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Risky derivatives offer overseas traders a way to tap the hottest IPOs.

Global investors use "perp" bets to chase China tech stocks like Unitree

Global investors use &#8220;perp&#8221; bets to chase China tech stocks like Unitree

Photo of Wang He, founder and CTO of Galbot, speaking at the World Robot Conference (WRC) 2026.

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.

Robotics

As robots move into real-world deployment, intelligence is becoming as important as physical capability, Galbot’s founder says.

Is the frontier of humanoid robotics shifting from hardware to intelligence?

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

Google

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

The HMS ecosystem has attracted over 1 million registered developers globally.

Huawei’s alternative to Google Mobile Services launches for public test

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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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The power bank sharing sector has regained momentum in 2019.

Exclusive | Chinese power bank rental platform Energy Monster raises SoftBank-led USD 71 million Series C

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

Internet giants increasingly the target of individual lawsuits in China.

Tencent in court as Chinese anti-monopoly suit goes to trial

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

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

Short Video

ByteDance’s advisors are said to be pitching a range of options to protect the value of the business.

ByteDance denies rumors of selling TikTok stake to address US pressure

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

Apple

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

East Asia

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

Oppo

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

Hardware

An Indian policy think tank is making plans to build a USD 110-billion mobile phone export business in the country.

India may offer new incentives to woo smartphone manufactures in 2020

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

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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.

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Kuaishou

CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala has been a battlefield for Chinese tech companies.

Kuaishou to disburse RMB 1 billion 'red packets' on world’s most-watched TV show

Kuaishou to disburse RMB 1 billion &#8216;red packets&#8217; on world’s most-watched TV show

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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Singapore, London, and Dublin are under consideration.

ByteDance’s TikTok eyes global HQ outside of China as US scrutiny mounts

The company competes with LivSpace that has backing from Ikea.

Accel-backed Indian interior design startup HomeLane raises USD 30 million

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

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