China free: physical store sales returned to normal in September

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.

CHAGEE (霸王茶姬) Q1 Overseas GMV Surges 139% YoY as Global Expansion Enters Acceleration Phase

CHAGEE (霸王茶姬) recorded a 139% YoY surge in overseas GMV to 426 million RMB in Q1 2026, driven by an expanded network of 374 outlets across Southeast Asia and East Asia alongside localized operational adaptations.

JD.com (京东) Reportedly Considers £2 Billion Bid for UK E-commerce Platform The Very Group

JD.com (京东) is reportedly considering a £2 billion potential acquisition of major UK online retail and consumer finance platform The Very Group, marking its third and most aggressive attempt to breach the UK retail market.

Unpacking China | Key Chinese Firms to Watch This Week （17/05/2026-23/05/2026）

Amid fast-paced changes that fill the business community with excitement, angst and trepidation, EqualOcean will publish a series of roundup articles to document the major events related to Chinese companies going global every week.

Alibaba (阿里巴巴) and Tencent (腾讯) Earnings Reports Signal AI Expansion; Platform Enterprises Accelerate Global Layout

On May 13, Alibaba (阿里巴巴) and Tencent Holdings (腾讯控股) released their latest financial reports, with computing power and AI expansion becoming the primary focus of market attention. Simultaneously, JD.com (京东) and Pinduoduo (拼多多) are accelerating brand expansion in the cross-border e-commerce sector, while Meituan's (美团) international food delivery business continues to progress.