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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

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

East Asia

WeRide refines autonomous vehicle software, deploying AI-driven solutions that improve road safety, efficiency, and future-ready mobility.

WeRide

How are driverless systems redefining mobility? Uncover sensor technologies, regulatory frameworks, and AI driving cars without human intervention.

Autonomous Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Hong Kong

Autonomous Driving

Revenue jumped in the first half of 2026 as WeRide scaled its robotaxi fleet, expanded its pipeline, and pushed deeper into overseas markets.

WeRide’s two growth drivers accelerate as global robotaxi expansion gathers pace

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

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

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

Live Streaming

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

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How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

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Priced from RMB 3,999, the new 360 camera adds automatic subject tracking, AI editing, and 3D spatial reconstruction.

Insta360 launches X6 as 360 cameras hand more creative work to AI

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

Tencent’s rising AI infrastructure spending is adding another source of demand to an already tight memory market.

Can Tencent give the memory boom a new lease on life?

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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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BYD, a Chinese EV maker, produces electric cars, buses, and batteries, accelerating adoption of sustainable transportation worldwide.

GAC Group, a Chinese state-owned automaker, is one of China's largest car manufacturers, producing vehicles under its own brands and joint ventures.

GAC Group

Geely, a Chinese automaker, integrates advanced engineering, EV tech, and international brand acquisitions to expand its global footprint.

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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Subsidy uncertainty and sparse charging infrastructure push buyers away from full EVs.

BYD, other Chinese brands launch hybrid models in Indonesia

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Honda, a Japanese automobile and motorcycle manufacturer, produces fuel-efficient cars, eco-friendly hybrid models, and advanced mobility solutions.

Honda

Discover how Japan’s advanced manufacturing, robotics, and consumer electronics brands drive global technology trends.

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Nissan, a Japanese automaker, is known for leading the development of electric vehicles, fuel-efficient cars, and advanced safety technologies.

Nissan

Toyota, a Japanese automaker, produces a wide range of vehicles, focusing on reliability, efficiency, and innovation in mobility.

Toyota

Renewed purchase subsidies offer a boon to BYD, while Nissan looks to other markets.

Chinese automakers overtake Japanese rivals in Europe despite EV tariffs

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India

The jointly developed EV platform is being used for Avinya cars amid efforts to cut development times.

Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers' China reliance

Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers&#8217; China reliance

Operator EMT envisions a price similar to that of gasoline-powered kei cars.

China's Chery to debut EV minicar in Japan, following BYD's lead

China&#8217;s Chery to debut EV minicar in Japan, following BYD&#8217;s lead

A BYD Dolphin Surf electric vehicle, photographed in the suburbs of Udine, Italy.

Great Wall Motor produces SUVs, pickup trucks, and passenger cars across multiple brands, with a focus on expanding EV and smart vehicle capabilities.

Great Wall Motor

SAIC Motor, a Chinese automaker, manufactures passenger and commercial vehicles through various brands and joint ventures.

SAIC Motor

Low EV profits obscure a broader push to expand globally, adapt to local demand, and build long-term positions abroad.

The bull case for Chinese automakers, beyond EV margins

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Chery vehicles pictured on Liede Bridge in Guangzhou.

Africa

The Chinese carmaker is targeting the UK as it looks to expand into advanced and middle-income markets.

Chery's South Africa deal highlights global push as it ditches Russia

Chery&#8217;s South Africa deal highlights global push as it ditches Russia

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Vietnam

The carmaker aims to be among the nation's top three car brands by 2030, alongside VinFast and Toyota.

China's Chery to open its largest ASEAN car factory in Vietnam in mid-2026

China&#8217;s Chery to open its largest ASEAN car factory in Vietnam in mid-2026

The automaker is appointing a former Huawei and Geely executive to lead its assisted driving R&D efforts.

Chery reshuffles leadership at intelligent tech hub, signaling renewed drive toward smart mobility

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Chang’an Automobile manufactures passenger vehicles and is innovating in EVs and autonomous features within China’s automotive sector.

Chang'an Automobile

The likes of BYD and Chery are squeezing Japanese rivals, but the sustainability of discounting is in question.

Chery

BYD, other Chinese brands launch hybrid models in Indonesia

Chinese automakers overtake Japanese rivals in Europe despite EV tariffs

Tata-Chery collaboration highlights Indian EV makers’ China reliance

China’s Chery to debut EV minicar in Japan, following BYD’s lead

The bull case for Chinese automakers, beyond EV margins

Chery’s South Africa deal highlights global push as it ditches Russia

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Chery reshuffles leadership at intelligent tech hub, signaling renewed drive toward smart mobility

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