Qian Tong
Stories by Qian Tong
How China’s regulatory campaign is targeting big tech’s ‘Walled Gardens’ strategy
Big tech players protect their own digital ecosystems, preventing users from spending cash elsewhere.
Chinese firms looking to tap the US markets stare at a rocky path
Several data-rich Chinese firms suspended their overseas share sale plans after the Didi fallout.
How SoftBank’s six-year, $11b bet on Chinese ride-hailer Didi turned sour
As of Friday’s close, SoftBank's stake was worth just around $11.2 billion, making the bet barely profitable.
‘Blood and sweat’ doesn’t pay off for China’s pool of delivery workers
Many delivery workers lack the same labor protections as employees in more formal lines of work.
The brutal human cost of Chinese e-commerce upstart Pinduoduo’s breakneck expansion
Young professionals in China have seen working for a promising unicorn as an aspirational sign of success.
Chinese state-backed consumer group accuses tech giants of algorithmic ‘bullying’
It said the algorithms impinge the rights of consumers and called for more powers for regulators.
Alibaba, Pinduoduo slug it out for control of China’s online bargain basement
After initially eschewing ultra price-sensitive customers, Alibaba is now taking the group far more seriously.
In China’s takeout wars, Meituan poses major threat to Alibaba’s ambitions
Alibaba has fallen dangerously behind in the war over the last two years, mostly due to its newness in the space.
China’s tech titans face tighter scrutiny at home and abroad
ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent are facing increased scrutiny over how they handle data.
China’s Tencent pushes for creation of $10b livestreaming juggernaut
China’s game-streaming industry is projected to generate 23.6 billion yuan in revenue this year.
