As Douyin (internationally known as TikTok) expands its local services sector—consisting primarily of restaurant dining, comprehensive local services, and travel—it has rapidly claimed a significant market share, matching the performance of established giants like Meituan. According to an exclusive report by LatePost, Douyin’s sales in these services exceeded 100 billion yuan in the first quarter […]
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Digital Human: The Rise of AI-Driven Live Streaming in China
AI digital persona achieved over 10 million viewers within 30 minutes of live streaming on JD.com. Viewer count surpassed 13 million within 40 minutes, setting a record high Nearly 20 million tuned in within the first hour, with average viewer duration 5.6 times longer The integration of artificial intelligence in e-commerce has taken a new […]
Pinduoduo’s Foray into Southeast Asia: High Hopes Meet Harsh Realities
Pinduoduo, a powerhouse in China known for its disruptive e-commerce strategies and rapid growth, turned its sights on Southeast Asia as the next frontier for expansion. With its subsidiary platform TEMU, the company aimed to replicate its success by leveraging its aggressive market penetration tactics in a region characterized by vibrant economic growth and an […]
China Digital Landscape 2024 – Commercial Transactions
In 2023, China witnessed significant advancements across various sectors of its digital economy, highlighted by remarkable growth in online payments, shopping, delivery services, and travel booking, driven by technological innovations and robust policy support. Online Payments By December 2023, China’s online payment user base reached 954 million people, an increase of 42.43 million from December […]
Over 4,100 brands surpass billion-yuan sales on Alibaba Tmall in 2023
The year 2023 marked a significant milestone for Tmall, one of China’s leading online retail platforms, with the emergence of over 4,100 brands each achieving annual sales exceeding one billion yuan, according to data shared at Tmall’s TopTalk conference. This surge underscores a broader trend of digital marketplace evolution, characterized by innovative sales strategies, substantial […]
IDC: China’s GenAI investment to surge with 86% CAGR over five years
China’s technology landscape presents a unique paradox of vast opportunities entwined with intricate challenges. Amidst this dynamic environment, generative AI (GenAI) emerges as a pivotal force, poised to redefine the contours of the country’s digital economy. With IDC forecasting GenAI-related IT spending to soar to $9.6 billion by 2027, understanding China’s distinct approach becomes crucial […]
China Digital Landscape 2024 – Entertainment
In 2023, China’s digital content sectors, encompassing online video, live streaming, music, and literature, showcased remarkable growth and innovation. The online video user base expanded to 1.067 billion, with substantial improvements in content variety, especially in micro and short dramas, supported by government guidelines and quality initiatives. Live streaming also saw a significant increase in […]
China’s 5G Ready for $260 billion contribution to GDP by 2030
China’s deployment of 5G technology has reached a pivotal milestone, boasting over 800 million connections by the end of 2023, encapsulating 45% of all connections within the nation, according to a GSMA report. This surge positions China at the forefront of the 5G evolution, paving the way for the next developmental phase: the expansive roll-out […]
China’s Cloud Infrastructure Services Surge to $9.7 Billion
China’s cloud infrastructure services spending soared to $9.7 billion in Q4 2023, marking a 22% year-over-year increase and capturing 12% of the global cloud expenditure. Throughout 2023, China’s cloud market witnessed a 16% growth, a notable rise from 2022’s 10%. This momentum is expected to continue, with forecasts predicting an 18% growth in 2024. In […]
New Trends among Chinese Mobile Users: Thriftiness, Health, and Experience Take Center Stage
The landscape of China’s mobile internet usage, as detailed by QuestMobile’s data, reveals nuanced behaviors and shifting trends among users. The insights cover various facets of digital interaction, including changes in user engagement, the resurgence of cultural and tourism activities, and the evolution of consumer consumption patterns towards more rational and health-conscious decisions. Adjusting Digital […]
China’s Wealthy Households Decline Amid Economic Shifts
Recent data from the Hurun Research Institute reveals a nuanced shift in China’s wealth landscape, marking a slight decline in the country’s affluent families. As of January 1, 2023, the number of “affluent households” in China, defined as those possessing assets over 6 million yuan (about US$830k), slightly decreased by 0.8%, totaling 5.14 million households. […]
Alibaba-Backed Moonshot AI Unveils Kimi Chatbot’s Breakthrough
In a groundbreaking development that is set to redefine digital communication, Kimi, the AI assistant developed by Moonshot AI (backed by Alibaba Group), has announced support for an unprecedented 2 million-character dialogue window. This enhancement, achieved within just six months of its initial release in October 2023, signifies a monumental leap in AI capabilities. The […]
Demographic Dynamics and Clustering in China’s Mobile Internet Sphere
In the constantly evolving landscape of China’s mobile internet, 2023 stands out as a year of significant demographic shifts and a pronounced clustering effect, underscored by compelling data from QuestMobile’s annual report. With the total number of mobile internet users in China reaching 12.27 billion, the year saw a steady growth rate of 2%, showcasing […]
Idle Fish Shatters Records: A New Era in China’s Second-Hand Economy
In an unprecedented leap, Idle Fish (a.k.a. Xianyu), Alibaba’s leading second-hand trading platform, has broken significant ground in China’s digital marketplace. As of 2023, the platform has astonishingly surpassed a daily Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) of 1 billion yuan (US$141 million), marking a colossal shift in consumer behavior towards the second-hand market. This surge reflects […]
Baidu’s XuanYuan Outperforms GPT4 and LLaMA2 in Financial LLMs
Du Xiaoman, previously known as Baidu Finance, is a leading AI-powered financial services platform in China. It recently announced the release of 12 new financial large models (FLMs) under its “XuanYuan” series. The new models, with parameters ranging from 6B to 13B and 70B, are open-sourced and have demonstrated outstanding financial performance in a variety […]