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Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

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WeChat, Tencent’s superapp, combines messaging, social media, mobile payments, and mini-programs, streamlining daily tasks for over a billion users.

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

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China's No.1 chatting app is anxiously putting out new features to fend off advances from local competitors.

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Shangjia Xiaochengxu aims to help the retail sector to upgrade digitally and seek additional revenue growth.

WeChat Pay launches feature for brick-and-mortar merchants, takes on Meituan and Ele.me

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

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

Ant Group

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Ant Group eyes the largest IPO of 2020 with a dual listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong.

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Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

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The feature is only available to users in some regions as of now.

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The situation is unclear, but some think a complete ban of the app is unlikely.

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

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