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

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

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

Japan

Dealers say awareness is growing ahead of the minicar launch, but barriers remain.

China's BYD expands Japan sales network to promote brand trust

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China&#8217;s BYD expands Japan sales network to promote brand trust

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Nikkei Asia

Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Once a leading EV contender, Li Auto now finds its family-first formula under pressure.

Li Auto loses its sales crown as Huawei and rivals crowd the EV market

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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36Kr English

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Creative

Zhihu founder Zhou Yuan credits the string of profits to a long-term bet on trust as the platform’s foundation.

After three profitable quarters, Zhihu says its trust-first model is paying off

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.

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What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

Travel

Clients who booked accommodation or flights for the time after May 31 will be refunded.

Traveloka-backed Airy confirms shutdown by May 31, CEO apologizes to affected customers and partners

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Cindy Silviana

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

Gobi Partners

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

Winning startups of the SuperSeed II Championship will receive fresh capital and join entrepreneurship programs at Alibaba Business School and Sunway Group.

Gobi Partners and MDEC join forces to support local Malaysian startups

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Khamila Mulia

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

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

Kuaishou sets a yearly target of RMB 250 billion in livestreaming e-commerce GMV, above Douyin's target of RMB 200 billion.

Kuaishou sets goal to beat Douyin livestream sales by USD 7 billion

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Song Jingli

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

Osaka eyes flying cars over World Expo 2025 under new legislation.

Coronavirus pushes Japan closer to high-tech 'super cities'

Coronavirus pushes Japan closer to high-tech &#8216;super cities&#8217;

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

Apple is looking at shifting 20% of its production capacity to India from China.

Apple devices manufacturer Wistron plans USD 165 million investment in India

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

Tiger Global, a US-based venture firm, backs internet and software businesses scaling across multiple regions.

Tiger Global

In January, Tiger Global raised a new fund of USD 3.8 billion which is meant to back startups in the US, China, and India.

Tiger Global co-leads USD 44 million Series C in SirionLabs

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Avanish Tiwary

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

China has a new list of officially recognized jobs, adding to one that included e-sports players and drone pilots last year.

Livestreaming sellers and blockchain engineers are officially jobs in China now

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

Pintek will use the fresh funds to expand its technology and platform to meet the needs of underserved students and schools during COVID-19.

Indonesian student loan platform Pintek bags seed funding

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Ursula Florene

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

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

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

The company behind TikTok has been active in the edtech sector, pushing a series of apps and platforms for language learners.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance launches new English learning app 'E Say'

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance launches new English learning app &#8216;E Say&#8217;

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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