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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

China

The data center rush is fueling massive demand for power equipment and cooling systems.

Chinese suppliers set to gain from global AI boom despite trade tensions

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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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.

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

East Asia

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

Investors seeking founders with both technical depth and market awareness see SenseTime’s alumni network as a consistent source of AI talent.

After DJI, SenseTime alumni emerge as a new draw for investors

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

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

Consumer Economy

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

Smartphones

A teardown shows a sharp rise in domestic components following US export restrictions.

Huawei boosts ratio of Chinese parts in new smartphones to 60%

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

JD.com

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

E-commerce

Beijing-headquartered company aims to raise USD 2 billion in Hong Kong listing.

Chinese e-commerce firm JD.com files for secondary listing in Hong Kong, sources say

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What drives global exploration? Discover evolving tourism trends, hospitality services, and the shift toward personalized travel experiences.

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This investment also marks JD.com's foray into the tourism industry, which is being hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.

CHINA BRIEF | JD.com invests USD 63.5 million to gain 7.4% stake in tourism company Caissa

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Song Jingli

What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

Automotive Aftermarket

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

Users can control home appliances remotely from their cars via voice command or touch screen.

CHINA BRIEF | JD.com teams up with SAIC Volkswagen to allow home appliances control from vehicles

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Sun Henan

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

Ant Group

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

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

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

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

Startups have proved vulnerable to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Despite China's tech giants' support, these promising startups have failed to survive the coronavirus pandemic

Despite China&#8217;s tech giants&#8217; support, these promising startups have failed to survive the coronavirus pandemic

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

Southeast Asia

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

Venture Capital

Equator Pure Nature's products are derived from a pineapple fermentation process rather than petrochemicals.

This Thai natural household cleaning products firm eyes fivefold sales increase in China

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

Pinduoduo

Pinduoduo will subscribe to USD 200 million in convertible bonds to be issued by Gome as part of the partnership.

Pinduoduo partners with Gome, former largest electronics retailer in China

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

Logistics

The partnership with JD Logistics will help Chinese merchants improve their efficiency and reduce resource wastage.

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com teams up with US firm Blue Yonder on AI supply chain transformation

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South China Morning Post

65% of one brand's products were sold after just four days.