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

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After going viral in China, Botare’s hanging tissue pack is making waves abroad—with TikTok as its launchpad.

How a hanging tissue pack helped China’s Botare go global | KrASIA

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

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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.

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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.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more

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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

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

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

Electric 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

Starting at RMB 119,800 (USD 16,800), Nio’s compact EV will launch in China before making its way to Europe and other markets.

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push | KrASIA

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push

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

Xiaomi

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What grounds digital progress in physical form? Analyze chipsets, sensors, and advanced components driving device performance.

Hardware

The adjustment in Xiaomi's local retail strategy is a reaction to the fast-growing business in Western Europe, the firm said.

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi closes its only flagship store in the UK | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi closes its only flagship store in the UK

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

Huawei

Oppo, a Chinese smartphone producer, emphasizes advanced camera features, sleek designs, and immersive audiovisual experiences.

Oppo

Beijing's chip and display ambitions collide with efforts to contain coronavirus.

Wuhan tech plants to continue operation amid coronavirus lockdown | KrASIA

Wuhan tech plants to continue operation amid coronavirus lockdown

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

Tencent

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

Gaming

How does information move at light speed? Review 5G rollouts, fiber networks, and connectivity standards advancing global communication.

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The Tencent Black Shark 3 Pro lets gamers perform in-game actions using voice command.  

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent and Black Shark joint-release first 5G gaming smartphone | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Tencent and Black Shark joint-release first 5G gaming smartphone

China’s fourth-largest smartphone maker enlarged its bet in the chip-making industry.

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi moves in on chip industry with investments in two suppliers | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi moves in on chip industry with investments in two suppliers

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China's smartphone makers are betting on large-scale adoption of 5G for a rebound.

Chinese cellphone shipments slump nearly 40% in January | KrASIA

Chinese cellphone shipments slump nearly 40% in January

Roborock is the first Xiaomi-affiliated company listed in the Star Market.

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi-backed Roborock debuts on China's Star Market | KrASIA

CHINA BRIEF | Xiaomi-backed Roborock debuts on China&#8217;s Star Market

The firm will use the funding to develop and mass produce new WiFi 6 products.

Suzhou-based firm Senscomm Semiconductor scores investment from Xiaomi-backed industry fund | KrASIA

Suzhou-based firm Senscomm Semiconductor scores investment from Xiaomi-backed industry fund

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The cancellation has cost these vendors the best opportunity to meet their overseas clients, says analyst.

Oppo and Xiaomi to postpone global launch events after MWC cancellation (updated) | KrASIA

Oppo and Xiaomi to postpone global launch events after MWC cancellation (updated)

Other companies, such as Vivo, ZTE, Amazon, and Sony, have confirmed their withdrawal.