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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.

News | KrASIA

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

Electric Vehicles

Xpeng says Gu’s resignation will not impact the company’s self-driving business.

CHINA BRIEF | Vice president of Xpeng's autonomous driving division Gu Junli steps down

CHINA BRIEF | Vice president of Xpeng&#8217;s autonomous driving division Gu Junli steps down

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Sun Henan

Oyo, an Indian hospitality platform, aggregates affordable accommodations, bringing travelers budget hotels and homestays under one brand.

In China, which has been severely impacted by the coronavirus outbreak, Oyo plans to let go of 50% of its 6,000 direct full-time employees.

SoftBank-backed Oyo to let go over 5,000 employees globally

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

The company had expanded its operations into Australia, Malaysia, and Thailand in 2019.

Untethered by the coronavirus, Zuzu Hospitality expands to Vietnam

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Ursula Florene

AnyMind has secured a total of USD 62.3 million of capital to date.

Singapore’s AnyMind raises USD 26.4 million, launches D2C service

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Tech in Asia

How are digital assets protected? Analyze threat detection, encryption standards, and cybersecurity solutions safeguarding data.

Cybersecurity

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

Fintech

High penetration of digital payments in China makes consumers an attractive target for criminals looking to deploy financial malware.

China’s cybersecurity has improved but risk of financial malware still high, report says

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Pony.ai develops self-driving technologies for cars and trucks, collaborating with automakers to bring safer, fully autonomous mobility to public roads and fleet services worldwide.

Pony.ai

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

The service will cover rides of about 2.5 kilometers.

CHINA BRIEF | Self-driving startup Pony.ai kicks off robotaxi service in Fremont, California

Hoolah founders Arvin Singh, (left) and Stuart Thornton (right). Photo courtesy of Hoolah via Vulcan Post.

The company recently set up operations in Malaysia.

Singapore startup Hoolah raises eight-figure funds to take 'buy now pay later' solution overseas

Singapore startup Hoolah raises eight-figure funds to take &#8216;buy now pay later&#8217; solution overseas

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Vulcan Post

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

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.

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

WeChat

Last week, the platform blocked access to one of ByteDance's products.

CHINA BRIEF | WeChat offers explanation for blocking links to DingTalk

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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Wency Chen

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

Google

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

China’s biggest smartphone brand has been making deals with partners ranging from India’s Indus OS to Russia’s Yandex.

News

CHINA BRIEF | Vice president of Xpeng’s autonomous driving division Gu Junli steps down

SoftBank-backed Oyo to let go over 5,000 employees globally

Untethered by the coronavirus, Zuzu Hospitality expands to Vietnam

Singapore’s AnyMind raises USD 26.4 million, launches D2C service

China’s cybersecurity has improved but risk of financial malware still high, report says

CHINA BRIEF | Self-driving startup Pony.ai kicks off robotaxi service in Fremont, California

Singapore startup Hoolah raises eight-figure funds to take ‘buy now pay later’ solution overseas

CHINA BRIEF | WeChat offers explanation for blocking links to DingTalk

Huawei tries to make up for Google’s absence by courting local app makers

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