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Breaking walled gardens: Why RedNote and Alibaba teamed up for Red Cat

As the 618 shopping festival kicks off earlier this year on May 13, RedNote and Alibaba Group have joined forces to integrate Xiaohongshu with Taobao and Tmall amid an increasingly competitive ecommerce landscape in China.

Sep 3, 2024

Is this the end of an era for top livestreamers?

China's top livestreamers are becoming either entrepreneurs or celebrities. Meanwhile, more CEOs are joining livestreamers as merchant-led livestreams have been growing rapidly on multiple platforms since last year.

Jul 30, 2024

Laopu Gold: The rise of China’s ‘Hermès of gold’ in the luxury jewelry market

Despite its reputation for traditionally crafted gold jewelry and being dubbed the “Hermès of gold” luxury brand Laopu Gold faces stiff competition following its initial public offering in Hong Kong—challenging the brand to uphold its status in a competitive market.

Mar 28, 2024

How tech and brand support can help protect China’s stray animals

Despite the prevalence of digital campaigns to raise awareness about animal cruelty and suffering in the country, China still has a long way to go before it can move the needle on truly protecting its furry friends.

Mar 1, 2024

Where is China’s gaming industry headed next?

A draft legislation was published in December outlining plans to restrict in-game purchases in a bid to curb “obsessive” gaming behaviour in China. Then it disappeared. What happens next?

Jan 30, 2024

Made in China, sold by China: A practical guide to Chinese overseas retail platforms

Temu, Shein, TikTok Shop, AliExpress—the landscape of Chinese e-commerce retailers is far and wide. So, what differentiates them and where are they headed next?