36Kr Daily Hot List - 2026-03-08

36Kr Daily Hot List for 2026-03-08. Tech and business news explained simply.

OpenClaw Sparks Lobster Craze: The Action AI Moment is Here! Big Changes for Workers Worldwide

A new AI tool called OpenClaw is getting super popular because it can actually use your computer and apps for you just by talking to it, which means lots of jobs might change because AI can now do tasks people used to do.

A '90s-born woman becomes the world's richest self-made young female billionaire

A young woman named Lucy Guo got super rich because she helped start an AI company called Scale AI a while back and kept her shares, showing how AI is creating new fortunes fast, especially for women in tech.

World's smallest electric cylinder created by former Valeo team, gets over 100 million yuan investment from SAIC and others

A company started by former car parts experts made the world's tiniest motor part that gives robot fingers human-like strength for delicate tasks, and car companies are investing heavily because this tiny part could make both robots and cars work better.

Three big news stories: A restaurant chain's boss steps down, a tech company hires thousands of interns, and a new AI tool gets so popular that people are paying to have it installed.

A popular restaurant chain is changing bosses and letting go of workers because business is down, a big tech company is hiring over 7,000 student interns with a good chance of getting a permanent job, and a new free AI program is so tricky to set up that folks are paying around $500 to have someone come install it for them.

Looking to buy shares in BrainCo and Qingwei Intelligent

People are trying to buy pieces of two tech companies, BrainCo and Qingwei Intelligent, which means investors see them as valuable and want a chance to get in on their potential future growth.

Mixue Ice City has patents for coffee stuff; a company got approval to go public; AI services are becoming more common

A popular bubble tea chain is getting into coffee with new designs, a company can now sell shares to raise money, and AI is being used more for everyday tasks like ordering services, showing tech is becoming part of normal life.

Xi Bei on the Brink: Founder Steps Down as CEO, Mass Store Closures and Layoffs

The founder of the popular Chinese restaurant chain Xi Bei stepped down as CEO and the company is closing many stores and laying off workers because it's been losing too much money and needs to survive.

10 Days Left: Looking for the Best Real-World AI Examples for 2026

A big tech news site is running a contest to find the most useful real-world examples of AI, like robots in shows or helping in factories, because they want to show how AI is actually solving problems for people and businesses, not just being a cool idea.

Sushi restaurant found with parasite eggs, lawmaker suggests fewer holiday swaps, Google tries to hire AI team

A sushi chain got in trouble for serving fish with parasite eggs, a lawmaker says swapping workdays for holidays is annoying, and Google is trying to poach an AI team from a rival, showing how food safety, work-life balance, and tech competition affect everyday life.

Hisense launches World Cup-themed smart home appliances with AI features

Hisense just released a bunch of new TVs, air conditioners, and washing machines with AI that can help you watch soccer games better, keep you comfortable, and even clean your shoes - basically they're making regular appliances smarter for the World Cup season.

Qianwen AI Glasses Now on Sale: Starting at 1,997 yuan with 64GB storage

A new pair of smart glasses called Qianwen AI Glasses just went on sale in China, starting at about $280, and they're like having a tiny computer in your glasses that can store photos and answer questions, showing how everyday items are getting smarter.

China to drop all import taxes on African goods

China is removing all taxes on imports from Africa starting May 1st, which means African countries can sell more products to China without extra costs, helping their economies grow.

Wang Yi on China's Economy: A Big Country's Role is to Benefit the World

China's foreign minister said China will open up more to the world and not just make stuff for everyone, but also buy more from other countries - this matters because it means more business opportunities for everyone globally.

China will make it easier for people to travel in and out of the country

China's foreign minister said they're making travel rules simpler so more people can visit without visas, which means it'll be cheaper and easier for tourists to come to China and for Chinese people to travel abroad.

China's Foreign Minister says China and Europe need each other, not fear each other

China's top diplomat told Europe that working together makes both sides stronger, and that trying to go it alone by putting up trade walls will just leave you weaker and left out.