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In 2019, 10% of all deliveries in China utilized smart lockers. NewsCHINA BRIEF | ZTO Express acquires Haier’s smart locker unit at USD 30 million1 min read
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Shushi was founded in June 2020 by Li Kefeng, a former JD.com VP and general manager for Baidu’s mobile business. NewsCHINA BRIEF | Tencent pours USD 14.2 million in digitization solution provider Shushi in angel round1 min read
Over 1,000 shops that buy goods on Lingshoutong have made more than RMB 1 million (USD 142,686) in net profits. NewsMom-and-pop stores beat 11% of Chinese listed companies in profitability2 mins read
Singapore-based Aroa is Agarwal’s third investment vehicle through which he will back startups. NewsOyo founder Ritesh Agarwal sets up new VC fund Aroa to invest in growth-stage startups2 mins read
Wang Xing, founder and chairman of Meituan, seemed to call out Alibaba on social media over the fact Taobao users cannot pay with WeChat. NewsCHINA BRIEF | Meituan removes Alipay for payments as chairman calls out Alibaba1 min read
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