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China B2B e-commerce market overview 2017

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E-commerce in China has assumed a more prominent role within the country’s economy than is the norm in Western countries; it controls a much larger portion of consumer spending than in the United States or Europe and accounts for a larger portion of GDP. It has also entered into the B2B sector in force in […]

China’s online shoppers grew to 500M in 2017 in 5 years

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Transactions on China’s e-commerce sites have increased from 8.1 trillion yuan (US$1.23 trillion) to 26.1 trillion yuan (US$3.97 trillion) over the last five years with an average annual growth rate of 34% according to data released by MOFCOM.

REPORT E-economy: China vs. the U.S.

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China, in just a few years, has made the leap from a nearly unwired country to one of the most wired on earth. This incredible transformation has resulted in one of the most internet-driven economies, and because of China’s sheer size, its e-finance and e-commerce companies are among the world’s largest. Users and economic activity […]

REPORT China Digital Payment Study 2017

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Digital or electronic payments have become the go-to method for many consumers in China to pay for purchases and transactions, online or offline. Coming into the digital age with only a limited credit and debit card infrastructure outside major cities, China leapfrogged straight to mobile payments from cash, pushing the trend further than is seen […]

Guide to Alibaba’s three levels of retail membership program

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On the afternoon of June 10th, a cruise ship called “Joy of Taobao & Tmall” set out for Japan from Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, starting a four-day and three-night trip to Japan. The ship was loaded with thousands of Taobao super members and APASS members as well as brand representatives of Tmall stores. Mr. […]

China online shopping market forecast 2017-2019

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The total transactions of China’s online shopping market totaled 4.7 trillion yuan (US$680 bn) in 2016 with an increase of 23.9%; and, it’s estimated to reach 7.3 trillion yuan (US$1.06 trillion)  in 2019. Tmall dominates China’s B2C online shopping market with over 56% market share.