Didi

The freelancing platform, which counts Meituan and Ele.me among its clients, saw its stock surge 102.6% on the first trading day.

Over 150 million users have joined mutual aid programs as of the end of 2019 in China.

China’s central bank partners with Didi Chuxing to advance its sovereign digital currency payment program trials.

This plan is still in the “preparation phase” awaiting its first 300,000 members.

Self-driving technology companies including Didi, Pony.ai, and AutoX all raked in fresh capital this year.

Mutual aid health coverage is uniquely popular in China, where consumers think insurance providers too costly and unreliable.

The Chinese capital has reported 236 new cases of coronavirus since June 11.

The move marks the latest attempt for Didi to expand beyond its core ride-hailing business.