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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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

East Asia

SenseTime’s AI solutions power facial recognition, image processing, and autonomous driving, serving governments, enterprises, and research institutes.

SenseTime

The funding will support continued investment in chips designed to improve inference efficiency at scale.

SenseTime spinout Sunrise raises RMB 3 billion for next-gen AI inference chips

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

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

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

Semiconductors

After building a robust chip stack, the Alibaba subsidiary is ready to test investor appetite in a red-hot market.

Alibaba clears public listing plan for chip unit T-Head as China’s semiconductor push accelerates

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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KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.

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

Oppo

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

Hardware

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

Smartphones

The Chinese media has pinned different labels on Duan Yongping, the founder of BBK Electronics. To many, he's known as the "godfather of the Chinese smartphone industry." To the western world, BBK is nearly an unknown name, yet, it was instrumental to the rise of five globally best-selling smartphone brands—Oppo, Vivo, Realme, OnePlus, and Iqoo. 

Meet BBK, the world's largest phone maker that you've never heard of | KrASIA Spotlight

Meet BBK, the world&#8217;s largest phone maker that you&#8217;ve never heard of | KrASIA Spotlight

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

India

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

Telecommunications

The clear proposition of a premium experience at an affordable price has elevated OnePlus as one of the most popular brands in India.

How OnePlus cornered India's premium smartphone market | KrASIA Spotlight

How OnePlus cornered India&#8217;s premium smartphone market | KrASIA Spotlight

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

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Oppo, Vivo, and Realme recorded a market presence of 51% in Southeast Asia in the second quarter of 2020.

How BBK's offshoots conquered Southeast Asia | KrASIA Spotlight

How BBK&#8217;s offshoots conquered Southeast Asia | KrASIA Spotlight

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Global tech firms must cut all business with the military regime, activists say.   Myanmar this week experienced the bloodiest crackdown since the military staged its coup on February 1, as security forces killed at least 18 protestors across the country on Sunday.

As Myanmar's military resorts to violence, Big Tech is dragged into the conflict

As Myanmar&#8217;s military resorts to violence, Big Tech is dragged into the conflict

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

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

Douyin

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

The relatively understated and press-shy ByteDance executive was responsible for creating short-video sensation Douyin.

Kelly Zhang is ByteDance's #2. How did she get there?

Kelly Zhang is ByteDance&#8217;s #2. How did she get there?

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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.

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SkyTran offers driverless, taxi-like pods that can cut down passengers' hour-long drive to just a few minutes.

Why India's richest person Mukesh Ambani is betting on American futuristic mobility company SkyTran

Why India&#8217;s richest person Mukesh Ambani is betting on American futuristic mobility company SkyTran

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The tech behind NFT art is changing visual culture in subtle ways.

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

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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Grab, Traveloka, Gojek, and Tokopedia are planning to list shares this year. The company that hits the bourse first may see boons.

Southeast Asian tech powerhouses are racing to go public

How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

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How does credit flow online? Explore digital lending tools, alternative scoring, and services accelerating capital access.

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What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

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As Myanmar’s military resorts to violence, Big Tech is dragged into the conflict

Kelly Zhang is ByteDance’s #2. How did she get there?

Why India’s richest person Mukesh Ambani is betting on American futuristic mobility company SkyTran

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Southeast Asian tech powerhouses are racing to go public

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