Li Ning: the net profit attributable to the parent company in the first half of the year was 1.962 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 187%

Unpacking Japanese E-commerce：The Overlooked 120 Million Consumers

Japan is a demanding but high-value market. Chinese sellers are growing fast, yet success requires more than low prices—clear manuals, strong quality, 24/7 service, and trust. Consumption is polarizing, and aging buyers remain active. Long-term branding and localization are key.

SHEIN Launches Hong Kong IPO, Targeting Up to US$1.76 Billion

SHEIN（希音）launched its Hong Kong initial public offering on August 24, offering about 280 million Class B shares at HK$47.60 to HK$49.50 each. At the top of that range, the global offering could raise up to HK$13.86 billion (US$1.76 billion) before expenses, placing the fast-fashion retailer among Hong Kong’s largest planned listings of 2026.

SHEIN Reportedly Targets US$26–27 Billion Valuation in Hong Kong IPO

SHEIN (希音), the China-founded global fashion and lifestyle retailer, is reportedly seeking a valuation of US$26 billion to US$27 billion in a planned Hong Kong initial public offering, a sharp reduction from the US$98.2 billion private-market valuation disclosed for its 2022 fundraising round.

TikTok Shop’s US Online-Spending Share Reaches 2%, Consumer Edge Data Show

TikTok Shop accounted for about 2% of US online retail spending in July, exceeding the estimated online spending captured by Target, Costco and Home Depot, according to Consumer Edge transaction data cited by Chinese e-commerce outlet Ebrun.

Blokees’ Overseas Revenue Surges 228.5% as Building Toys Gain Global Traction

Chinese building-toy company Blokees (布鲁可) reported on Aug. 12 that its overseas revenue reached CNY 366 million in the first half of 2026, up 228.5% year on year, as the company expanded its distribution and licensed-IP product portfolio across the Americas and Southeast Asia.