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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

DJI sets industry standards in drone technology, offering aerial imaging, filming solutions, and advanced flight controls for professionals and hobbyists.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Backed by supply chain muscle and bold investors, Chinese startups are pushing to grow from local champions into global players.

After DJI, China’s founders find faith and ambition to drive the next wave of global hardware giants

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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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.

Each of the startup’s robots advances a distinct aspect of embodied intelligence, from speed and industrial use to emotional interaction.

After breaking Boston Dynamics’ record, China’s Mirror Me targets new frontiers in robotics

Image features the Xreal One, the newest model in Xreal's lineup of AR glasses.

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

Artificial Intelligence

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

Consumer Economy

The Meta Ray-Ban Display and rival devices may make personal AI agents a reality soon.

Are AI glasses the next smartphone race between the US and China?

As part of 36Kr’s ongoing partnership with Nikkei, you can read selected content from Nikkei Asia on KrASIA.

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Nikkei Asia

What powers digital devices? Delve into chip design, manufacturing bottlenecks, and semiconductor breakthroughs fueling global electronics.

Semiconductors

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ZTE woes may steer China’s AI chip development into a different direction

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

Hardware

Europe

Surging demand and political tension play havoc with global supply chains.

How the chip shortage got so bad, and why it's so hard to fix

How the chip shortage got so bad, and why it&#8217;s so hard to fix

The Middle East’s growing tech ecosystem harnesses the enterprising spirit of innovators from its diverse cultural markets.

Middle East

US semiconductor giant Nvidia announced this week that it will set off on an expansion of its Israel operations, including the recruitment of 600 new software and hardware engineers for a variety of positions

Nvidia announces plans to expand in Israel, recruit 600 engineers

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TSMC. is asking clients to accept higher prices as it ramps up investment to deal with a "structural and fundamental increase" in chip demand.C.C. Wei, TSMC's CEO, told clients in a letter seen by Nikkei Asia that the world's biggest contract chipmaker plans to invest USD 100 billion over the three years through 2023 in advanced semiconductor technologies, according to the letter. TSMC this year announced record high capital expenditure of up to USD 28 billion for this year alone.

TSMC cancels chip price cuts and promises USD 100 billion investment surge

Samsung, a South Korean electronics giant, offers smartphones, smart TVs, home appliances, and semiconductors driving novel consumer experiences.

Samsung

South Korea’s tech ecosystem features top electronics firms, world-class mobile technology, and platforms advancing global digital culture.

South Korea

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

Smartphones

The chip shortage that had slowed automobile manufacturing has now spread to the production of smartphones and personal computers, threatening to derail a post-pandemic economic recovery.The shortage spurred by strong chip demand during the pandemic has been exacerbated by the shutdown of a Samsung plant in Texas following a winter storm. The chip fabrication plant responsible for 5% of global supply has been idled since Feb. 16, causing widespread repercussions through the supply chain.

Samsung chip fallout threatens smartphone and PC supplies

Two major semiconductor industry associations in China and the US have established a working group to discuss trade-related issues, the Chinese group said Thursday, a possible olive branch amid trade tensions between Beijing and Washington and a worsening global chip shortage affecting both economies.

China and US chip industries come together to discuss trade

The company could be a beneficiary of the global chip shortage due to growing demand.

Chinese chipmaker SMIC inks deal worth USD 1.2 billion with ASML

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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TSMC and UMC activate water-supply plans as reservoirs face depletion in 60 days.

Taiwan's chip industry under threat as drought turns critical

Taiwan&#8217;s chip industry under threat as drought turns critical

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

China's largest handset maker suffers from US sanctions Biden appears to back.

Huawei to more than halve smartphone output in 2021

China's desire to groom homegrown chip firms has led to a series of multimillion-dollar investments in poorly planned projects, many of which went bankrupt quickly.

Out of bargaining chips: Inside HSMC's billion-dollar grift

Out of bargaining chips: Inside HSMC&#8217;s billion-dollar grift

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