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

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

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

Discounts of up to 34% add to pressure that could squeeze out weaker players.

BYD price bombshell raises specter of wider China EV consolidation

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Nikkei Asia

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.

The startup is building bots that prioritize emotional presence over technical perfection, hoping that’s what wins over families.

Joyin races to rewire homes with emotionally aware 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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How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

How is power evolving? Review renewable sources, grid innovations, and efficiency measures driving cleaner, more resilient energy systems.

Energy

The Chinese firm hopes its “cold core” architecture will reshape expectations for the 4680 form factor.

Can cylindrical EV batteries make a comeback? Talent New Energy thinks so

What guides machine-led insights? Uncover AI applications, language models, and decision-making systems transforming sectors worldwide.

Artificial Intelligence

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The five steps for true digital transformation using artificial intelligence

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Robin Moh

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

How do connected devices shape daily life? Examine IoT sensors, data platforms, and security protocols integrating smart tech into homes and cities.

Internet of Things

Midea

Smart Cities

Alibaba Cloud unveiled two customized chips, the result of its cooperation with home appliance maker Midea, on its annual summit held in Beijing on

Alibaba Cloud rolls out tailor-made IoT chips for home appliance maker Midea

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Song Jingli

Tmall Genie

voice recognition

Alibaba's AI Labs is investing $15m on Chinese dialects recognition

Smart speakers in China are learning dialects

Adtech

AnyMind Group

marketing tech

Singapore

The company also acquired a majority stake in a leading content management network in Thailand.

Singapore-based AnyMind Group raises $8m in Series B+ funding round

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Khamila Mulia

Face++

Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Megvii

Beijing-based face-recognition startup Megvii Technology Limited is reportedly headed for an IPO in Hong Kong. The firm plans to submit its prospectus to

Chinese AI unicorn Megvii plans Hong Kong IPO to raise $11.6b

chatbots

Tired of endless unsolicited sales calls?

Alibaba AI Labs to introduce AI cold call terminator

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Luna Lin

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

Pinduoduo wants to significantly improve its AI capabilities and recommendations engine

Pinduoduo is setting up a new tech advisory board led by Baidu's vice chairman Lu Qi

Pinduoduo is setting up a new tech advisory board led by Baidu&#8217;s vice chairman Lu Qi

Sogou

Sogou hints at going public in China, but offers no timetable

Indonesia

Learning app

Vietnam

Vietnam is the biggest market for Elsa so far