In a strategic shift, leading Chinese e-commerce giants Alibaba Group Holding and ByteDance are stepping back from aggressive price wars to foster a more sustainable online shopping ecosystem. This move marks a significant change in the competitive landscape of China’s e-commerce sector, which has been dominated by price-cutting tactics. Douyin, ByteDance’s popular short video app...
The Shenzhen airport has launched nine new e-commerce air routes in the first half of this year, connecting major global cities such as Paris, London, and Mexico City, according to data released on Thursday by the airport operator. This expansion has significantly contributed to a rapid growth in e-commerce trade, with a reported year-on-year increase...
Xiaohongshu, the Instagram-style Chinese social media platform also known as Red, is emerging as a formidable player in China’s bustling e-commerce market. With 300 million monthly active users, the platform allows young consumers to share lifestyle tips and has recently intensified its efforts to capture a share of the online shopping industry, competing with giants...
A giant ship carrying Chinese EVs is ready to travel abroad from Suzhou City, East China’s Jiangsu Province, January 24, 2024. /CFP In the Egyptian capital Cairo, Poula Mounir, an electric vehicle (EV) seller, recently transitioned from using a gasoline-powered car to a Chinese-made EV. Mounir chose a BYD Song L SUV after a thorough...
The recent opening of the Shenzhong (Shenzhen-Zhongshan) Link and the increased frequency of high-speed trains connecting cities within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) have revolutionized healthcare access in the region, creating a “one-hour living circle” for residents. This enhanced connectivity allows for a seamless integration of medical services across the GBA, enabling Hong...
In a pioneering move, Meituan has launched China’s first drone delivery service in a national key park at Lianhua Hill Park. This innovative service aims to enhance visitor convenience and streamline access to park amenities. The newly established landing site, located in the park’s camping area, allows drones to deliver a variety of products to...
In a bid to enhance platform integrity, Douyin, China’s counterpart to TikTok, has launched a major crackdown targeting accounts that misuse exaggerated or fabricated identities to mislead users and generate profit. The initiative, announced on Monday, aims to address the growing issue of “we-media” accounts that falsely claim to be high-ranking company executives, renowned experts,...
A cooperation agreement signed on Saturday between Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei Temple Street Association of Hawkers and Shop Operators and the Dongmen Chamber of Commerce in Shenzhen is set to link Temple Street and the bustling Dongmen Pedestrian Street across the border. Representatives from Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei Temple Street Association of Hawkers...
Hainan Airlines is set to launch the first direct international flight route between Shenzhen and Budapest, the capital of Hungary, starting August 2. This new flight path aims to provide more travel options between China and Europe and to further enhance China-Hungary relations. The new route will feature two round-trip flights per week. Outbound flights...
In a move that has sparked amusement online, a restaurant owner in central China has devised a test for his casual employees after noticing their difficulty in writing Chinese characters correctly while taking orders. The owner of a barbecue outlet in Xinxiang, Henan province, asked his summer season staff to sit at separate tables with...