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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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China&#8217;s food delivery wars taking a bite out of Alibaba&#8217;s, others&#8217; profits

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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36Kr English

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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Vicky Chang

JD.com | KrASIA

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

Venture Capital

China's JD.com is teaming up with Sequoia China to raise up to RMB40 billion (US$5.81 billion) for a state-owned fund that invests in China's long-term and strategic tech areas.

JD teams up with Sequoia China to raise $5.8b for state-owned Starquest Capital

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KrASIA Writers

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

E-commerce

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Let’s have a look at the impressive network that JD.com has built over the years.

JD.com: the future of China’s B2C market?

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The expansion plans comes after the company had earlier announced plans to enter the US market end of this year

JD.com plans Europe expansion through Germany after SEA moves

A few weeks ago, I visited a JD distribution center in west Beijing. It was a small facility consisting of a storefront, a bunch of delivery karts lined up outside and space for trucks to pull up.

6 things I learned working as a JD delivery guy

JD seeks to build a drone network and deliver all purchases to anywhere in China within 24 hours.

From four-wheeler to propeller, JD in pursuit of unmanned logistics network

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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Xiaochun Zhao

JD's online shopping festival unveils its ambitions in social e-commerce and new retail.

JD recorded $25b in order value of ‘618’ shopping festival

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Robin Moh

Google bets on JD.com for strategic global initiatives.

Deals | Google and JD collaborates strategically amidst trade war fears

JD.com bravely fights on as share price fell 4% after the financial release.

Is JD.com bleeding too fast in its new retail war with Alibaba?

How do trustless ledgers transform industries? Investigate decentralized databases, smart contracts, and infrastructure powering secure transactions.

Blockchain

Plus, Tokopedia plans to build an innovation center. Dropbox priced IPO at $21 per share.