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Anta, a Chinese sportswear brand, specializes in performance-driven design, equipping athletes and consumers with innovative sports apparel and footwear.

Anta

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 sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Under new leadership and a revamped retail approach, Maia Active is narrowing its focus, trimming SKUs, and aiming to become China’s Lululemon alternative.

Maia Active finds second wind with Anta’s backing and a yoga-first strategy

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36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

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

Deep Tech

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The legislation would strip away tax credits, making investors think twice.

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" threatens to pull plug on China solar players

Trump&#8217;s &#8220;Big Beautiful Bill&#8221; threatens to pull plug on China solar players

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Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

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

President Ma Donghui takes control of product, supply, and sales as the company prepares new EV releases.

Li Auto unites R&D and sales to counter Xiaomi’s YU7 momentum

Li Auto unites R&#038;D and sales to counter Xiaomi’s YU7 momentum

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

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

How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

Lending

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Southeast Asia

Armed with fresh capital and a growing network of banks and developers, the startup is working to ease mortgage challenges across the region.

With USD 5.1 million in new funding, Ringkas aims to make homeownership more attainable in Indonesia

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

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

Autonomous Vehicles

In his first formal response to the accident, CEO Lei Jun acknowledged rising expectations for Xiaomi and committed to meeting higher standards.

After fatal SU7 crash, Xiaomi vows to rebuild trust and lead on EV safety

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Europe

Backed by Stellantis, the Chinese automaker is narrowing losses and gaining ground at home, but trade tensions may cloud its European expansion.

Leapmotor rebounds in Q1 on strong EV sales, but Europe remains a looming test

An alias used when humans and machines team up in our newsroom. Articles under this byline may be shaped with the help of AI, but are always vetted by a human before publication.

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Sudo Lim

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Investment

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

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Singapore

The latest funding will support Whale’s expansion of its product suite and global presence across Asia, Europe, and North America.

With USD 60 million and heavyweight backers, Whale charts its course in enterprise AI

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

Telecommunications

Armed with new funding and a GlobalTix tie-up, Firsty is pushing a future where mobile connectivity comes pre-installed.

Can Firsty kill the SIM card? A fresh fundraise and travel tech deal give it a shot

Sohu, a Chinese internet company, offers diverse services including news aggregation, online gaming, and video streaming.

Sohu

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

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

Gaming kept Sohu’s margins high, but with weak ad returns and slowing mobile user growth, the company risks being left behind.

Sohu’s ad revenue fades as it clings to gaming for stability

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

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

On-demand Services

Hong Kong

Middle East

The logistics platform joins a crowded field but aims to win on transparency, tech, and adaptable delivery services.

With UAE launch, Lalamove bets its SME-first model can scale in the Gulf

Geopolitical friction hasn’t slowed outbound moves as Keeta enters Brazil, Huawei bets on ASEAN energy, and robotaxis roll out in Abu Dhabi.

China Recap | Chinese firms deepen expansion in Brazil and other markets

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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Vicky Chang

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).

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Shein, a fast fashion online retailer, updates its catalog frequently, offering trendy apparel and accessories to global style-conscious shoppers.

Shein

Temu, an emerging e-commerce marketplace, offers curated deals and value-focused shopping experiences for a global consumer base.

Temu

TikTok hosts short-form videos spanning entertainment, education, and branded content, capturing global audiences and driving cultural trends.

TikTok

TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

TikTok Shop

The end of the de minimis import duty exemption has dealt a heavy blow to Chinese vendors.