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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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.
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.
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.
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. […]
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.
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.
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.
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?