36Kr Daily Hot List - 2026-06-03

36Kr Daily Hot List for 2026-06-03. Tech and business news explained simply.

Shenzhen robot company Stardust Intelligence raises over 1 billion yuan, valuation exceeds 10 billion

This company makes smart robots that can do housework and factory work, and now it's worth a lot of money, which shows robots are becoming a big deal in real life.

Professor from Zhejiang University gets funding for robot brains that work in dangerous places

A company makes a smart robot brain that can find and fix problems in mines or tunnels, so people don't have to risk their lives doing dangerous work.

Tencent stock jumps, hits biggest daily gain since 2021

Tencent's stock price rose a lot in one day because good news about working with Meituan made people feel optimistic, which matters because it shows that investors think the company will do well in the future.

Private equity company Ardian partners with Verne to invest €5 billion in a digital infrastructure park in France

A big investment company is putting a huge amount of money into building a modern computer and internet hub in France, which will help make the country's digital services faster and more reliable.

Meituan gets to know itself better amid competition

Meituan lost less money than expected in the first quarter by focusing on profitable customers and cutting costs, which matters because it shows the company is learning to stick to what it does best instead of fighting every battle.

Doubao starts charging in late June and speeds up ties with TikTok Shop

The AI assistant will soon start charging users for extra features and connect to TikTok Shop so you can buy things through it, because the company needs to make money to cover high costs.

After 18 years of renting homes, Airbnb starts selling hotels?

Airbnb is now also offering boutique hotels, not just homes, so you can book unique places that feel like a local's spot, making it easier to have a special trip.

Top Chinese investment firm bets on plant leather brand PEELSPHERE with nearly 100 million yuan funding

A company that makes leather from coffee grounds and fruit peels just got a big investment to grow, meaning eco-friendly materials are becoming more real and useful for everyday products.

Former Little Genius team makes elderly hardware, enters home care market, plans overseas expansion

A team that used to make gadgets for kids is now making stuff to help old people live safely at home, and they got money to sell it abroad.

Ex-Meituan tech boss starts robot company to fix restaurant kitchens

They make robots that help pack and sort takeout orders, which matters because restaurants everywhere are struggling with high costs and not enough workers.

Global Chip LOF Halted from Market Opening Until Close on June 3 Afternoon

The fund was briefly stopped from trading because its price was way higher than its actual value, protecting investors from overpaying.

Pudu Robotics CEO says company is preparing for Hong Kong IPO

The boss of a Chinese robot company said they are getting ready to sell shares on the Hong Kong stock market, which means the company might get more money to grow bigger and give regular people a chance to invest in it.

DeepSeek plans to raise about $7 billion in its first round of fundraising

AI startup DeepSeek is raising a huge amount of money from big companies, which shows that investors believe this company will be very important in the future.

Vitamin maker and others set up 680 million yuan investment fund in Tianjin

Several companies, including a big vitamin brand, put money together to start a fund that will invest in new businesses, which helps create jobs and new products.

Hangzhou sells 4 land parcels for homes for 4.6 billion yuan, one at 61% above starting price

A city sold land for building houses for way more than expected, which means builders are betting big on the housing market there.