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After a dry spell, the city’s biotech scene is showing fresh signs of life as investors pay attention again.

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Singles' Day online shopping fest in China

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

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

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However, for the first time, Single's Day total GMV fell short compared to 6/18's GMV in June.

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Alibaba's Double 11 has become bigger and more accepted in Southeast Asia, says one expert.

Singles' Day e-shopping bonanza lands in global markets

Singles&#8217; Day e-shopping bonanza lands in global markets

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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First sales data shows that JD.com is already closing in on its 2019 record.

Alibaba sales growth slows in first 10 days of shopping festival

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China's "Double 11" sales in 2019: USD 211 billion

86% of online shoppers in China plan to spend the same, if not more than they did in last year's sales event.

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KEY STAT | China&#8217;s 11/11 shopping event expected to beat 2019 sales record

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

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ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, showcases locally popular short videos, influencer content, and creative challenges optimized for China’s market.

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China's two biggest short video platforms are racing to an IPO.

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

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