InsightsChina ‘second-generation’ internet entrepreneurs take helmJack Ma’s retirement marks a new era for the country’s innovators. 4 mins read
ByteDance said that it is considering to spin off some businesses for standalone listings, but that has yet to be finalized. NewsByteDance considers listing Douyin business in Hong Kong1 min read
Douyin will roll out landscape mode soon and mobile editing tool Jianying will have a PC version. NewsByteDance’s Xigua Video pivots to ‘middle video,’ incentivizing creators with USD 300 million2 mins read
The standalone shopping channel is a strategic move by Baidu which is ramping up e-commerce capabilities in its mobile ecosystem. NewsBaidu launches in-app shopping channel in latest e-commerce move2 mins read
The rivaling pair is facing new competitors. InsightsHuya-Douyu merger creates a livestreaming behemoth under the control of Tencent4 mins read
With the platform extending the maximum length for videos and introducing other updates, Channels could be WeChat’s next battleground to drive sales. NewsDouyin short-video rival WeChat Channels tests livestreaming feature2 mins read
Pandemic fuels US investor’s deal making but political tension raises risks. InsightsFrom Jio to ByteDance, KKR bets on Asia’s ‘local’ tech champions7 mins read
The fate of TikTok and WeChat in the US is still full of uncertainties as the Trump administration is insisting on proceeding with the bans. NewsTikTok ban halted by US federal judge2 mins read
Coca-Cola halts posts while Kao and others heed app’s assurance on user data. NewsTikTok row pushes companies in Japan into marketing dilemma2 mins read
