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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

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

Discounts of up to 34% add to pressure that could squeeze out weaker players.

BYD price bombshell raises specter of wider China EV consolidation

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Nikkei Asia

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.

The startup is building bots that prioritize emotional presence over technical perfection, hoping that’s what wins over families.

Joyin races to rewire homes with emotionally aware robots

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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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

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

Energy

The Chinese firm hopes its “cold core” architecture will reshape expectations for the 4680 form factor.

Can cylindrical EV batteries make a comeback? Talent New Energy thinks so

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

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

Huawei

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

Semiconductors

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

Telecommunications

Huawei says it will not have any shares in Honor, nor will it participate in its management after the deal.

Huawei selling budget smartphone unit Honor in rescue move

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

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

Paytm, an Indian digital payments app, enables mobile transactions, bill payments, and financial products for millions of users.

Paytm

What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

Payments

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Startups that have received letters from CCI include Paytm, Zomato, PhonePe, UpGrad, Dream11, GOQii, Razorpay, and Matrimony.com.

India antitrust regulator probes Google's alleged abuse of market dominance

India antitrust regulator probes Google&#8217;s alleged abuse of market dominance

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Avanish Tiwary

Meta oversees social networks (like Facebook and Instagram), messaging apps, VR platforms, and digital ads, connecting billions across continents.

PhonePe

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

WhatsApp Pay can now be used by 20 million users in India.

Indian regulators give nod to phased full rollout of WhatsApp's payment feature

Indian regulators give nod to phased full rollout of WhatsApp&#8217;s payment feature

Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

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

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

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

Short Video

Tencent share prices rose 4.1 % on Tuesday following the court's decision.

US appeals court squashes WeChat ban, Tencent share price shoots up

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

Entertainment

Regulators step up oversight of tech giants.

Google faces antitrust scrutiny in Asia after US lawsuit

Google has postponed implementation of 30% commission to April 2022.

Google Play's 30% commission awakens Indian entrepreneurs to a long-awaited battle

Google Play&#8217;s 30% commission awakens Indian entrepreneurs to a long-awaited battle

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

Three out of five smart TVs sold in India are based on Google’s Android operating system.

Google faces probe for misusing Android's dominant position in Indian smart TV market

Google faces probe for misusing Android&#8217;s dominant position in Indian smart TV market

Amidst the mounting backlash from Indian startups, Google has postponed the enforcement of the 30% commission on in-app purchases by six months to April 2022.

Can Paytm and other Indian startups take on the mighty Google?

Swiggy’s Indian delivery network offers food, groceries, and convenience items, catering to busy urban lifestyles.

Swiggy

Zomato, an Indian food delivery platform, lets customers discover eateries, order meals, and explore culinary experiences.

Zomato

Google faces backlash from Indian tech entrepreneurs for charging 30% commission on all in-app purchases.

Google

Huawei selling budget smartphone unit Honor in rescue move

India antitrust regulator probes Google’s alleged abuse of market dominance

Indian regulators give nod to phased full rollout of WhatsApp’s payment feature

US appeals court squashes WeChat ban, Tencent share price shoots up

Google faces antitrust scrutiny in Asia after US lawsuit

Google Play’s 30% commission awakens Indian entrepreneurs to a long-awaited battle

Google faces probe for misusing Android’s dominant position in Indian smart TV market

Can Paytm and other Indian startups take on the mighty Google?

Google puts Swiggy and Zomato on notice for running cashback promotions

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