China’s tourism sector during the Spring Festival period of 2024 (Chinese New Year Golden Week), demonstrated a robust recovery from the impacts of the pandemic and indicating a positive outlook for the future of both domestic and international travel in China.
Apple Leads Amid Surging Foldable Smartphone Interest in China
In 2023, China’s smartphone market underwent significant changes, with Apple capturing a leading 17.3% market share despite a 5.0% dip in overall shipments to 271.3 million units, the lowest in a decade, as per IDC. This contraction mirrors cautious consumer spending amidst a slow economic recovery.
China’s AI Investment to Surge
The International Data Corporation (IDC) forecasts a global surge in artificial intelligence (AI) investments, expecting a total of $423.6 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.9% from 2022 to 2027.
China’s Data and Analytics Market Forecast 2024
IDC’s latest forecast reveals a significant upturn in the data and analytics software market, projecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16% to reach $340 billion by 2027. This surge underscores the accelerating enterprise drive to harness analytical insights and operational efficiency from their data. The advent of Generative AI (Gen AI) alongside the […]
WeChat E-commerce Amplifies with Video Account Surge
Despite numerous attempts to dominate the e-commerce stage, Tencent has never relinquished its ambition in the competitive arena.
Douyin’s Billion-Dollar Brands Reveal China’s 2024 Digital Trends
In 2023, China’s digital commerce arena, led by Douyin (TikTok’s China version), displayed extraordinary growth, with its GMV expanding by a staggering 277%. This surge signifies a pivotal shift in the digital commerce landscape, challenging established e-commerce players like JD.com and Pinduoduo. The top 10 brands on Douyin, including Duck Duck (8 billion yuan), Apple […]
China’s Big Data Boom: A $43 Billion Forecast by 2027
Globally, big data IT investments in 2022 stood at approximately $247.1 billion, with expectations of nearly $528 billion by 2027, marking a 16.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), according to IDC. China’s market is particularly noteworthy, with IDC forecasting a leap to $43 billion in big data IT investments by 2027. This figure represents about […]
DingTalk’s Digital Dominance: 700 Million Users and AI Revolution
In an extraordinary advancement for China’s burgeoning tech industry, Alibaba’s communication platform, DingTalk (China’s answer to Slack), has hit a monumental user base of 700 million by the end of 2023.
Baidu AI Cloud and Samsung’s Strategic AI Partnership for Galaxy S24
Samsung Electronics China and Baidu AI Cloud have joined forces to integrate Baidu’s advanced ERNIE AI model into the Galaxy S24 Series.
Starbucks’ Strategic Alliance with “Journey to the West” in China
In a strategic move, Starbucks has entered the Chinese co-branding arena, partnering with the iconic “Journey to the West”. This marks Starbucks China’s first beverage collaboration, notably with a Chinese IP – the “superhero” Sun Wukong.
Douyin’s Live Commerce Platform Continues to Soar
Douyin, TikTok’s China equivalent, saw its live commerce platform continue to soar in 2023, with total transaction volume growing 256% year-over-year, according to data released by the company early this year. The platform now covers over 370 cities and involves over 450,000 businesses.
Xiaohongshu’s E-Commerce Strategy with Emphasis on Live Commerce and Search Conversions
On January 11, Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book or RED), a prominent Chinese social media platform, marked a significant shift in its business strategy by releasing its first annual e-commerce report.
China’s Retail Witnesses 7.2% Growth in 2023
In a remarkable close to 2023, China’s total retail sales of consumer goods soared to 4,355.0 billion yuan in December, marking a 7.4% year-on-year increase.
9 Chinese cities top Global Best City Brands
In the latest Brand Finance report, Hong Kong has been crowned the top city brand in China, securing the 41st position globally.
DiDi Performance Highlights Q3 2023
In a significant rebound from the previous year, DiDi Global Inc., a leading Chinese mobility technology company, has showcased impressive growth in its third-quarter financial results for 2023. This growth is underpinned by a strategic emphasis on its core mobility services and an aggressive push into international markets.