Digital Economy


The Future Is Now
| Feb. 19 2020
The rollout of 5G is making global headlines, and China is at the forefront.


Alternate Realities: Massively Multiplayer Online Games in China
| Dec. 16 2019
Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG) have become a part of China’s growing virtual entertainment culture.
The Robots Will Take Our Jobs. Then What?
What will happen to humans when the robots take away our jobs? Martin Ford, author of Rise of the Robots.


| Aug. 11 2015
Can Alibaba’s Ant Financial Disrupt China’s Financial Industry?
In a short space of time Alibaba’s Ant Financial has created—and scaled—a diverse set of financial products.


| Aug. 5 2015
The Thrills and Spills of Theme Parks in China
Theme parks in China are in take-off mode once again, but could some be heading for a big drop.


| Aug. 4 2015
Mobile Wallets in China: Click to Pay
Mobile wallets are taking off in China but it is too early to say what they mean for the use.


| Jul. 30 2015
The Power of Big Data in China
Big data promises to revolutionize the work of business and government, and China’s largest internet companies are leading the.


| Jul. 28 2015
My ‘App-y Life: Living Life Off Mobile Apps in China
Mobile apps in China have created a bubble in which people can get most of the things they need without.


| Jul. 23 2015
Internet Finance Regulation: Not Everything is Black and White
The government has finally issued guidelines to regulate China’s internet finance industry, but the devil may lie in the.


| Jul. 20 2015
Making Sense of the Chinese Consumer Revolution
Michael Zakkour, co-author of China’s Super Consumers, on what makes the Chinese consumer tick, brand loyalty, targeting and.


| Jul. 2 2015
OnePlus and its Global-First Strategy
Chinese smartphone company OnePlus has received many accolades in the global market. Can it recreate the same magic in China.


| Jun. 23 2015
Starting a Business in China Needs a Strong Adversity Quotient
In this series on The Chinapreneurs, we look at entrepreneurs' experiences in starting a business in China. In the first.


| Jun. 16 2015
Why Lenovo (Really) Needs to Keep ZUK at Arm’s Length
Lenovo is trying to crack the Chinese smartphone market with ZUK, the erstwhile ShenQi. But has it really figured things.


| Jun. 15 2015
“Go to China”: Jack Ma to American Small Businesses
During his whistle-stop trip to the US, Alibaba founder and Executive Chairman Jack Ma is busy courting small businesses.


| Jun. 10 2015