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

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

Global investors use &#8220;perp&#8221; bets to chase China tech stocks like Unitree

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.

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

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A group of Israeli and Chinese pupils on Zoom for a learning initiative. Courtesy Yaacov Hecht via NoCamels.

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

Edtech

The initiative uses tools that every Chinese students already has access to.

Learning project brings together Chinese pupils on coronavirus lockdown with Israeli peers

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Cruise ship Diamond Princess at the Osanbashi Pier in port of Yokohama bay, Japan. Source: Shutterstock.

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

Medtech

With at least three repatriated passengers testing positive for infection, medical workers are deploying new tech to provide care.

Using top medical tech, Sheba hospital to treat Israelis back from coronavirus-stricken cruise

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

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

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

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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

Grocery Delivery

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

Hardware

As customer fears about the coronavirus cast a shadow over China’s food delivery industry, several companies have announced robot-delivery related services.

China’s e-commerce giants deploy robots to deliver orders amid coronavirus outbreak

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MOX operator SOSV recently closed its fourth fund at USD 277 million.

Meet the ten startups in MOX’s eighth cohort

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Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

Roborock is the first Xiaomi-affiliated company listed in the Star Market.

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi-backed Roborock debuts on China's Star Market

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi-backed Roborock debuts on China&#8217;s Star Market

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

Known for its search engine Sogou, the firm wants to become an unexpected competitor in the workplace collaboration space.

Sohu tests new office app as workplace collaboration tools see hyper-growth

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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The move is one of many by companies to help people minimize personal contact during the coronavirus.

CHINA BRIEF | JD.com installs Amazon Go-style vending machines in Beijing

With the new funds, the company wants to generate profits next year.

Indonesia's e-procurement site Mbiz to raise USD 20 million

Indonesia&#8217;s e-procurement site Mbiz to raise USD 20 million

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Khamila Mulia

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

Transportation

The company is eyeing the Indonesian market.

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Sohu tests new office app as workplace collaboration tools see hyper-growth

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