Why This French Entrepreneur Chooses the Chinese Mainland Over Europe
French salon owner Catherine Colin explains why she sees the Chinese mainland as the ultimate growth hub over Europe.
Ecommerce
AI Powers the Longest Double 11 Ever
Learn how AI is reshaping the longest Double 11 sale ever on the Chinese mainland—powering smarter search, personalized picks, and engaging fun across Alibaba, JD.com, and Douyin.
Can Tech Help Women Hold Up Half the Digital Sky?
Explore how AI, big data and digital platforms reshape opportunities for women—yet access gaps and bias can reinforce inequality. Can deliberate action close the digital gender divide?
Meet the Viral Ostrich Farmer Shaking Up e-Commerce on Douyin
From Douyin livestreams with pecking ostriches to 5K dusters/day, a female entrepreneur in the Chinese mainland is empowering women and boosting rural revitalization.
Global Digital Trade Expo 2024 Sparks New Opportunities
Learn how the 4th Global Digital Trade Expo in Hangzhou united 1,800+ enterprises from 154 countries and regions, driving the future of digital commerce.
US tariff shake-up triggers 81% plunge in global parcels 📉
US suspends duty-free on parcels under $800, slashing mail traffic by 81%. Small e-commerce hubs in South and Southeast Asia face steep shipping challenges.
Trump’s Shipping Shake-Up Ends Era of Ultra-Cheap International Post 💸📦
Trump’s August 29 shake-up ends ultra-cheap international shipping, reshaping online shopping costs and small business strategies across South and Southeast Asia.
Kazakh Entrepreneur Urges Digital Silk Road Boost at SCO Summit
Kazakh entrepreneur urges Digital Silk Road boost at SCO Summit, highlighting booming e-commerce between the Chinese mainland and Central Asia.
Why 25 Countries Are Pausing Mail to the U.S. Over New Tax Rules
25 countries halt mail to the U.S. as the UPU sounds the alarm on new customs rules and de minimis cuts affecting small businesses worldwide.
U.S. Ends $800 De Minimis Exemption, Small Businesses Feel the Pinch
U.S. President Trump’s executive order ends the $800 de minimis exemption on Aug 29, so all packages to the U.S. face duties. Small businesses warn of higher costs.