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Agibot

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

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

Attention is turning to intelligence, a robotics area constrained by data bottlenecks and other limitations.

After mass production, Agibot shifts focus to architecture and ecosystem

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

Photo shows visitors examining the Nio ET9 at the Beijing Auto Show on April 26.

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

Electric Vehicles

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

Foreign brands are tapping China’s low-cost manufacturing and in-car technology for exports.

From VW to Nissan, automakers bet on "in China, for global" strategies

From VW to Nissan, automakers bet on &#8220;in China, for global&#8221; strategies

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

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

Investment

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Cube and PvX Partners raise Series A funding; Singapore’s MPA backs six firms; eight China investments; and more

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Sudo Lim

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

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

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

Kuaishou

Weishi, Tencent’s short video platform, invites users to create, share, and discover trending clips in a mobile-friendly environment.

Weishi

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

Entertainment

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

A regular Chinese internet user consumes over six hours of the day on digital devices.

Chinese netizens spend 15% of screen time browsing short videos, 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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Wency Chen

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

This marks the largest fundraising in the infant-focused programming sector in China.

China's online programming courses provider Hetao Biancheng raises USD 50 million in Series B

China&#8217;s online programming courses provider Hetao Biancheng raises USD 50 million in Series B

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Song Jingli

Transsion, an electronics brand popular in Africa, produces smartphones and feature phones tailored to local consumer preferences.

Transsion

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

Hardware

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

Smartphones

Africa's top phone vendor Transsion's plan to use 94% of its IPO proceeds to invest in financial products stirs controversy

Africa&#8217;s top phone vendor Transsion&#8217;s plan to use 94% of its IPO proceeds to invest in financial products stirs controversy

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

Will Huawei help to popularize folding phones?

Huawei's USD 2,400 foldable phone MateX will go on sale next Nov 15th

Huawei&#8217;s USD 2,400 foldable phone MateX will go on sale next Nov 15th

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

WeChat

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

Fintech

WeChat Pay allows money transfer via phone numbers

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

JD.com

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

This is the second time for JD to incorporate automation in the retail beverage sector.

JD.com opens a robot-operated milk tea house in central Beijing

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

The former Gojek CEO is expected to bring about significant breakthroughs in Indonesia's education program.

Nadiem Makarim is now Indonesia's minister of education and culture

Nadiem Makarim is now Indonesia&#8217;s minister of education and culture

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Khamila Mulia

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

Uber is a mobility platform that connects users to ride-hailing, food delivery, and logistics services, operating in cities worldwide.

Uber

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

Ride-hailing

Delhi is the first city in Asia to have this feature that will help users locate public transport.

Uber launches its global 'public transport' feature in India

Uber launches its global &#8216;public transport&#8217; feature in India

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Priya Pradeep

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

Flipkart, a prominent Indian e-commerce marketplace, hosts electronics, fashion, and home goods with fast shipping and easy returns.

Flipkart

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

Indian commerce ministry is investigating online marketplaces Flipkart and Amazon India for alleged predatory pricing.

Walmart CEO urges India to stabilize business environment

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News

Chinese netizens spend 15% of screen time browsing short videos, report says

China’s online programming courses provider Hetao Biancheng raises USD 50 million in Series B

Africa’s top phone vendor Transsion’s plan to use 94% of its IPO proceeds to invest in financial products stirs controversy

Huawei’s USD 2,400 foldable phone MateX will go on sale next Nov 15th

WeChat Pay allows money transfer via phone numbers

JD.com opens a robot-operated milk tea house in central Beijing

Nadiem Makarim is now Indonesia’s minister of education and culture

Uber launches its global ‘public transport’ feature in India

Walmart CEO urges India to stabilize business environment

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