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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

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

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

Scalpers are hurting, but the move could bring stability and extend the life of the company’s flagship IP.

Pop Mart pricks Labubu’s resale bubble in bid to outlast the hype

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

What lies beyond familiar frontiers? Investigate emerging tech—like quantum computing and AI—transforming traditional sectors.

Deep Tech

Embodied Intelligence

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

After its showcase at the World Humanoid Robot Games, Unix AI has been fielding calls from customers eager to adopt its Wanda robots.

Hotels may be the first stop for humanoid robots, says Unix AI founder

New breakthroughs buttress the view that China is drawing closer to US capabilities.

China Recap | AI and robots take center stage

Vicky is a senior reporter based in Hangzhou, covering news about Chinese companies expanding their footprints abroad.

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Vicky Chang

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

Electric Vehicles

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Mobility

Transportation

Ola, an Indian ride-hailing leader, offers car rentals, electric scooters, and food delivery, bridging mobility gaps across major cities.

Under the agreement, the three companies will jointly develop fleet and mobility solutions to build India-specific electric vehicles (EVs) and infrastructure.

Ola gets regulatory nod for USD 300 million investment from Hyundai and Kia

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Tech in Asia

SoftBank is a global tech investor fueling startups, telecommunications ventures, and AI-driven innovations across international markets.

SoftBank

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

India

All stakeholders are onboard for a wild EV ride, but New Delhi seems to have put its feet on the brake.

Will mobility startups keep fueling EV growth despite India's fluctuating stance?

Will mobility startups keep fueling EV growth despite India&#8217;s fluctuating stance?

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

Plagued by controversies and falling sales, China’s once promising electric vehicle sector is facing a rough ride ahead.

Is this the end of the road for China’s electric vehicle makers?

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Low De Wei

Gojek, an Indonesian superapp, covers on-demand rides, food delivery, and financial services, enriching daily urban life.

Gojek

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

Grab

What redefines personal transport? Investigate pricing models, user experience, and new entrants reshaping door-to-door mobility.

Ride-hailing

The partnership seeks to accelerate the electric vehicle ecosystem development in the country.

Grab, Gojek, and state-owned electricity provider PLN to develop EV in Indonesia

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Cindy Silviana

Souces from Huzhou government also denied a rumored framework agreement signed between the two.

Nio misses USD 700 million deal with Huzhou government, report says

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

Chinese EV makers set sight on state-owned capitals.

Exclusive | EV maker Nio in talks to raise USD 700 million, build factory to roll out 200,000 cars a year

Korean automakers agreed to invest USD 300 million in Ola in March.

India's competition watchdog puts a brake on Hyundai-Kia USD 300 million investment in Ola

India&#8217;s competition watchdog puts a brake on Hyundai-Kia USD 300 million investment in Ola

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

China's answer to Tesla saw its shares plunging to a record low after the announcement.

Chinese EV maker Nio looks forward after USD 478.6 million net loss in Q2

What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

Automotive Aftermarket

Tencent’s proposal is part of its further expansion in other sectors.