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WeChat isn’t the only platform touting these lightweight, native apps. Alipay has been quietly testing its own mini-program service - and they're ready to compete for the attention of brands. Read More

The mobile payments platforms Alipay and Tenpay have been fined again by authorities for facilitating unauthorized cross-border transactions. Read More

The UAE's tourism pitch to Chinese luxury travelers is largely the same pitch it makes to Western tourists, albeit with a much broader outreach effort. Read More

Shenzhen has become China’s unofficial capital for "metrosexuals"—a term for well-groomed, fashionable men who live in metropolitan areas. Read More

Buzzwords like “big data” and “artificial intelligence” have become commonplace in many of today’s business conversations, but what exactly do they mean for luxury industries? Read More

China’s internet industry is one of the most active across the globe and as a new report by Abacus, 500 startups, and South China Morning. Read More

Luxury brands in China should not bet everything on the sales from a single e-commerce platform, according to this digital marketing expert. Read More

China proposes a draft legislation to hold the country's e-commerce platforms ​liable for fraudulent goods sold by vendors on their sites. Read More

The competition hots up for top tech companies, namely Alibaba, JD.com, and Tencent, ahead of China's mid-year shopping festival. Read More

Ahead of JD.com's 618 Sales Festival, WeChat has launched a new shopping function that lets people shop on JD.com with just a few taps. Read More