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‘Oh my God, buy it!’ China’s livestream shopping stars risk being censored

Online sales stars enjoy huge influence but can fall foul of the authorities and vanish from the retail multiverse

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TikTok investigating claims of UK-based executive saying he ‘didn’t believe’ in maternity leave

TikTok investigating claims of UK-based executive saying he ‘didn’t believe’ in maternity leave

UK-based e-commerce boss Joshua Ma to step back from role, according to reports

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Living in TikTok's Shadow, Kuaishou Bleeds Red Ink and Cash

Living in TikTok's Shadow, Kuaishou Bleeds Red Ink and Cash

Key Takeaways: Kuaishou’s adjusted net loss narrowed in the first quarter, but its ad revenue came under pressure during China’s latest Covid containment measures

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Is Tencent Past the Worst as Government Sends Easing Signals?

Key Takeaways: Tencent reported its first quarter profit fell 22.9%, but the market believes the worst is past after Beijing’s recent end to its freeze on new game approvals

TikTok Is Eating Up Rivals. Can It Keep Users Hooked?

If the sun is setting on Facebook, then TikTok is dancing in the moonlight. How long can its short-form video hold consumers' fickle attention?

Chinese TikTok Users Are in Love With ‘Daddy Putin’

Popular videos paint the Russian president as a widely admired figure.

Meituan's Latest Move Rivals Against Likes Of Alibaba, JD

Meituan (OTC:MPNGY), famed as the "Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) of services" in China, looked to expand its bouquet of services, tech node reports. The giant service app, whose services ranged from food delivery to travel booking, expanded to selling physical goods akin to Amazon. Meituan's latest move fired up rivalry against China's domestic retail…

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China’s Women ‘Hold Up Half the Sky’

China’s Women ‘Hold Up Half the Sky’

Entrenched gender inequality and the heavy hand of censors can no longer silence female voices in China.

China’s Cyberspace Regulator Drafts New Rules to Protect Minors

China’s Cyberspace Regulator Drafts New Rules to Protect Minors

Companies engaged in online gaming, livestreaming, audio and video in China should set up a "youth mode" to protect minors, according to draft regulations issued on Monday by the Cyberspace Administration of China. The major platforms should regularly conduct assessments on cyber protection for minors in order to provide a…

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