Category: China
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Douyin racks up $274 billion in e-commerce sales in the first ten months of 2023 · TechNode
[ad_1] TikTok sibling Douyin has reportedly sold nearly RMB 2 trillion ($274.2 billion) worth of goods in the e-commerce business in the first ten months of this year, representing a 60% growth year-on-year. Over 65% of these sales were generated through short videos and live-streaming, according to the local outlet LatePost. The emerging influence of…
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Taipei Pride celebrates queer diversity despite its challenges – The China Project
[ad_1] Taipei Pride celebrates queer diversity despite its challenges – The China Project Skip to the content Close account dialog window [ad_2] Source link
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China Warns Against Maritime ‘Bloc Confrontations’ as Region Swells With Military Activity
[ad_1] Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said maritime disputes should be settled through dialogue and warned against “bloc confrontations” just hours before the kickoff of major military exercises by the U.S., Japan, and South Korea in the Philippines. The comments also come days before U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to…
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Platform Cancels Controversial Sales Star Xinba |
[ad_1] Popular livestream anchor Xinba was banned in the middle of his live broadcast on Douyin for conveying false information and insults. What Happened: Popular livestream anchor Xin Youzhi, known as Xinba and ‘sales king,’ was banned by Douyin at noon on November 2 for repeatedly publishing false information, insulting people, and provoking conflict on China’s…
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Chinese phonemakers Oppo and Transsion seek growth in south-east Asia
[ad_1] Some of China’s leading smartphone makers are betting that a push into south-east Asia will pave the way for a recovery in sales next year as the return of Huawei heats up competition in their home market. Oppo held the global launch of two premium foldable smartphones, the Find N3 and N3 Flip, in…
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China Renews Its Pitch on AI Governance at World Internet Conference – The Diplomat
[ad_1] Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) are challenges that countries should deal with together, remarks that come against the backdrop of China’s launching of a new global initiative on AI governance and a major international summit on AI risks. Xi’s prerecorded speech was broadcast at the…
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SAIC’s Roewe D7 launched in China. Starts at 17,300 USD
[ad_1] The Roewe D7 NEV sedan from SAIC Group has entered the Chinese market with a starting price of 125,800 yuan (17,300 USD). Its electric version has up to 610 km of CLTC range and 211 hp. The PHEV version has a mixed range of 1,250 km (WLTC). – Advertisement – Roewe is a passenger…
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Pratchaya Charernsook’s “Chumphon Estuary” Clinches UOB Art Prize
[ad_1] Last Updated on 2023/11/08 Microplastics Menace Highlighted in UOB’s Southeast Asian Art Award 2023″. Ms Pratchaya Charernsook, a Thai artist, has been awarded the 2023 UOB Southeast Asian Painting of the Year for her work “Chumphon Estuary”. The painting is a commentary on the ecological impact of microplastics. Featured image: 2023 UOB Southeast Asian…
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Baidu orders AI chips from Huawei as alternative to Nvidia: report · TechNode
[ad_1] Chinese internet giant Baidu has ordered artificial intelligence chips from Huawei this year, according to an exclusive report from Reuters. In August, Baidu placed an order for 1,600 Huawei 910B Ascend AI chips as an alternative to Nvidia chips, Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The move was made ahead of new…
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Which Brands Are Winning on Chinese Social Media, And Why |
[ad_1] ReHub’s Compass China Luxury Index ranks luxury brand performance based on user engagement, posts, and mentions across platforms including Xiaohongshu, Weibo, WeChat, and Douyin. What Happened: Dior emerged as the clear winner across Chinese social media in the third quarter of 2023, according to Shanghai-based data solutions agency Re-Hub, which shared its 2023 Q3 Compass…