In 2022, China’s smart city will focus on cloud innovation, data governance, data connectivity, and new infrastructure development, and promote urban digital transformation through coordinated development, according to IDC. 1. Central government’s investment in local government. Thanks to years of stimulus measures provided by national and regional governments during the epidemic, many cities and communities […]
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The growth of digital payment ecosystems in China: what it means for other countries
The rapid growth of social networks and e-commerce platforms has transformed the way people communicate and transact around the world. Integrating digital payments into these growing networks and platforms has presented vast opportunities to drive economic opportunity, financial inclusion, transparency, security, and growth. In practically all countries individuals, businesses, and policymakers are recognizing these opportunities […]
China’s environmental penalties close to US$1 bn in 2016
The Chinese government continued to increase its efforts to combat environmental violations in 2016 with a total number of 137.8 thousand cases investigated and fines totaled 6.633 billion yuan on 124.7 thousand cases, a record high according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
China enterprises digital adoptions insights 2017
This research explores the digital adoptions among Chinese enterprises including internet usage, proportions of enterprises using trending technologies (mobile broadband, cloud computing, CRM, ERP), top channels for digital marketing and mobile marketing, and their expectations to solve problems.
How China is tearing down walls of protectionism
The American election provided the world a sudden shake-up. And, as the dust settles, the fortitude of recently established global alliances and newly laid foundations for economic opportunities are emerging. Take China, for example.
China starts shutting down more VPN providers
China Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (“MIIT”) starts tightening its control on internet access market from today till 31 March 2018. Setting-up or leasing VPN is not allowed unless approved by MIIT.
Sina Weibo User Demographics Analysis in 2013 (4 Part Series)
This is the part 1 of a series of posts that gives you insights on Chinese netizens behaviors from Sina Weibo. Part 2, Part 3, Part 4. Sina Weibo launched its 2013 Weibo User Development Report on December 6, based on massive Weibo user accounts information and consumption behavior to offer enterprises effective data support […]
China Cracking Down Online PR Companies Who Remove Content for Cash
Recently, Beijing police cracked down six Chinese online PR companies, which colluded with agents and web workers to delete online content illegally for cash. More than ten suspects were involved and arrested for the crime of illegal business operation, bribing non-government workers and non-government workers accepting bribes. 19 suspects had been approved to arrest, involving […]
Guide: Website Visibility in China
Here is a post on website visibility / accessibility in China that could benefit people who want to run a website in China. .CN Chinese Domain Registration If you want to register a China Country code top level domain (ccTLD), .CN for Chinese market, it requires the following documents: