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“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.

by Major | 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.

by Helen Roxburgh | Jun. 9 2015

The Next Big Gold Rush: China’s Smart Home Market

Several companies—from tech giants like Alibaba to durables manufacturers like Haier—are betting big on the Smart Home market.

by Li Hui | May. 29 2015

Future Perfect: Smart Home Technologies Take Off

Smart Home technologies are out to change the way we live and make our life more efficient.

by Li Hui | May. 28 2015

Alibaba, Tencent and Walled Gardens: History Repeats Itself

In a bid to prevent users from venturing out of their proprietary environment, Alibaba and Tencent are aggressively adopting a.

by Brian Viard | May. 19 2015

Didi Dache-Kuaidi Dache Wants to Do More Than Just Drive you Home

Cheng Wei, founder and CEO of Didi Dache, on how the combined entity of Didi Dache and Kuaidi Dache will.

by Major | May. 12 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.

by CKGSB Knowledge | May. 8 2015

China Roundup: Apple China is Hot-Again

Apple China is back in the reckoning; Walmart announces brave expansion plan and Alibaba gives the YunOS a renewed push.

by Major | Apr. 30 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.

by Nicole Sy | Apr. 22 2015

China Roundup: Who Moved the Hang Seng Index?

This week, mainland investors pushed the Hang Seng Index to a seven-year high; Alibaba’s Ant Financial launched a.

by Major | Apr. 9 2015

China Roundup: More Support for Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

This week, the China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank initiative won more support; fluctuations in the value of the RMB.

by Major | Mar. 26 2015

China Roundup: RIP. Yahoo China

This week saw the end of Yahoo China, the Shanghai Composite Index peaked, and Uber found an unlikely partner in.

by Major Tian | Mar. 19 2015

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