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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

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

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

Investors seeking founders with both technical depth and market awareness see SenseTime’s alumni network as a consistent source of AI talent.

After DJI, SenseTime alumni emerge as a new draw for investors

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

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

A teardown shows a sharp rise in domestic components following US export restrictions.

Huawei boosts ratio of Chinese parts in new smartphones to 60%

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

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

JD.com

Hong Kong

Office acquisitions by mainland tech firms point to a changing balance in Hong Kong’s property market.

JD.com buys into CCB Tower as mainland capital reshapes Hong Kong’s skyline

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

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

Oppo

Oppo now accounts for 2% of the European market after experiencing 10-fold growth in the first quarter amid countrywide lockdowns due to the pandemic.

Chinese smartphone brand Oppo eyes bigger Europe presence with Vodafone partnership as rival Huawei slumps in region

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SCMP

KoinWorks CEO Benedicto Haryono said the additional funding is aimed at strengthening digital SMEs in Indonesia.

Indonesian fintech lender KoinWorks raises additional USD 10 million from Lendable

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Cindy Silviana

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

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

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

Payments

The company's digital payment services have been used by more than one-third of the country's population.

CHINA BRIEF | Ant Financial invests USD 73.5 million in Myanmar firm Wave Money

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Song Jingli

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

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

SoftBank

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

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

Venture Capital

Independent directors named as CEO Son tries to boost confidence after big loss.

Jack Ma leaves SoftBank board after 13 years

Netizens wonder if it's a move to build the payment app's user base.

Razer is offering free masks in Singapore, but you'll need to download Razer Pay to get one

Razer is offering free masks in Singapore, but you&#8217;ll need to download Razer Pay to get one

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Vulcan Post

By end-September, all marriage registries in Xian will have automated terminals where couples can obtain their marriage certificates by scanning their faces.

Couples in Xian, China will soon be able to register their marriages with face scans

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South China Morning Post

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

Hardware

Flagship model Mate 30 now only has 1% American components.

Huawei teardown shows US ban made company turn to Chinese parts

SaaS (Software-as-a-service) is expected to grow to USD 20 billion by 2022, may turn out to be the sweet spot for investors in India.

SaaS companies to bypass PE and VC funding slowdown induced by COVID-19: Bain & Co

SaaS companies to bypass PE and VC funding slowdown induced by COVID-19: Bain &#038; Co

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

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

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

The company has gone live an enterprise-facing cloud service platform called Huoshan Yinqing.