed funding from 500 Startups

Nio to raise over USD 344 million by offering 60 million ADSs amid tight liquidity

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