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AliHealth FY 2021 net profit: USD 53 million

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

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

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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

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

Consumer Economy

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

E-commerce

How is healthcare going digital? Investigate telemedicine, wearable sensors, and data-driven platforms improving patient experiences.

Health Tech

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

Retail

The robust performance was mainly driven by the rapid increase in online sales of medicines and healthcare products.

KEY STAT | AliHealth reports USD 53.3 million net profit as online pharmacy sales keep growing

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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

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

Venture Capital

Visual Stories

An uncertain regulatory environment in the US is prompting mature Chinese tech companies to hedge a secondary listing in Hong Kong.

A secondary IPO in Hong Kong is now the industry standard for Chinese tech giants

Kuaishou, best known for its short video platform, drives user-generated content, influencer marketing, and community engagement through shareable clips.

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

Kuaishou shares plunged more than 10% in Hong Kong on Tuesday as livestreaming sales disappoint.

KEY STAT | Douyin rival Kuaishou sees increased profits, users in Q1

Boss Zhipin is China's largest online job site by monthly active users. The Chinese company behind online recruiting app Boss Zhipin, which literally means "Boss direct recruitment," on Friday submitted its prospectus for a public listing on Nasdaq, aiming to raise around USD 300 million, The Paper reported.

KEY STAT | Recruiting app Boss Zhipin files for Nasdaq IPO

NetEase, a Chinese Internet services firm, offers online gaming, music streaming, and e-commerce platforms, engaging millions of digital users.

NetEase

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

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

The gaming boom in China continues unabated with a large pipeline of new titles.

KEY STAT | NetEase releases new games to take on Tencent

JD.com's annual active buyer accounts: 500 million

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

The group's retail business, which targets price-sensitive buyers, is struggling to make money amid fierce competition in the sector.

KEY STAT | JD.com maintains momentum with nearly 40% revenue growth in Q1

What drives digital education adoption? Analyze e-learning apps, AI-driven assessments, and tools enhancing student engagement.

Edtech

How does learning transcend classrooms? Investigate online courses, adaptive learning tools, and global educational platforms.

Education

What sets the world’s soundtrack? Follow streaming royalties, label strategies, and genre shifts guiding the global music industry’s rhythm.

Music

NetEase's music service struck a deal with Sony to take on Tencent's dominance in the sector.

KEY STAT | NetEase reports increased revenue and profits as Youdao posts best profit margin ever

Ele.me, a Chinese online food delivery platform, partners with local restaurants to provide fast, convenient dining options to urban consumers.

Ele.me

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

The practice of overstating promotions has long been a common way to attract attention to delivery platforms.

KEY STAT | Food delivery platform Ele.me fined for misleading pricing

Xpeng Q1 revenue increase 616% year-on-year

Xpeng Motors builds intelligent EVs equipped with advanced infotainment systems, autonomous features, and sleek electric mobility designs.

Xpeng Motors

What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

Electric Vehicles

How is the way we move evolving? Explore developments in autonomous transportation, electric vehicles, and more efficient urban transit.

Mobility

EV deliveries increased nearly 500% compared to the same quarter in 2020.