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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

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

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

East Asia

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

Coze combines workflow logic, collaborative planning, and proprietary data access to reimagine what AI agents can do.

ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta | KrASIA

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ByteDance launches Coze, its new AI agent platform, in beta

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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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

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

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KrASIA Writers

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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Didi Chuxing Kicking off Car-Rental Service and Who Still Wants to Own A Car?

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

On-demand Services

Plus, eBay to relaunch in India. Singapore's BitOfProperty raised fresh funds. 

KrASIA Daily: Didi apologized after the murder of female passenger | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Didi apologized after the murder of female passenger

The partnership is part of Didi Chuxing’s alliance with 31 companies in the auto industry.

Didi Chuxing in talks with Volkswagen to jointly develop autonomous car models for ride-hailing | KrASIA

Didi Chuxing in talks with Volkswagen to jointly develop autonomous car models for ride-hailing

I'm Xiaochun with 36Kr Global [kri’eɪʃə], a newborn digital media with a dedication to help Asia uncover its innovations and to create.

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Plus, SoftBank will overachieve on $10 billion investment target in India. Allianz looks to build a pan-Asia logistics portfolio. 

KrASIA Daily: Volkswagen to manage Didi fleet and to develop new car models for ride-hailing | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Volkswagen to manage Didi fleet and to develop new car models for ride-hailing

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

E-commerce

Renrenche plays a crucial role in Didi Chuxing's plan to rule China's transportation businesses.

Deals | Goldman Sachs, Tencent and Didi Chuxing invest in Renrenche's US$300 m round | KrASIA

Deals | Goldman Sachs, Tencent and Didi Chuxing invest in Renrenche&#8217;s US$300 m round

Outside of China, Didi Chuxing's global expansion is expecting a bleeding war.

Didi Chuxing mulls IPO to raise capital, as old and new enemies challenge its market dominance | KrASIA

Didi Chuxing mulls IPO to raise capital, as old and new enemies challenge its market dominance

Plus, ComfortDelGro mulls partnership with Go-Jek. Facebook released rulebook.  

KrASIA Daily: China's ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing reportedly in talks for IPO  | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: China&#8217;s ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing reportedly in talks for IPO 

Plus, Razer acquires MOL. Walmart is close to buying a majority stake in Flipkart.

KrASIA Daily: Didi Chuxing enters Uber's key market Mexico  | KrASIA

KrASIA Daily: Didi Chuxing enters Uber&#8217;s key market Mexico 

Didi Chuxing claimed it's the largest food delivery app in Wuxi city eight days after its launch.

Meituan-Dianping and Didi Chuxing both Claim Temporary Victory over Competition to Evolve into China's Super Service App | KrASIA

Meituan-Dianping and Didi Chuxing both Claim Temporary Victory over Competition to Evolve into China&#8217;s Super Service App

The launching of Didi Chuxing, the landscape of the ride-hailing market, and the Chinese ride-hailing giant's showdown with Uber, all in Mexico.

Didi Chuxing to Rival Uber in Mexico | KrASIA

Didi Chuxing to Rival Uber in Mexico

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Didi

KrASIA Daily: Didi apologized after the murder of female passenger

Didi Chuxing in talks with Volkswagen to jointly develop autonomous car models for ride-hailing

KrASIA Daily: Volkswagen to manage Didi fleet and to develop new car models for ride-hailing

Deals | Goldman Sachs, Tencent and Didi Chuxing invest in Renrenche’s US$300 m round

Didi Chuxing mulls IPO to raise capital, as old and new enemies challenge its market dominance

KrASIA Daily: China’s ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing reportedly in talks for IPO

KrASIA Daily: Didi Chuxing enters Uber’s key market Mexico

Meituan-Dianping and Didi Chuxing both Claim Temporary Victory over Competition to Evolve into China’s Super Service App

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