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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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China

Risky derivatives offer overseas traders a way to tap the hottest IPOs.

Global investors use "perp" bets to chase China tech stocks like Unitree

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Photo of Wang He, founder and CTO of Galbot, speaking at the World Robot Conference (WRC) 2026.

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

Deep Tech

Embodied Intelligence

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

Robotics

As robots move into real-world deployment, intelligence is becoming as important as physical capability, Galbot’s founder says.

Is the frontier of humanoid robotics shifting from hardware to intelligence?

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

Official artwork featuring Klein Moretti, the protagonist of Lord of Mysteries.

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

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

Kuaishou

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

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

A major IP, a veteran MMO team, and a nine-figure RMB budget have given Kuaishou’s Spark Nexa every advantage except a guaranteed hit.

Can Lord of Mysteries become Kuaishou’s gaming breakout?

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

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Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

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

Fintech

LinkAja will introduce its new CEO soon, according to the firm's spokesperson.

LinkAja CEO Danu Wicaksana steps down to join Good Doctor Technology

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Khamila Mulia

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

Electric Vehicles

China's overall auto sales are predicted to drop by 8% in 2020.

China’s NEV sales plunge almost 80% in February amid coronavirus impact

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Sun Henan

QueueMed wants to see more supportive policies coming from policy makers, and more collaboration opportunities among health tech players.

QueueMed speeds up waiting time for medical appointments

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Vulcan Post

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

Telecommunications

All exhibitors that signed up with early payment for exhibit space in June will receive a refund in full, says organizer.

CES Asia the latest tech event to be called off amid global spread of coronavirus

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SCMP

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

Live Streaming

State media has live-streams of its own and has been boosting positive online messages about battling COVID-19.

Chinese factory live-streams face mask material production amid coronavirus shortages

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

China's home decoration market is expected to hit a market size of USD 373 billion by 2020.

CHINA BRIEF | Home decoration supply chain startup Zhongzhuang Supei closes USD 7.2 million Series B1 round

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Song Jingli

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Grab prevents drivers from “promoting and providing advertising services for its competitors," according to the Competition Commission.

Malaysian court dismisses Grab's request to review decision on USD 20.9 million fine

Malaysian court dismisses Grab&#8217;s request to review decision on USD 20.9 million fine

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Thu Huong Le

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

The digital shop features around 3,600 Ikea products and home furnishing items.

CHINA BRIEF | Ikea launches flagship store on Alibaba's Tmall

CHINA BRIEF | Ikea launches flagship store on Alibaba&#8217;s Tmall

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

Apple

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

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

Dark mode will be also available for Android users.

CHINA BRIEF | WeChat will soon support dark mode on iOS

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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