For many Chinese tech watchers, the year 2021 can be divided into two distinct periods: before and after Didi’s cybersecurity review.
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Luckin Coffee files for bankruptcy in the US
Leadership tumult at Luckin appears to be ongoing even as it moves forward with new business developments, including inviting franchise partners.
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TikTok eyes social shopping, Luckin bankruptcy: Retailheads
TikTok is planning to roll out a livestream shopping feature, coffee chain Luckin filed for bankruptcy in the US, Vipshop.com is fined RMB 3 million.
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Luckin agrees to $180 million fine for US fraud
Luckin Coffee has agreed to pay a $180 million penalty to settle accounting fraud charges brought by the US market regulator.
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Pinduoduo blasted for user privacy breach, Luckin franchises: Retailheads
Pinduoduo is under fire again for deleting pictures from a user’s photo album without consent. Luckin opens up to franchises in lower-tier cities.
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Ele.me faces backlash, Luckin coup: Retailheads
Ele.me is criticized for its treatment of the family of a deliveryman who died on the job. The US may ban American investors from Alibaba and Tencent.
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Luckin and affiliates fined $9 million, more penalties may come
Luckin and its partners may receive more fines amid continuing investigations by regulators and investors at home and abroad.
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Luckin names new chairman and CEO in power shakeup
Chinese beverage chain Luckin Coffee replaced founder and former chairman Charles Lu with its acting CEO, Guo Jinyi.
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Luckin fined, VCs seek out new Chinese brands: Retailheads
Last week, the state market regulator fined Luckin and the companies that assisted its sales fraud. New Chinese brands are attracting investor attention.
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INSIGHTS | Luckin—out of luck
The Olympics may have been delayed, but we saw a gold medal dive from Luckin Coffee’s shares. Its fraud is a cautionary tale—but about what?
