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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

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

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

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

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

On-demand Services

Built on globalization, Shein is now contending with slower growth, geopolitical pressure, and an investor market captivated by AI.

Shein’s lackluster IPO may owe as much to a changing world as to itself

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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

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

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

Hardware

An EV component CEO said he was “swept along” by the industry’s no-holds-barred manufacturing model.

China's hypercompetition goes global as Beijing frets over backlash

China&#8217;s hypercompetition goes global as Beijing frets over backlash

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

Image shows BYD's Racco electric minicar.

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

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

Europe

Japan

The Chinese automaker will use the space-saving battery pack found in its Racco mini EV.

BYD to employ tech used for Japan-only mini EV on new European model

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

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

Venture Capital

Orbit aims to invest between USD 200,000 to USD 3 million in Indonesian tech startups.

Kejora Capital and SBI Holdings launch USD 30 million fund

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Khamila Mulia

Intelllex plans to expand its service across EU and APAC and will accelerate the development of new product offerings.

Singaporean legal tech startup Intelllex bags USD 2.1 million in Quest Ventures-led round

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Ursula Florene

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

Following monetization struggles in the Indian market, UC News is set to withdraw from the country.

Alibaba-backed UC News to cease operations, report says

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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Smove had grown to be one of the biggest car-sharing services in Singapore, alongside players like BlueSG and Tribecar.

Singapore startup Smove exits car-sharing market, now under liquidation

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Vulcan Post

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

Reliance

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

Grocery Delivery

Facebook and Reliance have filed an application to CCI for an approval.

Facebook sets up new entity to acquire stake in Reliance's Jio Platform

Facebook sets up new entity to acquire stake in Reliance&#8217;s Jio Platform

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Aishu serves clients such as Bank of China, Xiaomi, and Coca Cola.

Data protection firm Aishu raises USD 35.2 million amid China's push to build new digital infrastructure

Data protection firm Aishu raises USD 35.2 million amid China&#8217;s push to build new digital infrastructure

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Song Jingli

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

Fintech

The OJK has vetted and licensed at least 162 fintech companies to date.

Indonesian P2P lending platform Taralite now licensed by Indonesian Financial Services Authority

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

Downloads surged at time of tension between New Delhi and Beijing.

Google takes down Indian 'Remove China' app

Google takes down Indian &#8216;Remove China&#8217; app

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

Bilibili

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

Entertainment

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Since December, the vlogger has amassed nearly 187,000 followers and his videos on Bilibili have generated a combined 315 million views.

Bilibili flags popular vlogger’s content as suspect amid rise in disinformation, scams on Chinese video sites

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News

Kejora Capital and SBI Holdings launch USD 30 million fund

Singaporean legal tech startup Intelllex bags USD 2.1 million in Quest Ventures-led round

Alibaba-backed UC News to cease operations, report says

Singapore startup Smove exits car-sharing market, now under liquidation

Facebook sets up new entity to acquire stake in Reliance’s Jio Platform

Data protection firm Aishu raises USD 35.2 million amid China’s push to build new digital infrastructure

Indonesian P2P lending platform Taralite now licensed by Indonesian Financial Services Authority

Google takes down Indian ‘Remove China’ app

Bilibili flags popular vlogger’s content as suspect amid rise in disinformation, scams on Chinese video sites

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