Alibaba

ByteDance

CATL

Huawei

Meituan

Tencent

Xiaomi

Most Followed

Market News

Listings (IPO)

Earnings Reports

Venture Roundup

Big Tech

Automotives

Retail and Commerce

Collections

News

Features

Insights

Press Releases

Anta

DeepSeek

Geely

Li Auto

Mixue Bingcheng

Pop Mart

Going Global

Latest

Collaborate

Earnings

Auto

Retail & Commerce

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

China

Explore East Asia’s thriving tech hubs, global electronics producers, and fast-evolving digital platforms shaping cross-border innovation.

East Asia

Xiaohongshu, also known as RedNote, is a platform that connects users to curated content for fashion, beauty, travel, and more.

Xiaohongshu

How do ideas shape industries? Learn how content, design, and digital artistry influence branding, marketing, and cultural impact.

Creative

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

Gaming

It may lack the gaming roots of Bilibili and HeyBox, but Xiaohongshu’s community dynamics can help smaller titles turn authenticity into attention.

Why Xiaohongshu has become harder for game marketers to ignore

Home

Decoding China&#039;s tech and business pulse

KrASIA

Cheng Zi is based in China, covering technology- and business-related events. She works with her colleagues at 36Kr Global to provide coverage in both English and Chinese.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a1c02e0609a846ab19ab44182633a8d5?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Cheng Zi

Photo shows a visitor playing a demo of Bringer at Bilibili World 2026.

Bilibili, an online entertainment platform, features anime, gaming videos, live streams, and interactive communities appealing to younger audiences.

Bilibili

Its strategy now spans indie publishing, platform-grown IP, and a broader slate of steadily advancing projects.

BW2026 shows Bilibili expanding its gaming push across multiple fronts

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Freshippo

JD.com, a Chinese e-commerce leader, ensures trusted transactions, efficient logistics, and a wide product selection for online shoppers.

JD.com

Meituan, China’s all-in-one local services platform, covers food delivery, travel bookings, and lifestyle deals, simplifying daily consumer choices.

Pinduoduo revolutionizes e-commerce with social group buying, connecting budget-conscious shoppers to discounts on a broad range of products.

Pinduoduo

Taobao, Alibaba’s consumer-to-consumer marketplace, connects Chinese shoppers with diverse products, from fashion and electronics to everyday essentials.

Taobao

What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

How do clicks replace aisles? Explore global marketplaces, payment solutions, and technology accelerating online retail’s growth.

E-commerce

How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

Food Delivery

What changes the way we shop? Review fresh inventory management, dark stores, and logistics driving door-to-door grocery services.

Grocery Delivery

How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

Logistics

How do platforms deliver on immediacy? Analyze ride-hailing, instant deliveries, and gig models meeting consumer needs fast.

On-demand Services

How do stores adapt to digital shifts? Explore e-commerce integration, inventory analytics, and omnichannel strategies for modern shoppers.

Retail

Meituan Youxuan’s shutdown ended a subsidy war and opened a new phase in China’s retail competition.

After the cash burn: What remains of China’s community group buying boom

Xiaohongshu | KrASIA

Live Commerce

The social media and e-commerce platform is merging operations to boost efficiency and expand live streaming initiatives.

Xiaohongshu reshuffles e-commerce departments to prioritize live streaming

36Kr is China's most influential business and technology network, delivering high-quality content focused on China’s innovation and new economy trends since 2010. With its extensive traffic and network, 36Kr has built a comprehensive database and strong data analytics capabilities to provide insights into China’s technology landscape.

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/a6b9ace74da9df391d5f7ba1892f4393?s=96&d=blank&r=g

36Kr English

What drives digital storytelling? Examine content creation, distribution channels, and media platforms connecting audiences worldwide.

Content

Where do style and commerce meet? Examine supply chains, sustainable sourcing, and digital trends influencing global fashion markets.

Fashion

Authorities fine Xiaohongshu RMB 300,000 for failing to protect minors. The company claims a glitch led to exploitative content being posted.

Authorities fine Xiaohongshu RMB 300,000 for failing to protect minors

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/39a1cba25bd78f16fca5dda5fd0f7efa?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Mengyuan Ge

Xiaohongshu sues ghostwriter brokers over fraudulent promotional content. It is attempting to restore its reputation by removing fake product reviews.

Xiaohongshu sues ghostwriter brokers over fraudulent promotional content

Xiaohongshu faces crisis of trust over edited photos that ‘deceive’ users. The platform is under fire while influencer endorsements impact its reputation.

Xiaohongshu faces crisis of trust over edited photos that ‘deceive’ users

Social commerce company Xiaohongshu aborts plans for US IPO, Bloomberg says, following the likes of ByteDance, Keep, Soulgate, Ximalaya, and LinkDoc.

Social commerce company Xiaohongshu reportedly aborts plans for US IPO

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/73038ba5aa24f2470d3d5012a15e6b6a?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Brady Ng

Can brief clips hold lasting impact? Analyze short-form content trends, creator communities, and platform strategies for rapid viewer engagement.

Short Video

beauty industry

Social Commerce

Grassroots feedback on Xiaohongshu drives perceptual changes for Chinese beauty brands.

Chinese cosmetics brands use Xiaohongshu to shake off shady image

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0b17d8c2d65dc42b6cf30a06e049a754?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Lin Lingyi

The platform will roll out a content creator center, and promises incomes of about USD 1,400 per month for its trendsetters.

Social commerce unicorn Xiaohongshu wants to monetize by driving revenues for its content creators

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/b1f58c52050738746ae9a2be6555a9ab?s=96&d=blank&r=g

Song Jingli

Its app was hosting information about illegal substances and unlicensed beauty treatments.

Days after being removed from distribution, Alibaba-backed social commerce unicorn Xiaohongshu says it is reshuffling content

Live Streaming

At the tail end of May, the company said it passed 250 million users.

Social commerce app Xiaohongshu begins live streaming test runs

https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/dbd8b27418953a4ed5baea23b0e7488b?s=96&d=blank&r=g