We’ve prepared a list of internet platform trends for those who have digital presences in China, are contemplating digital presence, or just interested in tech generally. This list is part of a Predictions Mini-Series in which we also cover travel and consumption trends for the coming year. Before we dive...
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Earlier this month, Douyin opened its shopping cart feature. It's rival short video app Kuaishou following up, upgraded its e-commerce services, giving preference to domestically produced goods and partnering with Chinese e-commerce giants services such Alibaba-owned Taobao and Tmall, as well as mobile e-commerce platform Youzan in the hope of...
The battle between Chinese short-video gaints is moving from online to offline. Tencent Weishi, a short-video platform owned by Tencent announced a Gopro-like action-camera in collaboration with manufacturer EKEN on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Kuaishou announced on the same day a Snap Spectacles-like product in collaboration with Chinese spec-maker Starci. Whether the...
The Short video platform battle is stil on! Douyin's rival Kuaishou (快手), a short video sharing and live streaming platform has bought Acfun (A站), a platform for ACG (anime, comics, and gaming) fans. In this post, you will find out how this move will help Kuaishou in the battle for...
China's short video industry is one of the country's fastest-growing markets. Among Kuaishou, Douyin and other short video streaming apps, Tencent and Baidu are fighting their way into the short video market as well. Let the battle begin. Which app will be the next frontrunner? Stay tuned with AgencyChina, we...
With the rapidly growing livestreaming market in China, livestreaming is bound to become a hobby — or even a daily habit — for the average Chinese netizen. Take a look at this article on what Niche livestreaming platfrom Inke is doing!
Douyin, one of China's most popular go-to short video apps is integrating external online shopping links from China’s largest ecommerce site into its platform. In today’s Chinese digital marketing world, short video has become a powerful force in the social scene, and it can be turned into a strong weapon...
With the largest middle class in the world, China is an attractive market for Western brands. Within China’s unique and fast-changing digital markets, foreign brands face various challenges and intensive competition from home-grown brands. Wondering how China’s digital market is different from rest of the world? Or what some of...
China has its own official Valentines day on the 17th of August (Double Seventh), and an unofficial Valentine’s Day on the 20th of May (520 day) because the numbers sound like “I love you” in Chinese. But all those cupid arrows haven't saturated the loving couples in China because for years...
With 290 million active online video users per day and an expected increase to 358 million in 2018, the popularity of short videos in China is undeniable! Due to its success and that of other ‘new’ flourishing media channels, the status of traditional media is declining. Over 40% of online...