JD.com says sorry to customers after Singles’ Day campaign with comedian sparks backlash

JD.com says sorry to customers after Singles’ Day campaign with comedian sparks backlash

Yang, known for her biting jokes about men, on Monday appeared in a JD.com live-streaming session that sparked a four-day backlash from some of the platform’s users, which prompted the Beijing-based online retailer to issue an apology on Friday. A Weibo user, with the pseudonym Zhichilaotou, said he had cancelled his JD.com account and persuaded … Read more

Chinese Big Tech to see big AI gains in social, educational and office use, report says

Chinese Big Tech to see big AI gains in social, educational and office use, report says

Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is primarily benefiting users in three areas – social and entertainment, education, and office collaboration – according to a new report, highlighting where the country’s technology giants may see the biggest gains as they race to integrate generative AI (GenAI) into nearly every part of their businesses. In their eagerness to … Read more

Tencent super app WeChat strikes fine balance as everyday tool and public-service platform

Tencent super app WeChat strikes fine balance as everyday tool and public-service platform

Super app WeChat, operated by video gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings, continues to strike a delicate balancing act between its role as a major revenue stream for the Shenzhen-based company and a vital public-service platform in mainland China, according to analysts. With more than 1.3 billion monthly active users (MAUs), the 13-year old … Read more