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

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How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

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Nikkei Asia

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

Keeta, an independent brand of Meituan, specializes in food and consumer product delivery services.

Keeta

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

Xiaoxiang Supermarket leverages digital channels to deliver groceries and essentials directly to local consumers’ doorsteps.

Xiaoxiang Supermarket

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

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

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Keeta is gaining traction in international markets as the company ramps up investments in AI and retail initiatives.

Meituan’s overseas push steadies investors despite second consecutive loss

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T. K. Lin

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Deep Tech

Its operating system is designed to let devices generate and execute code using natural language.

After OpenClaw, this company aims to build “vibe hardware” powered by AI agents

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

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

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

Ant Group

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

Tmall, Alibaba’s B2C platform, hosts premium brands and official stores, offering authenticated products to Chinese consumers seeking quality goods.

Tmall

As for user accounts, Pinduoduo could overtake Alibaba as soon as next quarter.

Alibaba posts better-than-expected earnings but disappoints with tepid user growth

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Julianna Wu

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

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

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

Entertainment

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

Video

Bytedance has been investing aggressively in the online reading sector, where Tencent is already a leading player.

ByteDance injects USD 1 billion in online publisher Zhangyue, main rival of Tencent‘s China Literature

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

Fintech

Strong China retail sales buffer group against fintech affiliate's IPO turmoil.

Alibaba expected to fly above Ant turmoil with strong growth

"Regulators could use the IPO pause to re-assess the impact Ant may bring to the ecosystem of the Star Market."

Ant's IPO has to wait for the small loan regulation to be fully implemented, says expert

Ant&#8217;s IPO has to wait for the small loan regulation to be fully implemented, says expert

"Ant's valuation is sure to be affected greatly as the microloan business accounted for almost half of the company's entire profits."

Ant won't be able to resume IPO in short term, analysts say

Ant won&#8217;t be able to resume IPO in short term, analysts say

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Song Jingli

Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma is in possession of 34% of Ant Group's shares.

KEY STAT | Jack Ma's wealth shrinks USD 3 billion as Ant's IPO is suspended

KEY STAT | Jack Ma&#8217;s wealth shrinks USD 3 billion as Ant&#8217;s IPO is suspended

Ant Group's business model and advantages

Visual Stories

"Small is beautiful, small is powerful," Ant Group says on its website.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Ant Group's business logic, advantages, and 'small' customers

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Ant Group&#8217;s business logic, advantages, and &#8216;small&#8217; customers

Alibaba to invest USD 300 million in London-based luxury retailer

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

JD.com

Alibaba joins JD.com and Tencent to become an investor in the London-based company.

KEY STAT | Alibaba to invest USD 300 million in luxury retailer Farfetch

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

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

Short Video

Tencent, which has backed Kuaishou since 2017, will be a cornerstone investor in the IPO.

Alibaba

Alibaba posts better-than-expected earnings but disappoints with tepid user growth

ByteDance injects USD 1 billion in online publisher Zhangyue, main rival of Tencent‘s China Literature

Alibaba expected to fly above Ant turmoil with strong growth

Ant’s IPO has to wait for the small loan regulation to be fully implemented, says expert

Ant won’t be able to resume IPO in short term, analysts say

KEY STAT | Jack Ma’s wealth shrinks USD 3 billion as Ant’s IPO is suspended

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | Ant Group’s business logic, advantages, and ‘small’ customers

KEY STAT | Alibaba to invest USD 300 million in luxury retailer Farfetch

Alibaba and Jack Ma’s YF Capital to join Kuaishou’s upcoming Hong Kong IPO

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