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

China

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Sohu, a Chinese internet company, offers diverse services including news aggregation, online gaming, and video streaming.

Sohu

A one-time tax reversal at its gaming unit drove headline earnings, not an improvement in fundamentals.

Sohu’s Q4 profit swing masks operating losses and volatile revenue base

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From left to right: Joseph Lin, investment manager at Kymco Capital; Gary Ting, CEO of Kymco Capital; Kantinan Tunveenukoon, CEO of Sleek EV; and Ong Zhang Quan, COO of Sleek EV.

Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

Sea Group

Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

Southeast Asia

How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

Investment

When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

Merger &amp; Acquisition

What happens after acquisitions close? Examine deal structures, operational improvements, and exit strategies molding corporate outcomes.

Private Equity

What fuels startup ecosystems? Review funding rounds, investor strategies, and market insights guiding entrepreneurial growth.

Venture Capital

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding and investment activity across the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Sleek EV and Polybee raise funding, Sea Limited backs Noematrix, eight other China investments, and more

The Chinese company is seeking funds to expand into integrated home security solutions.

Baidu-backed smart lock maker Lockin applies for Hong Kong IPO

IPO Zaozhidao is a Chinese media outlet that provides timely coverage of IPO developments and related market signals.

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IPO Zaozhidao

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

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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.

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

What entertains a connected world? Track shifts in film, music, and media consumption, as platforms and audiences redefine cultural experiences.

Entertainment

A third of these openings are high-level research or software coding jobs.

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

Kuaishou

Tencent, a Chinese tech conglomerate, invests in gaming, social media, and cloud services, supporting entertainment and connectivity worldwide.

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

What happens when viewers join in real time? Explore live streaming platforms, audience interaction tools, and brand opportunities in instant video.

Live Streaming

Short-video apps have never been so important for brands in the Chinese market.

Short-video platforms jockey for pole position as entertainment and lifestyle brands transition online

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Videos

Short-video apps have garnered over 821 million monthly active users as of June 2019.

Video | These are Chinese netizens' favorite short-video apps in 2020

Video | These are Chinese netizens&#8217; favorite short-video apps in 2020

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

Bilibili

How can businesses drive positive change? Study policies, ESG strategies, and community initiatives fostering global social advancement.

Social Impact

Already an established industry in China, livestreaming has seen a boost due to the coronavirus.

Video | Chinese netizens are increasingly turning to livestreaming during the COVID-19 pandemic

Toutiao to build up a partial paywall for its top-ranked news app in China  

A campaign called "Mayors Show Hubei to You" kicked off on short video app Douyin on Wednesday.

Senior Hubei officials go live on Douyin to promote food and culture as virus lockdowns lift

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

Ant Group

Douyin wants its users to connect to others via video calls.

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CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance&#8217;s Douyin tests new real-time video chat function

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

JD.com

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

WeChat

Video games and new TV episodes were also put on hold.

China's internet goes black and white on day of mourning for pandemic victims

China&#8217;s internet goes black and white on day of mourning for pandemic victims

Merchant account owners can sell goods via livestreaming, open online stores, and contact with customers directly on Kuaishou.

CHINA BRIEF | Kuaishou reports 500,000 new active merchants accounts as result of commercial push

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

How do visuals captivate global viewers? Dive into streaming services, production models, and evolving formats defining video engagement.

The big-talking entrepreneur sold USD 15.5 million goods and gained 200 million new followers on Douyin following his first e-commerce livestream.

Short Video

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance to hire 10,000 talents globally amid pandemic turmoil

Short-video platforms jockey for pole position as entertainment and lifestyle brands transition online

Video | These are Chinese netizens’ favorite short-video apps in 2020

Video | Chinese netizens are increasingly turning to livestreaming during the COVID-19 pandemic

Senior Hubei officials go live on Douyin to promote food and culture as virus lockdowns lift

CHINA BRIEF | ByteDance’s Douyin tests new real-time video chat function

China’s internet goes black and white on day of mourning for pandemic victims

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Smartisan founder turned e-commerce livestreamer: Luo Yonghao debuts on Douyin

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