Blog Tag - Technology

Didi Slashes Employees’ Bonuses in Half Following Poor Company Performance
Employees of Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi will receive only half of their year-end bonuses, while executives receive nothing, the company’s CEO...
6 Lesser Known Wechat Functions You Need in Your Life
WeChat. How could we live without you? Used by practically everyone connected to the internet, it’s not hard to see why this app is the number one...
Zhongguancun, "Beijing’s Silicon Valley," Promises RMB 15 Billion to Early-Stage Startups
Regional government bodies at Zhongguancun, a district in Beijing which is well-known for software innovation and R&D, aim to help introduce...
Ramifications of China’s New Blockchain Rules Hit Home
China’s internet regulator is proposing curbs that go against the original spirit of blockchain, but for some, they’re the price to pay for...
Hello TransTech to acquire ofo?
Bike rental and ride hailing startup Hello TransTech, previously known as Hello Bike,  is reportedly in negotiation to acquire ofo, a person close...
JD.com Launches Express Delivery Service With WeChat Mini-Program
Tencent News is reporting that JD Logistics CEO Wang Zhenhui announced that the company has launched express delivery services for individuals. The...
Chinese City Wants to Regulate Bike Rental Platforms with Social Credit System
Tired of seeing heaps of rental bikes piling up on the sidewalk and blocking traffic, the Chinese city of Foshan wants to punish inconsiderate bike...
Mobike Responds to Claims of Inflated Numbers
Chinese bike-rental company Mobike has responded to reports of exaggerated user numbers. A Bloomberg article headlined “Meituan IPO fact-checks...
A Short History of the QR Code in China and Why Southeast Asia Is Next
China’s love for QR codes is no secret. From meals and groceries to rent and rides—quite literally everything can be paid for by scanning QR codes....
Superfast Internet on the Way as 5G Officially Launches in Beijing
Beijing's internet looks to reach unprecedented speeds by the beginning of next year with the China Unicom formally launching its 5G services at a...
Is Google Partnering With Tencent for Its China Comeback?
It is safe to assume at this point that both Google and Facebook are prioritizing re-entry into the China market. There is also a growing amount of...
9 of the World's 12 Most Shipped Smartphone Brands Are From China
Nine of the world’s 12 most shipped smartphone manufacturers are headquartered in China, according to semiconductor market research firm IC Insights...
WeChat Launches New Shopping Function That Lets You Shop on JD.com With Just a Few Clicks
WeChat has launched a new shopping function that lets people shop on JD.com with just a few taps. Now simply by entering consumer product related...
Opinion: China Isn't the AI-Powered Dystopia You Think It Is
In the 18th century, English philosopher Jeremy Bentham envisaged a theoretical “Panopticon” prison with one guard observing all the inmates, who...
A Curated Guide to Beijing’s Startup Scene, pt. 1
This is the first of two parts on local resources for eager entrepreneurs in Beijing. Budding entrepreneur in Beijing? Sourcing startups but not...