NewsKuaishou restructures business to reboot operations after slowed Q2The short video company’s share price has nosedived by 80% from its peak in February. 2 mins read
After regulators stepped in, Alibaba and Tencent are dissolving protectionist features. NewsMajor tech companies in China unbrick walled gardens to integrate rival payment services2 mins read
Popular personalities who shape internet commerce and culture may be the next targets in deepening regulatory scrutiny. NewsTwo high-profile Chinese livestreamers are being investigated for tax fraud2 mins read
Bigo Live reached 29.5 million average monthly active users in the second quarter of the year. InsightsBigo fuels the global creator economy with livestreaming e-commerce, gaming, and entertainment content5 mins read
ByteDance is attempting to eat into Meituan and Ele.me’s business. NewsDouyin to integrate food delivery function into livestreams1 min read
Regulators told Tencent, NetEase, and other major video game companies to intensify oversight of minors’ gameplay. NewsGame account rental businesses prosper under 3-hour playtime restrictions for minors in China2 mins read
Hiroshi Ono references livestreaming trends in China to anticipate developments in Japan. Q&AHow 17Live global CEO Hirofumi Ono knew livestreaming would be a hit4 mins read
Tencent is cementing its presence in the game streaming space. NewsTencent reboots game streaming business after blocked Huya-Douyu merger2 mins read
Ads and value-added business boosted Bilibili’s revenue, but losses are mounting. NewsBilibili’s Q2 revenue increases, but path to profit remains unclear2 mins read
NewsDeals in brief: FusionAP raises pre-seed funding, SeaX Ventures backs US-based Melazyme, seven China investments, and more