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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

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.

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TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

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.

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Once anonymous, small manufacturers in China are using TikTok videos and live streams to build global demand and their own identities.

How TikTok Shop gives China’s factories a direct line to the world

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What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

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Foundation and Large Models

Global paying users were reported to have quadrupled within days of K2.5’s launch.

Moonshot AI sees overseas revenue surge as Kimi K2.5 gains traction abroad

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

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AI shares surge as investors and Beijing bet on advances in the sector.

The next DeepSeek? Startup Manus becomes China's latest AI darling

The next DeepSeek? Startup Manus becomes China&#8217;s latest AI darling

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Baidu leads Chinese search engines, voice assistants, autonomous driving research, and AI platforms connecting users with information and services.

Baidu

The Chinese tech giant says its latest Ernie model outperforms GPT-4.5 while costing just 1% as much.

Baidu slashes AI costs with Ernie 4.5 and X1, taking on OpenAI and DeepSeek

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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Deals in brief: Binance secures investment from MGX, Amber International debuts on Nasdaq, latest China deals, and more

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

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

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The Tesla boss reprises his role as the industry's "spiritual leader" while the Trump factor adds questions.

Elon Musk and China chase humanoid dreams with echoes of EV buildup

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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E-commerce

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

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

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With new locations opening in Beijing and Tianjin, JD.com is doubling down on its hybrid grocery strategy.

JD.com’s 7Fresh ramps up warehouse store expansion in key cities

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A surge in investor participation and startup activity signals that Qatar’s investment in innovation is paying off.

From World Cup to Web Summit: Qatar strengthens its global business appeal

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Deals in brief: Intudo leads Elevarm’s pre-Series A round, Shoppable secures seed investment, three Malaysian firms raise funding, and more

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

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Japan

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

Joint venture automakers, including GAC Toyota, are embracing smart driving as a key selling point for EVs.