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

China

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

East Asia

Pop Mart, a Chinese company, designs and sells toys, figurines, and collectibles, primarily in a blind box format.

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Sharing the stage with century-old icons marks a new milestone for Pop Mart.

After appearing at Macy’s parade, how far can Pop Mart go in the US?

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How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

As globalization fractures, Hau Leung Lee argues that sustainability and regional resilience should replace efficiency as trade’s guiding principles.

The world’s supply chains are splitting, but this expert says that may not be a bad thing

Photo of the Yangpu International Container Port, located in the Yangpu Economic Development Zone in Danzhou, Hainan.

The tropical southern island becomes a testing ground for Xi's liberalization ambitions amid tariff turmoil.

China chases economic rally with giant Hainan free trade port

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

E-commerce

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On-demand Services

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Having multiple options for getting medicine and health supplements delivered to you is always good. Even more so during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This pharmacy delivery startup has a plan to one-up competitors

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

JD.com

The platform targets 100,000 residents in more than 30 neighborhoods in the city of Qianjiang.

CHINA BRIEF | Harnessing its B2B capabilities, JD.com builds backend for e-commerce portal for Hubei firm

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The plan is meant to better protect investors' interests, says the firm.

Following US stock market turmoil, JD.com to repurchase up to USD 2 billion in shares

Visual Stories

Suning has the biggest market share when it comes to China's home appliance retail sector.

KEY STAT | Carrefour China owner Suning reports 17% drop in 2019 net profits

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Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

Bukalapak

Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace, empowers entrepreneurs, brands, and SMEs to reach digital-savvy consumers.

Tokopedia

Numerous discount events, such as Single's Day and the platform's Birthday Sale, boosted Shopee's traffic.

Buoyed by discounts, Shopee dethrones Tokopedia in Indonesia as most active e-commerce platform in Q4: report

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Ursula Florene

What extends a car’s lifecycle beyond the showroom? Investigate spare parts, performance upgrades, and services fueling the secondary automotive market.

Automotive Aftermarket

The app will carry comprehensive information about consumer vehicles and connect users with auto dealers.

Baidu launches auto-focused app in wager that COVID-19 drives consumer demand for private vehicles

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

WeChat

Tencent is seeking apologies and USD 143,000 from each defendant.

WeChat is suing people for selling fake face masks

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

Didi, a Chinese mobility platform, connects riders to taxis, private cars, and ride-sharing options, integrating AI-driven route optimization.

Didi

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

Pinduoduo

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

Women contributed to 41% of China's GDP in 2017.

BIZ in GRAPHICS | Chinese women's unique contribution to the country's tech ecosystem

BIZ in GRAPHICS | Chinese women&#8217;s unique contribution to the country&#8217;s tech ecosystem

Amazon leads e-commerce, streaming (Prime Video), and AWS cloud infrastructure, redefining retail, media, and data services.

Amazon

In just three months, Amazon became the fourth most visited consumer e-commerce website in the city-state.

Lazada remains the most popular e-commerce platform in Singapore, but Amazon is catching up quickly

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