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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.

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.

SF Holding (顺丰控股) Releases 2026-2028 Three-Year Strategy: Anchoring Globalization and Digitization to Achieve Global Performance Leap by 2028

On May 12, SF Holding (顺丰控股) officially announced its strategic roadmap for the next three years at its annual shareholders' meeting.