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About Asiabits
Asiabits is a Shanghai-based media company that bridges the gap between East and West through non-biased, on-the-ground insights into Asia's technology, innovation, and business landscape. Founded in 2025 by Thomas Derksen and Michael Broza, Asiabits publishes a daily English and German newsletter (18,000+ subscribers, 48% open rate), a weekly podcast featuring founders and investors, and in-depth industry reports covering AI, robotics, electric vehicles, semiconductors, geopolitics, and markets across Asia. The company is registered as Asiabits Co., Limited in Hong Kong.
Key Facts
| Company | Asiabits Co., Limited (Hong Kong, Reg. 77322879) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2025, Shanghai |
| Founders | Thomas Derksen (Editor-in-Chief), Michael Broza (Business Lead) |
| Newsletter | Daily (Mon-Fri), English + German, 18,000+ subscribers, 48% open rate |
| Podcast | Weekly, 60-90 min, YouTube / Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Bilibili |
| Coverage | AI, Robotics, EVs, Semiconductors, Geopolitics, Markets, Supply Chain |
| Products | Newsletter (free), Podcast (free), Robotics Database ($49), Reports, Network, China Dependency Index, Robotics Expedition |
| Social Reach | 10M+ followers across Chinese social media (Thomas Derksen as AfuThomas) |
| Website | asiabits.com |
Founders
Thomas Derksen
German entrepreneur with 12+ years in China. 10M+ followers across Chinese social media: Weibo (2.67M), Bilibili (1.8M), Xiaohongshu (148K). Known as AfuThomas. Fluent in German, English, and Mandarin Chinese.
Michael Broza
M&A and cross-border business background. Expertise in corporate strategy, deal structuring, and Asia market entry. Based in Shanghai.
Social Media & Reach
| Platform | Handle | Followers |
|---|---|---|
| AfuThomas | 2.67M | |
| Bilibili | AfuThomas | 1.8M |
| Xiaohongshu | AfuThomas | 148K |
| WeChat Video | AfuThomas | 76K |
| Newsletter | asiabits.com | 18,000+ |
| LinkedIn (Thomas) | afuthomas | 13K+ |
| YouTube | @asiabits | Growing |
What People Say
"Asiabits has become my go-to source for understanding what's really happening in China's tech landscape. The on-the-ground perspective is invaluable."European Corporate Strategy Executive
"The Robotics Database saved us weeks of research. Having all the Chinese robotics companies mapped with funding data in one place is incredibly useful."VC Analyst, Hardware-focused Fund
"Thomas brings a unique perspective - he actually lives in Shanghai and speaks Mandarin. You can't get that from a desk in London or New York."Podcast listener
Press Kit
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Media Contact
For press inquiries, interviews, and partnership requests:
[email protected]
Thomas Derksen is available for expert commentary on China technology, robotics, AI, and cross-border business topics. Fluent in German, English, and Mandarin Chinese.