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China’s top AI scientist Yang Hongxia joins Hong Kong Polytechnic University

The move aligns with the government’s ongoing efforts to transform the city into a technology hub. “Despite its small geographical…

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Inside China Tech: Is that TikTok deal happening or not?

Beijing-based ByteDance, which has been criticised in its home market for entering negotiations with American companies soon after US President…

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China’s Xiaohongshu carves out a niche in an increasingly crowded e-commerce market

Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, the Instagram-style app where young consumers to share lifestyle tips, is seeking to become a…

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TikTok ban: US Justice Department claims app collected user views on abortion, gun control

One of Lark’s internal search tools, the filing states, permits ByteDance and TikTok employees in the US and China to…

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Tencent, Microsoft, Amazon pitch AI tools for video game developers at ChinaJoy expo

Citing an example, Chen said large language models – the technology underpinning GenAI services like ChatGPT – have helped shorten…

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ByteDance-owned Douyin said to miss first-half e-commerce sales goal amid weak consumption

ByteDance-owned Douyin, the Chinese version of global hit short video platform TikTok, missed its target gross merchandise value (GMV) in…

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China’s top live-streaming influencer Dong Yuhui departs East Buy to pursue own venture

The 31-year-old Dong, a former teacher who gained fame and wealth in China’s live-streaming e-commerce sector, left his employer because…

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China’s market regulator flexes muscles, signalling Wild West era of unchecked Big Tech growth is over

The cases involve Alibaba’s past equity investments in major Chinese mall operator Intime, China Literature’s acquisition of film studio New…

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TikTok owner ByteDance’s China head debuts on Fortune’s list of most powerful women in business

In her current role, she oversees ByteDance’s star product line-up including TikTok’s Chinese counterpart, Douyin, which she was also previously…

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Alibaba bets on Taobao, Tmall clothing merchants to compete overseas against Shein, Temu

Eligible merchants on Taobao and Tmall can enroll in Alibaba’s new pan-clothing global free shipping plan, so they can sell…

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