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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

Luckin Coffee provides app-based ordering, convenient pickup, and a broad beverage menu, reshaping China’s coffee consumption patterns.

Luckin Coffee

Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

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

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Coffee

Luckin’s latest acquisition and Mixue’s coffee trials point to a widening split in strategy.

China’s coffee market splits in two as Luckin moves upmarket and Mixue digs deeper

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Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

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China Restaurant Insider

Photo of DJI’s logo on display at its flagship store in Xintiandi, Shanghai.

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

Departures at DJI have raised concerns, but there’s a contrarian view worth considering.

Why DJI’s talent outflow may be a sign of strength, not weakness

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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Cheng Zi

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

Malaysia

Singapore

Southeast Asia

Thailand

Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: GIC backs legal AI firm Harvey, Amity and Startale raise funding, China logs 14 investments, and more

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Sudo Lim

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

Tencent | KrASIA

QQ, a 21-year-old messaging platform made by Tencent, is seen as an alternative to WeChat for communicating with people inside China

Downloads for WeChat sibling QQ jump after Trump’s executive order

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

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Shenzhen is home to more companies on the list than any other cities.

Forbes’ top Chinese CEOs list includes names from Alibaba, Tencent, and Meituan

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

CrossFire, a Chinese television series based on the video game of the same name, racked up 980 million views in less than four weeks.

Smash success of Tencent’s drama based on CrossFire game reflects rising popularity of e-sports

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South China Morning Post

Tencent's gaming segment continues to grow, while the company is not certain how the unspecific WeChat ban in the US will impact its business.

Tencent posts earnings beat while waiting for clarification on WeChat ban

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AJ Cortese

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

The country's electric battery recharging or swapping sector has been drawing venture capital recently.

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent buys into battery-recharging facility operator Xiaolvren

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Song Jingli

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

Entertainment

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

Music

TME has also promotes an online live music brand—TME Live—organizing live performances in the past quarter as offline activities have yet to return to the pre-pandemic conditions.

Tencent Music Entertainment sees 18% revenue as paying users growth

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

Byju’s, a former edtech unicorn, merges video lessons, quizzes, and personalized learning paths to help students excel academically.

Byju's

Sequoia Capital finances transformative companies, guiding them through growth phases and global market entry.

Sequoia Capital

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

In a meteoric rise, Byju’s valuation has jumped from USD 1 billion to USD 10.5 billion in mere two years.

The making of Byju's–the world's most valuable edtech startup

The making of Byju&#8217;s–the world&#8217;s most valuable edtech startup

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

Visual Stories

China's EV startups face an intense competition between each other and traditional automakers, while Tesla's entrance has upped the standard.

TECH PANO | Capital-fueled "Teslas" of China are yet to own the roads

TECH PANO | Capital-fueled &#8220;Teslas&#8221; of China are yet to own the roads

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Julianna Wu

Douyu and Huya shares closed significantly lower in US trading on Monday.