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Photo shows Sonavox’s booth at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show.

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

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The Chinese supplier is building acoustic systems that automakers are increasingly fitting into their latest vehicle models.

Sonavox makes a loud case for audio as part of the smart cabin stack

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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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Huixing expects to give Mayer & Cie a new lease of life amid an industry hemmed in by Chinese rivals.

China investor takes over 120-year-old German knitting machine maker

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The MRO company is increasing investment in AI integration, among other areas.

ZKH’s Q1 GMV growth accelerates as efficiency push lifts profit

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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

Grab

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

On-demand Services

Drivers who rented cars through Grab's program were offered “3x priority allocation." This raises questions about its matchmaking algorithm.

Grab accused of offering preferential treatment to drivers in its rental program by Indonesian competition watchdog (update)

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

JD.com

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

Fintech

One dark side of China's fast-growing consumer loan industry.

Loan platforms backed by JD.com and Baidu face controversy as English-training agency Webi goes bankrupt

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

The Chinese conglomerate continues to diversify amid weakness in entertainment sector.

Tencent expands health care investments in USD 500 million Hillhouse deal

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

Kuaishou

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

Live Streaming

After snagging USD 434 million from investors, Zhihu has been trying to raise its profitability.

Baidu and Kuaishou-backed Q&amp;A platform Zhihu rolls out live streaming feature to speed up monetization efforts

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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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

The platform connecting travelers with local landlords is one of the fastest developing platforms in China in this sector.

Meituan rebrands its lodging marketplace to take on Airbnb in China

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

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

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One of the world's top unicorns is said to be exploring AI-driven titles to cater to the massive gamer base in China.

ByteDance deploys gaming teams in five cities in bid to double 2019 revenue

WeWork offers flexible coworking spaces worldwide, nurturing entrepreneurial communities and modern work environments.

WeWork

WeWork India plans fundraising for expansion to turn a profit, in the face of parent's IPO debacle.

WeWork India wants to raise funds, expand and turn profitable, despite parent's IPO debacle

WeWork India wants to raise funds, expand and turn profitable, despite parent&#8217;s IPO debacle

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Priya Pradeep

The startup connects businesses with freelancers for simple task-based jobs.

Indonesian freelancer platform Sampingan raises USD 1.5 million

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Malaysian drivers are frustrated at the frequent changes to regulatory policies.

Malaysia's ride-hailing drivers threaten to sue the country's Ministry of Transport and the minister Loke

Malaysia&#8217;s ride-hailing drivers threaten to sue the country&#8217;s Ministry of Transport and the minister Loke

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Grab accused of offering preferential treatment to drivers in its rental program by Indonesian competition watchdog (update)

Loan platforms backed by JD.com and Baidu face controversy as English-training agency Webi goes bankrupt

Tencent expands health care investments in USD 500 million Hillhouse deal

Baidu and Kuaishou-backed Q&A platform Zhihu rolls out live streaming feature to speed up monetization efforts

Meituan rebrands its lodging marketplace to take on Airbnb in China

ByteDance deploys gaming teams in five cities in bid to double 2019 revenue

WeWork India wants to raise funds, expand and turn profitable, despite parent’s IPO debacle

Indonesian freelancer platform Sampingan raises USD 1.5 million

Malaysia’s ride-hailing drivers threaten to sue the country’s Ministry of Transport and the minister Loke

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