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Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

Kajima, a Japanese construction and engineering leader, delivers large infrastructure projects, sustainable building designs, and architectural solutions.

Kajima

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Singapore

The program will offer startups access to testbeds, funding, and a path to commercialization through real-world trials and regulatory integration.

Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector | KrASIA

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Kajima’s The GEAR launches Startup CoLab to drive innovation in the built environment sector

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

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

Autonomous 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

Billed as ready for mass production, the autonomous EV may set a new precedent.

GAC Aion and Didi unveil Level 4 robotaxi at Auto Shanghai | KrASIA

GAC Aion and Didi unveil Level 4 robotaxi at Auto Shanghai

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network. Since 2010, 36Kr has been delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends. 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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36Kr English

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

Cambricon’s blowout quarter signals China’s appetite for domestic AI chips.

Cambricon swings to profit as revenue multiplies 42-fold | KrASIA

Cambricon swings to profit as revenue multiplies 42-fold

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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

ByteDance

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

Short Video

Indian netizens are hungry for short-video content, but localization proves challenging in a fragmented and competitive market.

Chinese app hopes to expand on success of TikTok in India: Inside China's Startups | KrASIA

Chinese app hopes to expand on success of TikTok in India: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

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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The short-video platform hit 518 million monthly active users in March.

CHINA BRIEF | Douyin adds video call function supporting beauty filters | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Douyin adds video call function supporting beauty filters

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

E-commerce

The entertainment giant demands compensation worth over USD 400,000.

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance's Douyin sues Guangzhou-based firm for trademark infringement | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance&#8217;s Douyin sues Guangzhou-based firm for trademark infringement

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

Kuaishou

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

Pinduoduo

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

Entertainment

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

Robotics

Videos

They lead companies such as ByteDance, Pinduoduo, and DJI.

Video | These young CEOs are behind some of the most innovative Chinese companies | KrASIA

Video | These young CEOs are behind some of the most innovative Chinese companies

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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

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

JD.com

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

The move comes after major tech companies like Tencent, Ant Financial, and Meituan have all launched similar platforms.

CHINA BRIEF | JD.com launches mini program platform targeting 270,000 third-party merchants | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | JD.com launches mini program platform targeting 270,000 third-party merchants

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Song Jingli

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

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

Education

Online Education

ByteDance is prioritizing the education sector in 2020 by developing new products and investing in edtech startups.

More than short-video apps, ByteDance eyes education sector in 2020 | KrASIA

More than short-video apps, ByteDance eyes education sector in 2020

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AJ Cortese

Dailyhunt claims to have over 252 million monthly active users and over 51 million daily active users.

ByteDance and Falcon Edge participate in a USD 23.5 million round in Indian news aggregator Dailyhunt | KrASIA

ByteDance and Falcon Edge participate in a USD 23.5 million round in Indian news aggregator Dailyhunt

I cover Indian tech, startup, venture capital ecosystems for KrASIA.

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Moulishree Srivastava

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

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

Live Streaming

China is forecast to have 526 million livestreaming video users this year, up from 504 million in 2019.

Why China’s tech chieftains have become livestreaming stars | KrASIA

Why China’s tech chieftains have become livestreaming stars

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South China Morning Post

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SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

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

Tencent

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

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

Logistics

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

Venture Capital

China trends

A look back at the major fundraising deals that have happened during the outbreak period from January 2020.