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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

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

Douyin

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

Pinduoduo

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’s GMV was RMB 4.05 trillion in 2023.

Douyin E-commerce targets RMB 4 trillion GMV in 2024, measuring up to Pinduoduo

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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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Lenovo supplies laptops, PCs, smartphones, and data center solutions, supporting business productivity and personal computing across markets.

Lenovo

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

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

Hardware

The chairman spoke freely but avoided questions regarding business in Russia.

Lenovo "optimistic" AI across product lineup will energize earnings

Lenovo &#8220;optimistic&#8221; AI across product lineup will energize earnings

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

How do businesses grow responsibly? Examine green policies, sustainable materials, and climate commitments guiding corporate strategies.

Sustainability

Alibaba’s new science and technology park showcases ESG design in every detail.

Alibaba unveils tech park with comprehensive ESG integration

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

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

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

Investment

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

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

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

Venture Capital

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Naver’s Webtoon Entertainment files for US IPO, Hello Health Group secures investment from 5i Ventures, eight China deals, and more

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

Apple

The US market serves as both the backbone and the driving force behind global technological advancements.

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

Smartphones

Japan

Japan and the Asia Pacific lead Apple's revenue decline in the January-March quarter.

Apple CEO calls China "the most competitive market in the world" as iPhone sales drop

Apple CEO calls China &#8220;the most competitive market in the world&#8221; as iPhone sales drop

How do we operate off Earth? Explore satellites, launch services, and research ventures pioneering new space economies.

Space Tech

Hefei is a city that does not shy away from investing heavily in technology.

Hefei sets sights on aerospace information industry as the next frontier

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

Cost-effectiveness, return on investment, and the desire to experience new things are key factors driving this shift.

Secondhand NEVs gain favor among China’s younger generation

India

Middle East

Deals in brief: Lenovo signs USD 2 billion agreement with PIF’s Alat, HSBC leads Series A investment in Marketnode, eight China and India deals, and more

CATL manufactures batteries that power electric vehicles, energy storage, and renewable energy infrastructures globally.

CATL

How do we store tomorrow’s power? Evaluate battery R&amp;D, manufacturing progress, and recycling strategies fueling energy independence.

Batteries

Battery

Clearer production timelines and strong policy support are boosting investor confidence in China's solid-state battery projects.

Growing confidence in solid-state batteries sparks investor interest in China

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

Semiconductors

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chips

China’s RMB 344 billion semiconductor fund signals a major push for tech self-sufficiency amid US restrictions.

Big picture: China boosts chip industry with massive new fund

KrASIA Connection curates technology and innovation updates from China.

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