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TikTok Owner ByteDance Expands into E-commerce

TikTok’s parent company ByteDance announced the creation of its new Department of E-commerce Business on the eve of 618 Shopping Festival.

Short Video Platform Kuaishou to Set up Major Data Center in Inner Mongolia

As the Chinese government pushed for new infrastructure projects last month, Kuaishou and other companies are investing to build data centers.

China’s Most Popular Online Video Platforms

Now, after a decade of development and vicious competition, a slew of video platforms and short video apps have emerged at the top of the Chinese online video streaming game.

Stop It. SARS Wasn’t the Reason E-commerce Boomed in China

Comparing the current crisis to the SARS outbreak of 2003, some people argue that similar to how SARS boosted China’s e-commerce industry, the COVID-19 outbreak could also propel new innovations.

First Remote Work Day After Spring Festival Starts with Software Breakdown

For many Chinese white collar workers trapped inside their homes due to the coronavirus outbreak, it’s been a miraculously chaotic day on February 3.

Alibaba Partners with CCTV’s Spring Festival Gala to Launch Interactive Campaigns

China's annual Spring Festival is approaching. On January 11, Taobao announced an exclusive e-commerce partnership with CCTV's Spring Festival Gala.

Smart City Dreams of China Tech

Smart cities and smart transportation are what Chinese tech giants have been obsessed with since AI, 5G and IoT turned from hackneyed buzzwords to everyday reality.

Alibaba Halts Sales of Vape Components to the US

Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba announced on October 9 that the company will stop selling e-cigarette components in the US.

Ant Financial in Talks to Lead $600 Million Investment in Indian Delivery App Zomato

Ant Financial, the Chinese payments giant, is in talks to lead a $600 million funding round in India’s leading food delivery app Zomato, people familiar with the matter told the Economic Times.

21 Chinese Investors Make Record on Forbes’ 2019 Midas List

According to Forbes, a record number of Chinese investors, particularly women investors, have made Forbes' 2019 Midas List.

The Brand Power of Chinese Brands is Growing Overseas—Huawei Tops the List

Research from brand equity experts BrandZ—by WPP and Kantar—reveals the “Brand Power” of leading Chinese brands is up 15 percent year-on-year, compared with 5 percent growth last year.

Alibaba Acquires Israeli Startup InfinityAR

Alibaba has acquired the Israeli augmented reality software startup InfinityAR, both companies announced on Mar. 24. While no financial details were disclosed, Globes cited market sources estimating a deal in excess of $10 million.

The NBA and Alibaba Expand Partnership in China

On March 7th, NBA China and Alibaba Group announced today that an expansion of their partnership will bring content from the NBA to Alibaba’s platforms for the first time, as well as including an enhanced online shopping experience for consumers in China.

Alibaba and Office Depot Enters Partnership to Serve Small U.S. Businesses

Office Depot, the well-known American office supplies retailer, is joining forces with China's Alibaba Group. Alibaba.com will create a new online destination to access the business's network and serve the needs of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the United States.

Cainiao Opens China’s First Driver-Less Vehicle Park

On Feb. 28, Cainiao announced that the first driver-less vehicle park in China was opened in Chengdu, Sichuan.

Alibaba Jointly Produced Green Book, an Oscars 2019 Winner

The 2019 Oscar winners are here, and it's not a U.S. award only! Alibaba Pictures Group Limited co-produced Green Book, which won Oscars for Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 91st Academy Awards (The Oscars).

Alibaba Buys 8 Percent Stake in Popular Chinese Video Platform Bilibili

As if making a marriage announcement on Feb. 14, Alibaba Group announced that it will be deepening its cooperation with the popular Chinese video platform Bilibili.

Alibaba Surpasses 3Q Estimates With 41% Climb in Revenue

On Jan. 31, Alibaba Group announced its financial results for the quarter ended on December 31, 2018. For the past quarter, Alibaba has achieved a revenue of $17,057 million, with a 41 percent year-on-year growth.

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