Alibaba and ByteDance Launch Interest-Oriented Social Apps
Taobao, an online shopping platform owned by Chinese internet giant Alibaba, recently launched an interest-oriented community app called "Yousha" (友啥 Yǒu Shá).
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ByteDance's Douyin Introduces Interest-Based Social Function
ByteDance's Douyin, the Chinese mainland version of TikTok, has recently launched an "interest matching" function, which focuses on socializing based on short video content.
5/16/20222 min read
Skyworth VR Releases PANCAKEXR Brand and New VR Products
On July 25, Skyworth VR revealed a new brand called PANCAKEXR and the new PANCAKE 1 series which will be priced from 2999 yuan ($444.55).
Momo to Launch Content Sharing App Called Shumei, Targeting Younger Generations
Beijing-based social media platform Momo plans to launch an app named Shumei ("raspberry" in Chinese), which will capitalize on young people's sharing and recommending needs.
7/21/20213 min read
Inkeverse Launches Social Metaverse Product Targeted at Gen Z
Chinese social networking firm Inkeverse is continuing its push into the metaverse with the launch of a new social product for overseas markets called "The Place."
9/22/20223 min read
Social Networking App Soul Applies for Hong Kong IPO
Soulgate Inc., the operator of social networking app Soul, filed an application for a public listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) on Thursday, with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and CICC serving as co-sponsors.
7/1/20222 min read
Top 7 Chinese Social Media Apps You Should Know for 2020
When it comes to the most popular and used ones in China, there are 7 most popular social media apps you must know for 2020.
Newborn Town Launches Video Social Networking NFTs
Newborn Town, a global social networking company headquartered in Beijing, recently launched the world's first video-based social networking digital collectibles – "YUMY QUEEN 2021 NFTs."
3/16/20222 min read
China VC Weekly: Social Networking for the Elderly, Unmanned Retail Services and More
As China emerges from the weeklong Lunar New Year break, local VC institutions have announced several prominent new deals.
Short Video Giants Douyin and Kuaishou Compete for Social Metaverse
Following the launch of virtual avatar "Douyin Zaizai," ByteDance's Douyin platform recently unveiled a new virtual space. Meanwhile, competing Chinese short video streaming platform Kuaishou is also developing a virtual avatar social networking layout.
10/17/20223 min read
Tencent's Q4 net profit rose 105 percent year-over-year, gaming accounted for 37 percent
This is the lowest proportion of game business in total revenue. On March 21, Tencent released its unaudited fourth-quarter comprehensive performance and audit...
Ep. 34: WeChat’s 7.0 Update and Allen Zhang, the Man Behind the App
In episode 34 of TechBuzz China, co-hosts Ying-Ying Lu and Rui Ma talk about the latest version of WeChat, which first came out on iOS the third week of December 2018, and on Android a few days later.