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

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

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

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.

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

Consumer Economy

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

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

On-demand Services

Platforms are setting user and order records while investment banks issue warnings.

China's food delivery wars taking a bite out of Alibaba's, others' profits

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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Nikkei 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

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

Both are doubling down on embodied AI, backing a growing slate of robotics startups.

JD.com and Meituan take their rivalry from takeout to humanoid 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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China’s AI sector firms its footing as chip exports ease and fresh funding flows in.

China Recap | Back in the AI saddle

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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JD.com | KrASIA

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

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drone deliveries in Indonesia

JD.id

The drone delivered a 10kg package of backpacks and books to an Islamic school in West Java.

JD warms Indonesia up to drone deliveries with first government-endorsed test flight

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Khamila Mulia

What medical tools shape care delivery? Assess medical devices, diagnostics, and digital services refining patient treatment.

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e-health

m-health

This is a big move for JD as it legalizes online diagnosis and for the first time extends public medical insurance benefits online.

JD.com is revolutionizing health services in founder's hometown

JD.com is revolutionizing health services in founder&#8217;s hometown

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Song Jingli

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Go-Jek is reportedly investing hundreds of millions of dollars in JD.ID.

Go-Jek said to invest in JD.ID at $1b valuation, Indonesia might have its fifth unicorn soon

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Mars Woo

Xiaomi crafts affordable smartphones, wearables, and IoT devices, appealing to users who seek innovation, quality, and budget-friendly tech.

The offices of these entrepreneurs closely reflect their personality and character.

[REVEALED] Here's a look at the offices of Internet big shots in China

[REVEALED] Here&#8217;s a look at the offices of Internet big shots in China

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DeFang Tang

JD.com takes a step forward into blockchain amidst sinking share price.

JD.com launches China's first blockchain platform for electronic business licenses

JD.com launches China&#8217;s first blockchain platform for electronic business licenses

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Robin Moh

JD in Indonesia

New Retail

JD.id launched nine virtual shopping kiosks at busy commuter train stations around Jakarta. Kiosk may not even be the right term. It's a digital billboard

JD.id opens 'new retail' shopping kiosks at 9 Indonesian train stations

JD.id opens &#8216;new retail&#8217; shopping kiosks at 9 Indonesian train stations

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Nadine Freischlad

Inside the arrest of Chinese billionaire founder Richard Liu.

Everything you might want to know about billionaire founder Richard Liu’s arrest in the U.S. (updated)

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Today&#8217;s Tech Headlines: JD.com&#8217;s Southeast Asia push

JD is known to invest a lot in logistics. Shoppers seem to appreciate the enhanced customer experience.

JD.com

JD warms Indonesia up to drone deliveries with first government-endorsed test flight

JD.com is revolutionizing health services in founder’s hometown

Go-Jek said to invest in JD.ID at $1b valuation, Indonesia might have its fifth unicorn soon

[REVEALED] Here’s a look at the offices of Internet big shots in China

JD.com launches China’s first blockchain platform for electronic business licenses

JD.id opens ‘new retail’ shopping kiosks at 9 Indonesian train stations

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