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In a viral upset with 1 billion views, China’s top beauty anchor Li Jiaqi enrages consumers
Brands stuck with the influencer after audience outrage at his wage insensitive comments during livestream. But the debacle threatens to turn consumers away as the Double 11 shopping fest nears. Read MoreChina’s slowing economy clouds JD.com, Alibaba earnings comeback
What Happened: It’s been a big month for tech earnings in China. On August 16, JD.com reported that net revenues for the quarter ended June 30 jumped 7.6 percent to… Read MorePretty in pink: What China’s Barbie-mania tells us about the nation’s rising ‘she economy’
After “dopamine dressing,” Barbiecore has become the next hottest buzzword in China. Here is why the fashion trend is taking off. Read MoreChinese consumers spend $111 billion on 618 in 2023: All you need to know about China’s major shopping festival
Luxury and beauty brands reported stellar results during the 618 shopping festival. But the silence around platforms’ GMV figures hints at underlying consumer concerns. Read MoreWinning Over The ‘She Economy’: How To Tap Female Consumption In China
China's Women’s Day on March 8 highlights the unstoppable rise of female consumers. Here’s how brands can effectively tap these opportunities. Read MoreAmid A Sea Of New Competitors, How Is Alibaba Preparing For 2023 And Beyond?
Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall account for 53 percent of the e-commerce market, but fierce domestic and international competitors are gaining ground. Read MoreAlibaba, Douyin Mall, Pinduoduo: Which Will Win Chinese E-commerce In 2023 And Beyond?
China is the world’s largest e-commerce market, set to reach $3.3 trillion by 2025. Here's how the country's major platforms are vying for domination. Read MoreThe Brands Hopping Into The Chinaverse For Lunar New Year
China’s annual Lunar New Year season is back in full swing — and with it, brands are tapping the power of the Chinaverse to celebrate. Read MoreChinese Guochao Brand Husenji Closes Down After 14 Years. What Went Wrong?
With traditional designs, a strong e-commerce presence, and celebrity fans, Husenji seemed to have all the keys to success. So why did it close up shop? Read MoreWhat China’s Cross-Platform Livestreaming Freedom Means For Luxury
Top anchors can now freely move between China’s live e-commerce platforms. How will the groundbreaking move benefit brands? Read More