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After going viral in China, Botare’s hanging tissue pack is making waves abroad—with TikTok as its launchpad.

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Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Eratani raises Series A funding, Tin Men Capital leads investment in Groundup.ai, seven China deals, and more

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China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

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Nio, a Chinese electric car maker, specializes in high-performance EVs, battery-swapping solutions, and autonomous driving technologies.

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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Starting at RMB 119,800 (USD 16,800), Nio’s compact EV will launch in China before making its way to Europe and other markets.

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push | KrASIA

Nio unveils the Firefly compact EV, signaling plans for global push

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

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How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

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In the next three years, Pinduoduo will introduce more than 10,000 international brands to its platform.

With 20,000 import goods, Pinduoduo wants to leverage Black Friday to lure consumers | KrASIA

With 20,000 import goods, Pinduoduo wants to leverage Black Friday to lure consumers

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Pinduoduo reached 536.3 million active buyers, up 39% year-on-year.

Despite widening losses, Pinduoduo continues to prioritize user engagement over monetization (updated) | KrASIA

Despite widening losses, Pinduoduo continues to prioritize user engagement over monetization (updated)

Part of the company's efforts to reframe Pinduoduo as a marketplace for branded merchandise.

Pinduoduo now also wants to tap China's agricultural supply chain sector | KrASIA

Pinduoduo now also wants to tap China&#8217;s agricultural supply chain sector

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

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Alibaba and JD.com reached new sales records as spending money on Nov. 11 becomes a shopping ritual in China.

Infographic | Splashing 1482 billion in one day, China successfully overwrites "Singles' Day" with "Double eleven" | KrASIA

Infographic | Splashing 1482 billion in one day, China successfully overwrites &#8220;Singles&#8217; Day&#8221; with &#8220;Double eleven&#8221;

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The world's largest online shopping gala sheds a light into Chinese consumption.

Five e-commerce trends showcased by Alibaba's Singles' Day | KrASIA

Five e-commerce trends showcased by Alibaba&#8217;s Singles&#8217; Day

Chinese regulators recently underlined their opposition to monopolistic practices and unfair competition.

Alibaba's Tmall slapped with another lawsuit over abuse of market power on the eve of “Double 11” | KrASIA

Alibaba&#8217;s Tmall slapped with another lawsuit over abuse of market power on the eve of “Double 11”

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Chinese online retailers are gearing up for the upcoming "Double 11" shopping festival.

JD’s grouping-buying service lands on WeChat in hard catch-up with Pinduoduo | KrASIA

JD’s grouping-buying service lands on WeChat in hard catch-up with Pinduoduo

Pinduoduo's founder is the richest man under 40 years old in China with a fortune worth USD 2 billion.

Pinduoduo tops Apple's App Store global downloads in shopping sector | KrASIA

Pinduoduo tops Apple&#8217;s App Store global downloads in shopping sector

It still takes time for Pinduoduo to prove its value to investors as it is still unprofitable.

Pinduoduo

With 20,000 import goods, Pinduoduo wants to leverage Black Friday to lure consumers

Despite widening losses, Pinduoduo continues to prioritize user engagement over monetization (updated)

Pinduoduo now also wants to tap China’s agricultural supply chain sector

Infographic | Splashing 1482 billion in one day, China successfully overwrites “Singles’ Day” with “Double eleven”

Five e-commerce trends showcased by Alibaba’s Singles’ Day

Alibaba’s Tmall slapped with another lawsuit over abuse of market power on the eve of “Double 11”

JD’s grouping-buying service lands on WeChat in hard catch-up with Pinduoduo

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Pinduoduo exceeds JD.com on market cap, lagging behind Alibaba, Tencent and Meituan

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