China’s “re-commerce market” is predicted to reach RMB 1.25 trillion in 2020 as consumers shop for second-hand goods on online marketplaces.
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Announcing winners of the OTEC-Emerge Technology Awards
Emerge is TechNode’s annual conference about emerging trends in China tech. It presents a strategic and forward-looking view of China’s tech sector in English with voices from experts and representatives of leading companies.
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The Big Sell | Meituan faces a profit pinch as China orders lower fees
Meituan faces a profit squeeze as Chinese regulators order platforms to cut fees to help small businesses.
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China re-commerce faces tug of war between growth and trust
Re-commerce, or secondhand shopping, is growing fast in China. But users are finding scams and counterfeits mixed in with the bargains.
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From bad Tsinghua student to Meituan second in command
As Meituan CEO Wang Xing’s right hand man—and college best friend—announces his retirement, TechNode takes a close look back at his career.
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The Big Sell | Will Shanghai lockdown change the game for community group buying?
For millions stuck in Shanghai, purchasing daily goods has become a hassle. Community group buying has revived, thanks to its flexibility.
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INSIDER | Move over, celebrity livestreamers: Here come the small-scale presenters
Celebrities dominate livestream e-commerce sales pitches in China. But smaller-scale presenters are on the rise.
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How E-Commerce Is Helping China Overcome A Fear Of Second-Hand Clothing
Tainiqi Zhu admits that the Chinese market might not be ready for second-hand clothing, but he’s willing to make a bet on its potential. “In mainland China, there’s a problem of trust and communication,” says Mr. Zhu. “And even after you convince someone, you still have to negotiate the price. There’s a huge culture of bargaining.” Mr. […]
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INSIGHTS | Alibaba isn’t Jack Ma
On Tuesday, Jack Ma officially stepped away from his day-to-day role at the e-commerce giant he created in 1999.
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CHINA VOICES | Meituan’s master of ‘copy to China’
Meituan has grown by beating older companies at their own game—but how long can they last without innovating?
