Zheping Huang
Stories by Zheping Huang
Baidu drops off list of China’s five most valuable internet firms
NetEase has overtaken Baidu in market value after posting better-than-expected quarterly earnings last week.
Alibaba, Tencent hope earnings can counter selloff in wake of US-China trade war
China’s two largest companies have lost a combined $140 billion in market value since the escalation of the trade war in May.
Kuaishou, Baidu invest $434m in China’s Quora-like startup Zhihu
Zhihu’s existing backers, social messaging giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. and Capital Today, also invested in the new round.
ByteDance launches search engine to challenge Baidu
Following the 2010 departure of Google from the market amid government censorship, Baidu has enjoyed a near-monopoly in internet search in China.
How China’s Douyu is banking on top gamers to add new earning streams
China's Douyu is counting on top gamers like Liu Mou to generate revenue via virtual gifts bestowed by fans, potentially showing tech giants like Face
TikTok’s parent ByteDance turns its attention to search business
ByteDance’s search will be embedded within its own apps, beginning with its Jinri Toutiao news service.
China’s Tencent steps up effort to slap age ratings on games
The move comes as the government tightens its control over the $38 billion industry.
This South Korean cult videogame maker is taking on copycats in China
Over the last three years, WeMade's CEO Henry Chang, has filed about 65 lawsuits in China, Singapore and South Korea against Chinese gaming studios.
ByteDance to venture into consumer hardware with educational gadgets
Hardware would complement its exploration of online education, as it taps demand for child-tutoring from affluent households.
