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Web Reshapes the Lives of China’s LGBT Community

Rainbow flags fluttered around the world for Pride Month in June. One friend in New York shared a picture of the top of the Empire State Building lit in rainbow colors on WeChat Moments and tagged it “Happy and Proud.”

Suicide Rates Remain High, Mental Health Apps Not the Solution

Searches for mental health apps surged in the U.S. and China while effects of the digital solution remain dubious, a new report reveals.

All Wheels in One Direction: China’s Unique System for Innovation

The Chinese character xīn (新) means ‘new’. Another character pronounced xīn (心) means ‘heart’ or ‘where the consciousness lies’.

Produce 101 Begins a Wave of Interest in Chinese Idol Groups

The eight-episode Produce 101 recently ended its two-month run on Tencent Video. A spinoff of its South Korean predecessor, Produce 101 debuted on April 21 with 101 young women competing to be the best performer with the guidance of Chinese celebrity mentors.

Baidu Baike Adds Traceable Entry Editing Function, BAT Aims to Enlarge Blockchain Borders

Baidu Baike has recently launched its blockchain product to enhance the credibility and transparency of entry editing on its site.

Seeking More than Money: Next Generation Rises in the Internet Era

One year into an ideal job in a multinational corporation, my friend Lin made the seemingly risky decision to move to a startup. The multinational offered a decent salary, bonuses and a mature training system. What more could a new graduate expect?

Can the Tinder-like Tantan Help You Find A Real Date in China?

Momo was the top dating app on campus when I was in college a few years ago. Although it connected strangers, their limited interaction and short-term relationships earned it a reputation for being a “booty call app.” The more recent Tantan seems to offer a better user experience.

America Losing Tech Race to China with New Visa Policy

Trump’s New Visa Policy Closes the Door on Highly-Educated Scientists

The Rise of India and China Apparently Upsets America

As the two largest Asian economies, China and India are finding ways to collaborate. Should America fear a future of better India-China relation?

Is Germany WeChat’s Backdoor to Western Consumers’ Wallets?

Lately I have been thinking about how Tencent’s WeChat can enter other markets. It has been a tremendous success in China with more than one billion users. Together with Alipay, mobile payment has turned Chinese society from a society where people carry large wads of cash, to one which is largely cashless, all within the […]

Does Tencent Have A Better Revenue Model Than Facebook?

Facebook’s dependency on ad revenue is worrying.

OnePlus 6 Submerged in Coca-Cola, Will It Survive?

It has been 7 days since I started using OnePlus 6. Launched on 17th, May 2018, this is the latest flagship smartphone from OnePlus. As many are perhaps thinking about if this is a worthy device to purchase, I want to offer some of my initial impressions and thoughts on user experience thus far.

4.8 Million for a Fan Chengcheng Photo? China’s Fan Economy Explained

Fan Chengcheng is the younger brother of Fan Bingbing, one of the biggest stars in China today, and a celebrity in his own right with around 3 million followers on the Chinese social media platform Weibo. He recently participated in Idol Producer, an entertainment reality show popular among young girls.

Peppa Pig: in Celebration of Childishness

The latest craze: Peppa Pig “Check this out!” It was our friend Xue. Approaching our table in the restaurant, she lifted her right arm and flashed a pink object on her wrist excitingly. “What the heck is this?!”

Kai-Fu Lee Talks AI Applications and Opportunities for China at GMIC Beijing 2018

The 10th Global Mobile Internet Conference (GMIC) Beijing opened on April 26, the theme of this year’s conference is AI Genesis. Kai-Fu Lee, CEO of Sinovation Ventures, attended the panel discussion on “The Present and Future of AI”, where he shared his views on artificial intelligence applications and talent cultivation.

Peppa Pig: the Biggest “Cash Pig” in China

You may have overheard two middle-aged men talking about Peppa Pig on the bus in China. Videos of people getting Peppa Pig tattoos and Peppa Pig watches are going viral on Chinese short video platforms.

A Green Movement with 300 Million Participants and 13 Million Trees

In April, Pandaily went to Ordos, China with Ant Forest and its users, to participate in a green movement involving 300 million people — Ant Forest. Ant Forest is a special feature of Alipay, a payment app and platform under Ant Financial, that was created as a social corporate responsibility (SCR) project.

$14.3 Billion in 2017, China Pushes Globalization with Cross-Border E-Commerce

China Customs recently announced that in 2017, the cross-border e-commerce industry in China grew 80.6% year-over-year to reach US$14.3 billion in turnover. This is the third consecutive year that the industry grew at an annual rate of over 50%.

Truth Behind the ZTE Ban: Power Struggle between China and the U.S.

Huawei may have been the first Chinese company to be affected by the U.S.-China trade war, but its main Chinese rival, ZTE, is now also suffering. The two Chinese tech giants are facing severe challenges in the U.S., where legislators have banned companies from selling spare parts, products, software and technology to Chinese phone manufacturers. […]

Things the Indian eCommerce Industry Needs to Learn From Jack Ma & Alibaba

E-Commerce is providing a promising platform to sell most of the niche products. It gives varied shopping choices for the customer, educates the customer on product features, and provides a better reach for both small retailers and big manufacturers. It takes the business to the next level by bridging the gap between consumers and producers, […]

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