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Groupon on Steroids

Pinduoduo’s unique business model allowed it to carve out a top spot in the ultra-competitive e-commerce landscape.

by Mark Andrews | Jun. 1 2021

Can China’s New E-commerce Law Tame the World’s Most-Disorderly Online Retail Market?

China has introduced a new e-commerce law to tackle counterfeit goods, but its effectivenss remains to be seen.

by Matthew Fulco | Jul. 2 2019

How China’s E-commerce Boom Pushes Automation to the Next Level

E-commerce firms are among the first batches of firms in China to embrace automation.

by Dominic Morgan | Jan. 8 2019

The Subscription Economy: Mastering the New Subscription Model

The success of businesses in the new subscription economy needs more sophistication, nuance and responsiveness.

by Bennett Voyles | Jun. 18 2015

Can ShenQi Help Lenovo Conquer the Chinese Smartphone Market?

By keeping start-up ShenQi at arm’s length, parent company Lenovo is hoping to get ahead of nimble rivals.

by Major | May. 6 2015

How Proya Built a Cosmetics Brand By Betting on China’s Lower-Tier Cities

In a little over 10 years, Proya has become a leading domestic cosmetics brand in China by focusing on the.

by Li Hui | Nov. 5 2014

China Roundup: Rules on Foreign Investment in China’s Healthcare Sector Eased and Alibaba’s SingPost stake

  The week that was: Government eases regulation on foreign investment in China’s healthcare sector; Alibaba picks up a.

by Neelima Mahajan | May. 30 2014

How Amazon and eBay influence the purchase decision making process

As we buy online, little do we realize how online buying platforms such as e-commerce websites influence our purchase.

by Zhang Kaifu | Mar. 17 2014

All Hail Alibaba

Alibaba is eyeing expansion into new sectors and overseas, but will old tactics serve on new terrain? If Jack Ma.

by Matthew Fulco | Sep. 24 2013

Digital Marketing and China’s Expanding Internet: Is E-Commerce Giant Taobao China’s eBay?

In January 2013, China’s internet user base reached 564 million users. China’s smartphone users have also surpassed the.

by CKGSB Knowledge | Jun. 7 2013

Digital Marketing and China’s Expanding Internet: Location-Based Services and the Mobile Internet

In January 2013, China’s internet user base reached 564 million users. China’s smartphone users have also surpassed the.

by CKGSB Knowledge | Jun. 6 2013

China’s E-Commerce Companies Go Global

Can China’s e-commerce companies like Jingdong Mall and VANCL replicate their success in international markets? Just a few.

by Iris Mir | Jun. 3 2013

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