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Douyin to Launch Recommendation App Kesong

ByteDance's short video sharing app Douyin, the Chinese mainland version of TikTok, will launch a brand-new recommendation application called "Kesong."

Shifting Landscape in China’s Live E-Commerce Sector Provides Fresh Opportunities

In China's rapidly diversifying e-commerce industry, livestreaming is emerging as a top method for driving sales.

Livestreaming Entertainment Firm Inke Rebrands as Inkeverse

Beijing-based internet firm Inke Limited officially changed its name to Inkeverse Group Limited on Wednesday.

New Oriental Education Operates Bilingual Livestream E-Commerce

According to Huitun Data, the number of viewers of "Oriental Selection," the official livestreaming room of Chinese private tutoring institution New Oriental Education, reached 12.746 million on June 11.

Kuaishou Revamps Push Into Targeted Overseas Markets

Kuaishou has recently revamped its overseas business strategy, setting up targeted ventures in various regions including Southeast Asia and Latin America.

ByteDance Launches “Lingjing” Livestreaming Device and App

Beijing-based technology firm and TikTok owner ByteDance has launched a new hardware device called the "Lingjing Livestreaming All-in-One Machine," as well as a corresponding "Lingjing" app.

Chinese Livestreaming Queen Viya Fined $210.3 Million for Tax Evasion

The organ made a tax administrative punishment decision on Huang Wei according to laws and regulations with a total fine of 1.341 billion yuan ($210.3 million).

Kuaishou and Suzhou City Reach Agreement to Settle E-Sports Headquarter

Kuaishou and Suzhou's Municipal Government have recently signed a strategic cooperation agreement that will see future investment in high-quality resources promote the settlement of Kuaishou's e-sports headquarter in Suzhou.

Taobao Live Reforms its Influencer Charging System and Opens Goods Pool to Livestreamers

Xuan De, vice president of Alibaba and head of Taobao Live, announced that all livestreamers will have access to at least 100 million products from Tmall, and the charging model for influencer marketing would be reformed.

Pinduoduo Launches Monthlong Campaign to Promote Reading

Pinduoduo is giving out 50 million yuan ($7.7 million) to encourage book purchases on the e-commerce platform as part of its “Duo Duo Reading Month” campaign to promote reading.

TikTok Plans to Enter E-Commerce Business in 2021 with Livestream Shopping

Chinese video-sharing social networking app TikTok was reportedly planning to enter the e-commerce business in 2021.

Kuaishou Shares Jump 194% in Hong Kong Trading Debut

Shares of Chinese short video app company Kuaishou jumped 194% at the open on its Hong Kong debut on Friday.

iQIYI Breaks Barriers in Viewer Interaction and Holds World’s First Multi-Screen Interactive Livestreaming Gala

China’s video streaming platform iQIYI held the Shout out for Love Gala 2021 on Jan. 15, becoming the first platform in the industry to use multi-screen interactive livestreaming.

Travel Agency Tongcheng-Elong Partners with Kuaishou on Live-Streaming, Short Videos for Travel Services

Chinese online travel agency (OTA) Tongcheng-Elong has partnered with Kuaishou, a short video sharing and social network platform.

Walmart Teams up with TikTok to Sell Products via Livestreaming

Walmart and TikTok announced this morning that they will co-host the first “shoppable” live-stream event on TikTok on Dec. 18, at 8 p.m (EST).

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