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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

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

East Asia

How do virtual worlds expand reality? Discover AR/VR tools, content creation, and platforms layering digital information onto everyday life.

Augmented and Virtual Reality

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

Deep Tech

The hardware executive succeeds founder Henry Zhou as Pico shifts focus toward mixed reality and spatial computing.

ByteDance names Li Xiaokai to lead Pico’s next phase

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

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

Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is a platform that connects users to curated content for fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

Xiaohongshu

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

It may lack the gaming roots of Bilibili and HeyBox, but Xiaohongshu’s community dynamics can help smaller titles turn authenticity into attention.

Why Xiaohongshu has become harder for game marketers to ignore

Photo shows a visitor playing a demo of Bringer at Bilibili World 2026.

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

Its strategy now spans indie publishing, platform-grown IP, and a broader slate of steadily advancing projects.

BW2026 shows Bilibili expanding its gaming push across multiple fronts

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

Pinduoduo

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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 aggressive discounts are enraging some big brands who are reluctant to give up control over brand image and pricing strategy.

Tesla denies involvement in price-slashing Pinduoduo Tesla Model 3 promotion

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@0722vps.aieehr01.top

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Wency Chen

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.

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Tencent launches feature for selling products directly on WeChat

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Song Jingli

Visual Stories

Social e-commerce site Pinduoduo has made online sales campaigns a year-long regularity in China.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | What Pinduoduo brought to table that justifies its USD 100 billion valuation

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Julianna Wu

The new CEO, Chen Lei, is also a founding member of Pinduoduo.

Pinduoduo names new CEO, founder Colin Huang remains as chairman

Gome

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Suning

Huang Guangyu was one of China's best-known businessmen before being sent to prison. Now he makes an early comeback.

His 10-year sentence paved the way for Alibaba and JD, now he's back

His 10-year sentence paved the way for Alibaba and JD, now he&#8217;s back

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Lin Lingyi

CHINA BRIEF | Chinese appliances maker drops Tmall lawsuit, announces Alibaba deal

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

Logistics

JD.com's supply chain and logistics business proved to be resilient during the COVID-19 outbreak.

BIZ IN GRAPHICS | How JD.com emerged stronger from COVID-19 outbreak

Tmall and JD.com broke their sales records as China welcomed the biggest wave of online shopping since the COVID-19 outbreak.

TECH PANORAMA | China just held its biggest online shopping fest ever

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

Kuaishou

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

Short Video

Data may provide clues about current consumer confidence in China.