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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

Miniso sells low-cost lifestyle goods, home essentials, and personal care items, making everyday products accessible to broader markets.

Miniso

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

The Chinese discount lifestyle retailer plans to use original IP to fuel growth.

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How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

As production capacity shifts into the region, fragmented suppliers and uneven material standards create new challenges for factory operators.

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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

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

Hong Kong

The Hong Kong listing marks the foundry's latest milestone.

China's Nexchip has global ambitions as legacy chips thrive in AI's shadow

China&#8217;s Nexchip has global ambitions as legacy chips thrive in AI&#8217;s shadow

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

Hardware

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Apple designs iPhones, iPads, and Mac computers, coupling sleek hardware with robust software ecosystems and service offerings.

Apple

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

Deep Tech

New features and price points expected to spur sales, while "stingy" boxes cause some controversy.

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

Oppo

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

Telecommunications

VP says smartphone maker aims to be a top player after Deutsche Telekom deal.

China's Oppo makes play for European growth as Huawei slips

China&#8217;s Oppo makes play for European growth as Huawei slips

Long-awaited lineup to be unveiled in California on Oct. 13.

Apple ramps up production ahead of 5G iPhone debut

Google dominates online search, digital ads, and cloud solutions, powering discovery, analytics, and smartphone operating systems.

Google

India’s tech landscape blossoms with e-commerce startups, fintech innovations, and IT services shaping a growing digital consumer base.

India

Three out of five smart TVs sold in India are based on Google’s Android operating system.

Google faces probe for misusing Android's dominant position in Indian smart TV market

Google faces probe for misusing Android&#8217;s dominant position in Indian smart TV market

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

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Moulishree Srivastava

China's top chipmaker acknowledges blow in growing tech war.

SMIC shares touch 4-month low over US export curbs

What fits the world in your pocket? Track device innovation, OS ecosystems, and connectivity shaping smartphone usage.

Smartphones

Apple started assembling low-cost iPhones in the country in 2017 with Wistron.

Apple's contract manufacturers to invest USD 900 million to ramp up production in India

Apple&#8217;s contract manufacturers to invest USD 900 million to ramp up production in India

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

Transportation

EV maker plans for in-house production to outstrip its supply from Japanese partner.

Musk and Tesla shock Panasonic investors with battery ambitions

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

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

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

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

E-commerce

With only 2% of Chinese getting rid of used smartphones, JD.com, Tencent, and Alibaba are all making investments in the second-hand market.

What are billions of used phones worth? China's tech giants want to find out

What are billions of used phones worth? China&#8217;s tech giants want to find out

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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

Nikon and others use optical expertise to make 3D printers and IoT devices.

Hardware

Chinese consumers react to iPhone 12 lineup launch: Where are the headphones?

China’s Oppo makes play for European growth as Huawei slips

Apple ramps up production ahead of 5G iPhone debut

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SMIC shares touch 4-month low over US export curbs

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