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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

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

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

GAC Group

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

Seres

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

Losses at EV makers like BAIC, Seres, and GAC contrast with a brighter picture upstream.

China's automakers squeezed as materials suppliers rake in profits

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China&#8217;s automakers squeezed as materials suppliers rake in profits

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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

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

Consumer Economy

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

Deep Tech

How does automation advance industry? Analyze robotic arms, drones, and AI-driven tools reshaping manufacturing and services.

Robotics

The Kickstarter-backed device marks an effort to move beyond specialized tennis equipment and build a software-driven sports ecosystem.

Pongbot’s Aura raises nearly USD 4 million for multisport coaching robot

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 of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 smartphones on display.

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

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

Artificial Intelligence

The deal follows regulatory approval for seven on-device AI services.

ModelBest’s on-device AI model is coming to Samsung smartphones

Opinion

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

Opinion | KrASIA

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

SMIC responded in a statement that its services and products have never had any military applications.

US blacklists Chinese chipmaker SMIC, stock halted in Hong Kong trading

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

BlueGreen Water Technologies uses its proprietary blend of algaecides to kill freshwater ecosystem-destroying algae.

How Israeli Tech Protects World’s Scarcest, Essential Resource: Water

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NoCamels

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

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

JD.com

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

E-commerce

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

Entertainment

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

Gaming

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

Live Streaming

SN and JD.com's JDG had an "e-retailer derby" in the League of Legends tournament.

Suning's SN lost at LoL Worlds finals but keeps strong in 'Double 11' e-commerce competition

Suning&#8217;s SN lost at LoL Worlds finals but keeps strong in &#8216;Double 11&#8217; e-commerce competition

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

Xiaomi will become Dongyi Risheng's second major shareholder.

Xiaomi buys into home decoration firm to boost smart home business

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Song Jingli

Robo-advisors cannot replace human financial planners

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

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

Fintech

Robo-advisors have their uses, but some portfolios still require human mangement.

Opinion | Robo-advisors cannot replace human financial planners

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Vulcan Post

Ant Group's Q1-Q3 gorss profit year-on-year increase: 74%

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

Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

Ant Group

Alibaba is subscribing for a fifth of the available Ant shares in the IPO, that could raise as much as USD 35 billion.

KEY STAT | Ant Group posts 74% year-on-year profit increase ahead of mega IPO

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Julianna Wu

JD Health buys into insurtech firm Shanghai Kingstar Winning

How do policies adjust to a data-rich world? Explore usage-based coverage, automated claims, and analytics guiding risk assessment.

Insurance

Shanghai Kingstar Winning is monitoring and protecting China's public medical insurance funds from frauds, misuse, and squander.

JD Health buys into insurtech firm Shanghai Kingstar Winning ahead of HK IPO

Startup founders underestimate the need for legal risk 

In danger of incurring crippling legal expenses while defending lawsuits and regulatory investigations, start-up founders need to be conscious of the risks they personally face.

Many startup founders underestimate the need for legal risk mitigation

Ruth Haller is the CEO and co-founder of Anapi. She has extensive experience in insurance, having previously been with Zurich Insurance Company for 10 years in various functional roles. Most notably she was the APAC regional risk manager at Zurich prior to leaving the corporate world behind for entrepreneurial pursuits. Her experience as an enterprise risk manager places her well with Anapi as they help startups manage their key risks through innovative insurance solutions.

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Ruth Haller

Smallholders face a series of interconnected problems. They lack access to information, financial services, quality inputs, machines, labour, and markets.

Building tomorrow’s food systems by solving yesterday’s problems

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