eCommerce


Crossing the Street
| Dec. 10 2019
Foreign supermarket giants are losing their dominance in the Chinese market to local competitors.


Can China’s New E-commerce Law Tame the World’s Most-Disorderly Online Retail Market?
| Jul. 2 2019
China has introduced a new e-commerce law to tackle counterfeit goods, but its effectivenss remains to be seen.
Alibaba’s Massive IP Protection Challenge
Alibaba, China’s largest e-commerce firm, recently smashed global records for its ‘Single’s Day’ promotion on 11th November.


| Jan. 27 2016
Is Time Running Out For Luxury in China?
Luxury brands have never had it this bad in China. For most of them, China is no longer the cash.


| Jan. 25 2016
Welcome to the WeChat Galaxy
Tencent has used WeChat to create a mobile ecosystem for China, which has more smartphone than PC users. By steadily.


| Jan. 13 2016
How Alibaba Pulled Off Its Singles Day Shopping Fest
This year Alibaba broke all records on Singles Day with sales of $14.3 billion. Singles Day, or China’s.


| Nov. 18 2015
China Data: Online Gaming Revenues Surge
From stats on online gaming revenues to tier-one home sales, the China data you need to know. Anyone travelling.


| Sep. 10 2015
The Future of Retail in China is Both Online and Offline
Alibaba’s investment in Suning is a signal that companies in retail in China need a multichannel strategy: embracing both.


| Aug. 21 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
“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
Ghost Malls in China: Where Have all the Shoppers Gone?
With the rise of e-commerce and more discerning consumers, the recent growth of malls in China risks becoming redundant.


| Jun. 9 2015
Alibaba Results Surprise Wall Street
By posting a 45% jump in revenues, the Alibaba results have defied expectations. A quick look at the big numbers.



| May. 8 2015
An All-Click-No-Mortar Approach to China’s Fast Fashion Market
Chinese fast fashion brand Handuyishe is beating well-established rivals by focusing exclusively on e-commerce. Why is that a.


| May. 7 2015
Chinese E-commerce Companies Head to the Countryside
Chinese e-commerce companies like Alibaba and JD.com are finding a lucrative opportunity in rural areas. But what kind.


| Apr. 22 2015