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Foreigners in China join army of online live-streamers to sell Chinese products around the world
China technology

Video | Foreigners join China’s live-stream sales army

TikTok

Video | US calls for removal of ‘untrusted’ Chinese apps

Kuaishou

TikTok clone that pays users to watch videos removed from Google Play

Apps

Google removes viral Indian app that removes Chinese apps

An Indian designed to purge Chinese apps from smartphones was removed from Google Play just a couple weeks after launch

Google removes viral Indian app that removes Chinese apps
Apps

The viral Indian app helping users get rid of Chinese software offers mixed results

Remove China Apps has racked up 5 million installs amid rising anti-China sentiment in India

Coronavirus pandemic: All stories

The world’s biggest online population is staying home and China’s internet can’t cope

Remote workers, online students and bored people overwhelm apps, games and streaming sites

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E-commerce

Kobe Bryant sneaker prices spike on Chinese trading platform, angering fans

NBA star’s brand of shoes jump to US$3,300 thanks to online speculators

China says goodbye to basketball superstar Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. (Picture: Xinhua)
Facial recognition

Sellers offer a way to beat facial recognition in China

Vendors on Alibaba sites Taobao and Xianyu animate still images of faces to help people create fake dating profiles

Start-ups

How this podcast platform learned from the Chinese internet

Chinese apps tend to integrate social aspects directly into their platforms, to keep user engagement high and increase the amount of time spent in-app.

Apps

In China, where you live determines the tech you use

Even though there's no official definition, cities in China are often informally slotted into four tiers. In general, higher-tier cities are larger and wealthier compared to lower-tier ones. 

In China, where you live determines the tech you use
TV shows and streaming video

In China, TikTok is another tool for the government to spread its message

Promo video of a Chinese military drill in Hong Kong started making the rounds on patriotic sections of China’s TikTok

In China, TikTok is another tool for the government to spread its message
Trending in China

How Chinese live streamers transform themselves for fame and money

Seemingly young streamer in spotlight after she was exposed as a middle-aged woman

TV shows and streaming video

Kuaishou is China’s original short-video king, and it now hosts ‘little shops’ and live streaming

Kuaishou is China’s second largest short video app. After growing largely from popularity in China’s rural areas and lower-tier cities, Kuaishou moved into live streaming, ecommerce and long-form videos in the face of more competition.

WeChat

China’s super-app WeChat now lets flyers pay offline on flights

No internet connection? No problem

(Picture: WeChat Pay via Weibo)
Apple

Apple settles App Store dispute after outcry from digital doctor apps

Developers in China say online medical consultations are different from other in-app purchases

Apps like Chunyu Yisheng and Dingxiang Yisheng provide online consultation from doctors around the country. (Picture: Chunyu Yisheng/Dingxiang Yisheng)
WeChat

WeChat provides clues for why people 'pay it forward'

US and Chinese researchers examine gift-gifting behavior of millions of app users

Censorship

China has a censored search engine just for kids from state news agency Xinhua

The search app only brings up sanitized results from a limited selection of sites… like Xinhua

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Artificial intelligence

Move over humans, this startup is making facial recognition for pets

Megvii says it can identify individual dogs by scanning their noses

Move over humans, this startup is making facial recognition for pets
China Internet Report

China’s social credit system is becoming a reality

Local governments are scrambling to realize Beijing’s sweeping vision

Surveillance

People in China are trying to thwart police surveillance apps

Police are now searching some foreigners’ phones at the border, but there’s an app for that

Didi Chuxing

Ride-hailing drivers in China are finally getting paid for returning lost items

Didi Chuxing introduces a new measure as it tries to shake off last year’s crisis

Passengers with lost items can contact Didi’s customer service. (Picture: Jason Lee/Reuters)
Cybersecurity

Parental control for grandparents? China struggles with protecting the elderly online

Qihoo 360 has special settings for those trying to scam your grandparents

Gramps just found an amazing deal online. (Picture: Shutterstock)
Apps

How to find the perfect restaurant in China with Meituan

The app has a variety of functions, but food remains one of the main reasons for using Meituan. Whether it’s ordering bubble tea or finding restaurant deals in your neighborhood, locals go to Meituan whenever they’re hungry. Make reservations during busy hours Find deals in local restaurants Get meals and groceries delivered to your door

WeChat

How to use WeChat like a local when you’re traveling in China

WeChat is omnipresent in China. With more than 1 billion monthly active users, the Tencent app is for more than just messaging. You can settle bills, shop online and order food delivery -- all without ever leaving WeChat. Keep in touch with local friends Go cashless with WeChat Pay

Mobile payments

How to pay with your smartphone in China using Alipay

Operated by Alibaba, Alipay is one of China’s two dominant payment apps. It’s accepted by most restaurants, supermarkets, and department stores. Friends also use it to send gift money, known as red packets, to each other during the Lunar New Year. Leave your cash at home Get exclusive discounts in select stores

How to pay with your smartphone in China using Alipay
Didi Chuxing

How to hail a Didi in China

Traveling around China’s biggest cities would be harder without Didi Chuxing. The app is China’s answer to Uber and Lyft, providing users with on-demand cab services in various levels of comfort and luxury. Available in hundreds of Chinese cities Choose from regular taxis and chauffeured sedans

How to hail a Didi in China
Sharing economy

How to travel in China on a Mobike

Cycling is one of the best ways to explore a new city. Services like Mobike allows you to pick up a bike whenever you see one, and just leave it at any destination. Best of all, the app is available in English! Get around faster Scan the QR code on a bike to get started

TV shows and streaming video

TikTok user faces backlash for pretending to be a teacher in classroom stunt

Stunts for attention on rapidly-growing short video apps are getting people into trouble, or worse

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