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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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