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[Big read] Cash-strapped Chinese metros turn to personal ads: A win-win? 

Lianhe Zaobao journalist Zeng Shi observes that China’s metros are opening up their advertisement spaces to the public. Even as it gives people a novel way of putting up resumes or marriage proposals, it helps China’s metros generate a new income stream.

Zeng Shi

16 Aug 2024

Singles' Day sales losing their shine in China: How long can e-commerce platforms keep reducing prices?

With the annual Singles' Day sale coming around again, e-commerce platforms are once again preparing to fight for a slice of the consumer market, not just among themselves but now also with physical stores joining the mix. But as consumers become more prudent in their spending and less inclined to navigate complicated terms and conditions for discounts, what can e-commerce platforms do to survive?

China Desk, Lianhe Zaobao

09 Nov 2023