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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

KrASIA

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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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

Five Star

Retail

JD.com and Five Star’s cooperation goes back to 2017 when the pair began connecting their offline retail network and e-commerce platform.

JD.com spends USD 190 million for 46% stake in home appliance retailer Five Star | KrASIA

JD.com spends USD 190 million for 46% stake in home appliance retailer Five Star

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Minnesota

Richard Liu

The attorney says Liu "will vigorously defend against" the suit

Woman brings JD founder Richard Liu to Minnesota civil court, accusing him of rape | KrASIA

Woman brings JD founder Richard Liu to Minnesota civil court, accusing him of rape

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Song Jingli

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

Short Video

618 Shopping Festival

Douyin

TikTok says it's launching its own shopping cart, while its mini-app platform will give access to JD.com and other e-commerce platforms.

JD.com (sort of, not really) partners with Douyin for 618 Shopping Festival | KrASIA

JD.com (sort of, not really) partners with Douyin for 618 Shopping Festival

Logistics

Their housing benefits have been cut too.

JD founder Richard Liu cites "huge losses" for scrapping couriers' base salaries | KrASIA

JD founder Richard Liu cites &#8220;huge losses&#8221; for scrapping couriers&#8217; base salaries

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

Fintech

JD Digits

JD Digits is now valued above USD 19.4 billion.

JD's fintech arm acquires a peer-to-peer lending platform | KrASIA

JD&#8217;s fintech arm acquires a peer-to-peer lending platform

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

Travel

The e-commerce's travel channel is now operated by Tuniu, under an agreement which is to expire next year.

JD.com shifts attention to travel business with new subsidiary | KrASIA

JD.com shifts attention to travel business with new subsidiary

"A normal staff turnover" should be the real case, says the e-commerce giant.

JD.com denies that it's laying off 8% of its workforce | KrASIA

JD.com denies that it&#8217;s laying off 8% of its workforce

fire

layoff

If you can't go "all out" for the company, you're out

JD.com threatens to fire underperforming or overpaid employees in leaked email | KrASIA

JD.com threatens to fire underperforming or overpaid employees in leaked email

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

COSCO

supply chain

The JV will be leveraging both sides' strength to build a global logistics network and supply chain service platform.

JD.com

JD.com spends USD 190 million for 46% stake in home appliance retailer Five Star

Woman brings JD founder Richard Liu to Minnesota civil court, accusing him of rape

JD.com (sort of, not really) partners with Douyin for 618 Shopping Festival

JD founder Richard Liu cites “huge losses” for scrapping couriers’ base salaries

JD’s fintech arm acquires a peer-to-peer lending platform

JD.com shifts attention to travel business with new subsidiary

JD.com denies that it’s laying off 8% of its workforce

JD.com threatens to fire underperforming or overpaid employees in leaked email

JD.com forms joint venture with global logistics giant COSCO

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