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Some of the apps being blocked in the latest blacklist have been growing well in India, the second-most-populous country in the world and one of the fastest-growing internet markets. NewsIndia bans another 43 Chinese apps citing cybersecurity concerns3 mins read
Kuaishou users bought goods worth USD 16.56 billion between January and June while watching short videos or livestreams. NewsKuaishou acquires payment license amid booming e-commerce and livestreaming2 mins read
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Baidu’s purchase of YY Live is unlikely to go ahead, says Kaiyuan’s Brock Silvers. NewsShort seller Muddy Waters attacks entertainment firm JOYY, calls it ‘near-total fraud’3 mins read
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ByteDance’s e-commerce unit reportedly prefers a standalone shopping site similar to Tmall. NewsDespite a successful Singles’ Day, ByteDance faces internal divide over e-commerce strategy2 mins read
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