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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

China

Doubao

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

The subscription test comes as ByteDance expands in MaaS and AI shopping.

Doubao prepares paid subscriptions as ByteDance seeks AI returns

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Photo shows Yang Hongze, founder and chairman of Autolink Intelligence Tech.

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

Hong Kong

Cockpit-driving integrated products sit at the center of the company’s pitch.

Autolink makes its Hong Kong IPO case with smart vehicle architecture

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

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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

After reaching 1,000 stores, the brand sees little time left before competition hardens.

Chinese dessert soups are getting a modern makeover, and Mak Kee wants to lead it

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

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Volkswagen’s manufacturing plant in Mosel, in Germany’s Zwickau district.

BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

Leapmotor

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

Europe

The tactic for dodging tariffs and easing trade tensions could raise costs and compliance risks.

Chinese EV makers awaken Western rivals' zombie production lines

Chinese EV makers awaken Western rivals&#8217; zombie production lines

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Higher-margin services adjacent to its car business boosted overall results.

Xpeng posts first profit as business shifts toward AI-driven services

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T. K. Lin

How are electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft transforming aviation and urban mobility? Explore how air taxis could redefine travel.

eVTOL Aircraft

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

Investment

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

Venture Capital

The funding will support the Xpeng subsidiary in scaling production of its modular eVTOL vehicle.

Xpeng-backed Aridge raises funding to advance modular flying car production

Photo of He Xiaopeng, chairman and CEO of Xpeng, speaking at the launch of the company’s second-generation vision-language-action system.

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

CEO He Xiaopeng said a leap from Level 2 to Level 4 autonomy is feasible.

Xpeng reframes autonomous driving as AI deployment in the physical world

Photo of He Xiaopeng, chairman and CEO of Xpeng Motors.

The automaker plans to launch seven new models and accelerate deployment of its Turing chip this year.

Xpeng targets 600,000 deliveries in 2026 as it expands hybrid and AI-driven lineup

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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Li Auto develops electric vehicles that combine smart cockpit systems, advanced safety features, and long-distance battery support.

Lynk &amp; Co, a mobility brand, offers connected cars and flexible ownership options, blending digital innovation with urban commuting needs.

Lynk &amp; Co

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

Zeekr crafts premium electric vehicles with smart connectivity, performance enhancements, and sleek luxury appeal for modern drivers.

Zeekr

Xiaomi's EV segment turns its first profit, but Chinese industry shares sink amid a hazy outlook.

BYD, Xpeng, and rivals race to shore up growth as investors turn skeptical

Embodied Intelligence

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

Robotics

Elastomer “muscles” and a bionic spine made the robot so lifelike that it’s forcing a rethink of how closely machines can mimic humans.

Was there a person inside Xpeng’s robot? CEO debunks rumors onstage to viral disbelief

Photo of Iron, a humanoid robot developed by Xpeng Motors.

Foundation and Large Models

CEO He Xiaopeng views Xpeng’s platform as the foundation for next-generation mobility and embodied systems.

Xpeng’s next chapter lies in physical AI, says CEO He Xiaopeng

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

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

Xpeng, Li Auto are developing on-vehicle AI models with billions of parameters, but size alone may not guarantee better performance.