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On September 16, 2025, the U.S. once again extended TikTok’s “sell or ban” deadline to December 16—this is the fourth extension in five years. With 170 million U.S. users and a platform that generates $5.8 billion in GMV annually (per TikTok…
A “golden era” for gold is unfolding! Karen Karniol-Tambour, Co-Chief Investment Officer of Bridgewater Associates, has said that as global de-dollarization continues, gold may be at the beginning of a sustained growth phase—”there is still significant upside.” Recently, the spot…
From Western celebrities to the streets of Southeast Asia, from North American shopping malls to Japanese subways, Chinese trendy toys are becoming the new darlings in the hands of young people around the world. Trendy toys have transitioned from niche…
Amid the ongoing divergence in per-capita restaurant spending, one brand has become a favorite among young Chinese consumers for offering “Western dining at just 30 RMB (approx. USD 4.10) per person” — Saizeriya. As a Japanese chain restaurant with annual…
From the opening of its first Shanghai store in 2020 to the announcement of the closure of its final Senlan Shangdu location in August 2025, the five-year experiment of Hema X Membership Stores has come to an end. The closure…
On September 10, Luo Yonghao posted a complaint on Weibo criticizing Xibei’s use of prepared dishes, unexpectedly igniting a nationwide debate on transparency in the restaurant industry. A plate of roasted lamb ribs, a lawsuit watched by tens of millions,…
At 1 a.m. Beijing time on September 10, Apple held its 2025 annual fall launch event. A wide array of new products was unveiled, spanning smartphones, watches, and earphones—demonstrating Apple’s continued investment in technological innovation while offering more choices for…
In the summer of 2025, the streets of Chinese cities are swarmed with delivery riders clad in yellow, blue, and red. From food and daily necessities to pharmaceuticals, electronics, and even fashion and cosmetics, the buzz surrounding instant retail is…
On August 28, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) approved the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for Genekey Biotech’s GKL-006Allo injection, intended for patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have failed standard treatments. This marks the official…
In the past two quarters, China’s three major internet giants have invested nearly 100 billion yuan (approx. 13.7 billion USD) in the battlefield of instant retail, staging what could be considered the fiercest business street battle in internet history. Behind…