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As the gold-standard super app that operates in multiple verticals, WeChat counts Alipay, Douyin, Kuaishou, and more as rivals. NewsDiversity is key for WeChat to overcome regulatory restrictions3 mins read
Over 1 billion people in China use WeChat for communication, work collaboration, and more, blending professional and personal space. NewsWeChat tests multiple account registration for users, paving the way for work-life separation in super app2 mins read
WeChat, Taobao, and Meituan were found to be accessing users’ photos and locations in ways that users deem ‘excessively intrusive.’ NewsMajor mobile apps in China extensively mine personal data, sparking social media outrage2 mins read
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Tencent said it is performing a “security upgrade” before new users can sign up. NewsTencent suspends new user registration for WeChat as tech crackdown shows no signs of halting2 mins read
The ramifications are multifold, and may significantly reshape how Pinduoduo and ByteDance build their revenue streams and user pools. InsightsTencent and Alibaba’s truce brings sweeping consequences for ByteDance and Pinduoduo4 mins read
Despite the trials, lotteries, and promotional campaigns by the government and banks for China’s digital currency, few people see a reason to jump on board. OpinionI spent a week using China’s digital yuan, here’s how it went7 mins read