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The Uprising of China Fintech

A new wave of dynamic internet finance companies is taking on China’s lumbering state-run banks.

by Liu Sha | Apr. 8 2018

Tencent Looks to Games, WeChat and AI to Boost Ad Revenue

Chinese tech giant Tencent surpassed Facebook in market value this November, and is the first Asian company worth more than.

by Chris Russell | Jan. 16 2018

Will China Be the First Country to Phase Out Cash?

Today, many young Chinese believe they could be the first to stop using cash.

by Liu Sha | Oct. 11 2017

The WeChat Economy, From Messaging to Payments and More

WeChat is not just a messaging app. With nearly a billion active users, it is used to make voice calls.

by Matthew Fulco | Aug. 28 2017

Networking 2.0 Series: Online Networking with Chinese Characteristics

Online social networks are changing Chinese professional culture.

by Bennett Voyles | Aug. 23 2017

Online Banking in China: The People’s Banking

The upsurge in mobile transaction services used through smartphones is at the heart of a sudden expansion of the online.

by Tom Nunlist | Jul. 4 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.

by Matthew Fulco | Jan. 13 2016

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.

by Li Hui | 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.

by Ana Swanson | Jul. 28 2015

How LinkedIn China Learnt to Win Friends and Influence People

In China, LinkedIn is offering its tried and tested formula of professional networking with unique twists.

by Li Hui | Jul. 14 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

China Roundup: The Chinese Economy Posts Weak Numbers

This week, various economic indicators released on the Chinese economy showed slower growth and Alibaba invested in Snapchat.

by Major | Mar. 13 2015

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