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Four Weighty Reasons Why Apple Card Would Not Work in China

On August 20, Apple officially released a credit card under its own brand in the US. The minimalist white titanium card backed by Goldman Sachs was met with mixed emotions by professionals and casual Apple fans alike.

Tencent Announces 2019 Second Quarter and Interim Results

The Chinese internet value added services provider Tencent announced its unaudited consolidated results for the second quarter and first half year of 2019 ended June 30, 2019.

Alibaba vs. Tencent: The War Shaping China’s Tech Industry

The tech industry is used to clashes between corporate rivals. Major conflicts between corporate titans usually result in the emergence of a victorious monopoly like Google, or Facebook.

Tencent and Paytm to Invest Over $100 Million in Indian Streaming Service MX Player

Tencent, the company behind WeChat, China’s biggest social network, and India's leading mobile payment service company Paytm are planning to invest over $100 million in Indian video and audio streaming platform MX Player.

Sohu Launches Huyou And Joins China’s Social Media War

Sohu CEO Charles Zhang announced on June 9 the launch of Sohu's new social media app named “Huyou” (lit. Fox Friends). The app has been independently developed for over a year before its official launch on Sunday.

QR Codes are Back and They are Spreading Outside China

Not only do the Chinese hold QR codes dear to their hearts, but they are also pretty successful at convincing the rest of the world that their new-found love is not just a one-time fling. It’s meaningful, reasonable and is going to last.

10 Must-Have Apps for Travelers and Expats in China

Whether you are a traveler or expat in China, there are a few apps you’ll need to get to enhance your experience in China. We've compiled a list of 10 apps you must download before going to China.

Alibaba Group and Tencent Announce March Quarter 2019 Financial Results

On May 15th, Alibaba Group announced their financial results for the quarter and fiscal year that ended in March 31, 2019. Their announcement coincided with that of Tencent, who also launched the financial results for the first quarter 2019.

Ep. 38: Battle of the Red Packets

In episode 38 of TechBuzz China, co-hosts Ying-Ying Lu and Rui Ma dive into this year’s Battle of the Red Packets. The name refers to the custom of money-giving, which is an important part of the Chinese New Year experience.

Reddit With New Chinese Blood? Tencent is Now its Lead Investor

American news feed website Reddit received $300 million in total in a new round of financing. Chinese tech giant Tencent is the lead investor, contributing half of the total financing.

Ep. 37: The WeChat Mini Program — The End of Apps or Not?

In episode 37 of TechBuzz China, co-hosts Ying-Ying Lu and Rui Ma dive into the world of WeChat Mini Programs. Arguably some of the biggest innovations to come out of the Chinese internet, Mini Programs have no real Western equivalent.

Ep. 35: New WeChat Challengers: Duoshan, Toilet, and Bullet 2.0

In episode 35 of TechBuzz China, co-hosts Ying-Ying Lu and Rui Ma talk about WeChat competitors. Specifically, they focus on three apps that all decided to launch on Tuesday, January 15, 2019: Bytedance’s Duoshan, Wang Xin’s self-proclaimed “anti-WeChat” Toilet, and Bullet Messenger 2.0.

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.

How Social Media is Ruining Our Lives — A Source of Modern Anxiety

“A slut on Tantan, a composed thinker on Soul, a workaholic on Wechat and a cynic poet on Weibo.”

New WeChat Update Sparks Privacy Concerns — But What Can We Do?

On Dec. 22nd, WeChat launched its IOS 7.0 version on Apple App Store. WeChat is like Facebook, What'sApp, Apple Pay and Uber all in one.

VIPKID – The Only Chinese Company to Make Glassdoor’s Best 100 Workplaces in 2019

“Congrats to VIPKID for being the only Chinese company to be listed in the ‘2019 Best Places to Work‘ rankings published by Glassdoor,” said venture capitalist and technology executive Kai-Fu Lee who has been backing VIPKID since its foundation in 2013 through a post on WeChat.

Chinese Travel Platform Mafengwo Accused of Arranging Fake Reviews

Chinese travel experience sharing platform Mafengwo has been under the spotlight lately due to fake review allegations. The story was first posted on an independent WeChat account only to be denied by Mafengwo a few days later, leaving the truth unclear.

Q&A on Bullet Messenger and its “Non-impactful Innovations”

A senior product manager of a well-known social messaging tool shared some of his personal thoughts on how Bullet messenger is doing compared to the “almighty” WeChat.

WeChat Takes Down Multiple Blockchain News Accounts for Violating Government Provisions

A number of blockchain news and media accounts on WeChat became inaccessible on the evening of August 21. The Tencent WeChat team released a statement next day saying that the accounts have been permanently banned and their content removed due to a violation of government provisions.

Forgotten Renren Attempts to Shed its Image as Social Media Zombie

Once upon a time, the graveyard that is Renren was worth US $8 billion. The former “Chinese version of Facebook” imploded after building the country’s largest social media network.

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