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Multiple Bilibili Content Creators Stop Uploading New Videos

In recent times, Bilibili users have observed that several content creators whom they have been following for a while now have posted videos announcing the temporary suspension of updates. This move by the Chinese video streaming platform has caused quite a stir on social media.

TikTok Rival Kuaishou’s Business in China Turns Profitable in 2022

Kuaishou, a Chinese short video platform, reported a 16.2% increase in total revenue last year to reach 94.2 billion yuan ($13 billion), up from 81.1 billion yuan in 2021. The company also significantly reduced its adjusted net loss from 18.9 billion yuan in 2021 to just 5.8 billion yuan last year.

TikTok CEO Grilled by US Lawmakers

The United States Congress recently held a hearing on TikTok after a three-year hiatus, revisiting concerns over the app's ownership by ByteDance and the possibility of separating it from the Chinese parent company or outright banning it in the US.

ByteDance’s Douyin Launches Video App Qingtao

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok owned by ByteDance, quietly launched an application called "Qingtao." It is a video platform for young people with a focus on interest and knowledge sharing.

Kuaishou Rejects Chairman Su Hua’s Plan of Entering Chip Business

After Su Hua stepped down as CEO of Chinese short video platform Kuaishou in October 2021, little was known about his actions following the transition. Su was reportedly likely eyeing to enter the computer chip industry, but Kuaishou later denied this.

Kuaishou CTO Chen Dingjia Resigns

Chinese short video platform and TikTok rival Kuaishou announced on January 17 that Chen Dingjia will resign as chief technology officer, as he plans to devote more time to his family and personal affairs.

ByteDance’s Douyin Group Adjusts Organizational Structure

ByteDance-owned Douyin Group has adjusted its organizational structure, naming Han Shangyou, the current vice president of Douyin, as the platform's new head, managing several business lines.

ByteDance’s Douyin Wins FIFA World Cup Broadcasting Rights

Football fans in China previously watched the World Cup only through traditional television channels like CCTV or online video streaming platforms such as Youku, but during this year's edition, ByteDance's Douyin became the first short video platform in the country to obtain live broadcasting rights for the competition.

Kuaishou Resumes Links to Taobao and JD.com to Boost Double 11 Traffic

Taobao and JD.com, two of China's leading e-commerce platforms, have recently announced the resumption of links connecting them with short video platform Kuaishou, mainly aiming at the annual Double 11 Shopping Festival.

Kuaishou Reorganizes Overseas Business, Sets up Commercialization Teams in Brazil and Indonesia

Chinese short video app Kuaishou's overseas business structure has been adjusted. A separate international commercialization department was set up within the division to boost revenue.

TikTok Sister App Douyin Reaches Cooperation with Food Delivery Platform Ele.me

On August 19, Ele.me, a food delivery platform, and ByteDance's Douyin, jointly announced a cooperation deal. The two sides will work together to explore offerings of local life services while helping to connect merchants and consumers.

Kuaishou Deepens Adjustment of Organizational Structure

Kuaishou, the leading rival of TikTok's Chinese mainland version, Douyin, announced an organizational restructuring involving multiple departments, and has set up a new management committee.

Two Kuaishou Executives Depart Firm

Peng Jiatong, the business assistant of former Kuaishou CEO Su Hua, has left the job. At the same time, Li Yongbao, the firm's head of business algorithm strategy, has resigned for unknown reasons.

Kuaishou to Start Alpha Tests for Creator Version of App

Wang Jianwei, Senior Vice President of Kuaishou, revealed at the company's 2022 Photosynthetic Creators Conference on July 29 that the firm will be conducting alpha tests of a creator version of its short video app this year.

Douyin to End Same-City Social Function “Circle” on July 29

ByteDance's short video sharing platform Douyin announced on July 18 that due to changing business developments, "Circle," a same-city social networking function, will be closed on July 29.

TikTok to Launch New Screen Time Management Function

TikTok announced on June 9 that throughout coming weeks, it will introduce a tool to help users control how much time they spend on the short video app in a single sitting by enabling regular screen time breaks.

Douyin Reaches Cooperation With Chinese Super League

Douyin has reached a cooperation agreement with the Chinese Super League (CSL), becoming the football organization's official short video cooperation platform for the new season.

Douyin Releases Data Report on Protection of Minors

On Monday, ByteDance's short video app Douyin released a data report on the company's measures to protect minors. The report updates the company's progress in the promotion of a youth mode, content construction, platform governance and more.

ByteDance Raises Annual Goal of Local Life Services Business to 50B Yuan

ByteDance has raised the annual target of its local life services business to 50 billion yuan ($7.4 billion), which is higher than the target set at the end of last year.

Kuaishou Q1 Revenue Rose 24% to 21.1 Billion Yuan

Kuaishou Technology, China's leading content community and social platform, released its financial report for the first quarter of this year.

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