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Why Chinese youth bet on pets and plushies as their new family
With fewer people getting married or having children in China, many young adults are turning to pets, plush toys, and AI for comfort and connection, creating fast-growing markets that reflect new ways of building emotional bonds beyond traditional families.
Breaking walled gardens: Why RedNote and Alibaba teamed up for Red Cat
As the 618 shopping festival kicks off earlier this year on May 13, RedNote and Alibaba Group have joined forces to integrate Xiaohongshu with Taobao and Tmall amid an increasingly competitive ecommerce landscape in China.
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Is this the end of an era for top livestreamers?
China's top livestreamers are becoming either entrepreneurs or celebrities. Meanwhile, more CEOs are joining livestreamers as merchant-led livestreams have been growing rapidly on multiple platforms since last year.
Laopu Gold: The rise of China’s ‘Hermès of gold’ in the luxury jewelry market
Despite its reputation for traditionally crafted gold jewelry and being dubbed the “Hermès of gold” luxury brand Laopu Gold faces stiff competition following its initial public offering in Hong Kong—challenging the brand to uphold its status in a competitive market.
How tech and brand support can help protect China’s stray animals
Despite the prevalence of digital campaigns to raise awareness about animal cruelty and suffering in the country, China still has a long way to go before it can move the needle on truly protecting its furry friends.
Where is China’s gaming industry headed next?
A draft legislation was published in December outlining plans to restrict in-game purchases in a bid to curb “obsessive” gaming behaviour in China. Then it disappeared. What happens next?
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