Category: Business
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Why China’s E-commerce Giants Just Scrapped the “Refund Only” Safety Net?
Explore the rise and fall of China’s unique ‘refund only’ (仅退款) e-commerce policy. Understand why platforms like Pinduoduo, Taobao, and JD.com reversed course and its impact.
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DHGate’s US Surge: How Tariffs, TikTok & a Closing Loophole Fueled a Rush for China’s Digital Silk Road
Explore the sudden rise of Chinese B2B platform DHGate in the US. Learn how Trump-era tariffs, the closing Section 321 de minimis customs loophole, and viral TikTok trends created a perfect storm, driving American buyers to China’s digital marketplace before the May 2nd deadline.
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Bots on the Run: Inside Beijing’s Groundbreaking Humanoid Robot Marathon
Witness history: Humanoid robots raced alongside humans in Beijing’s 2025 half marathon. Explore the diverse robotic competitors , the technical hurdles overcome (and not) , the event’s role in China’s national AI strategy , and what this means for the future of robotics globally.
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ByteDance’s Gaming Gambit: Can TikTok’s Parent Rebuild its Game Empire?
After a major restructuring, TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, is doubling down on gaming. Explore their ambitious plans, new projects, and global strategy to challenge industry giants.
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How Thai Coconut Water Brand “if” Conquered China and Is Heading for a Hong Kong IPO
Discover the incredible story of IFBH, the Thai company behind “if” coconut water, which achieved market dominance in China with a lean, asset-light business model and celebrity endorsements. Now, they’re aiming for a Hong Kong IPO to fuel further global expansion.
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China’s 400-Year-Old Knife Brand in Crisis: The Zhang Xiaoquan Story
Uncover the dramatic story of Zhang Xiaoquan, China’s iconic 400-year-old knife maker, now battling financial ruin after debt-fueled expansion and PR disasters.
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A Chinese $10 AI Hardware Sold 100,000+ Units in Months
Discover Xiao Zhi AI, the open-source Chinese project taking the AI hardware world by storm. Learn how its affordable, customizable, and surprisingly human-like voice assistant is reaching massive scale through grassroots innovation and viral popularity.
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China’s Dining Scene Roars Back to Life: Spring 2025 Restaurant Renaissance
Witness the remarkable resurgence of China’s restaurant industry in Spring 2025. This detailed report uncovers the drivers behind the surge, exploring regional growth, trending food categories, brand rankings, and the innovative strategies shaping China’s dynamic dining landscape.
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China’s Tariff War Playbook: How Businesses Are Adapting & Surviving Trump’s Trade Storm
How Chinese businesses are strategically responding to escalating US tariffs. Explore their innovative strategies: market diversification, supply chain shifts, domestic pivots, and resilience in the face of Trump’s trade policies.
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DiDi Food’s Latin America Playbook: Brazil Relaunch and the Super App Battle
Chinese ride-hailing giant DiDi is doubling down on Latin America, relaunching food delivery in Brazil under ’99 Food’. Explore their strategy to challenge iFood and Uber Eats, leveraging a ‘super app’ ecosystem and lessons from Mexico.
