Given the volume of personal information needed to collect and deliver goods, there is room for mishandling and leaking private information.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Alibaba inks option deal for controlling stake in courier STO Express
Logistics capabilities are considered a key asset for e-commerce companies.
Posted inHeavy Hitters
Didi’s BP tie-up raises stakes in China’s EV charging market
The partnership marks an acceleration in the Chinese ride-hailer’s efforts to develop services for EV drivers.
Posted inOn the Cusp
China’s electric bus makers hold early advantage in growing European market, UBS says
The country’s firms have gained experience from years of product development and commercial operation.
Posted inThe Numbers
Chinese market drives strong Apple results despite trade tensions
China has been a problem for the US giant as domestic players have eaten into the iPhone’s market share.
Posted inOn the Cusp
SEA tech startups cannot simply copy Chinese models
Chinese companies in the eyes of Southeast Asia entrepreneurs.
Posted inTurf Wars
China Tech Investor 31: AI competitiveness: How Chinese and US firms stack up with Matt Sheehan
James and Elliott chat with Matt Sheehan, Fellow at Macro Polo, the in-house think tank of the Paulson Institute.
Posted inWith Chinese Characteristics
China Tech Talk 82: Tech conferences in China
John and Matt sit down this week to go over what’s out available, what makes certain tech conferences in China different, and which are some of the best to attend and why.
Posted inThe Numbers
Net profit at Suning.com tumbled nearly two-thirds in first half
The retailer’s offline expansion has taken a toll on revenue amid a lackluster consumer market.