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One report says Zynn had been stealing videos from other platforms like TikTok, but it's unclear if that's why Google removed the app
An Indian designed to purge Chinese apps from smartphones was removed from Google Play just a couple weeks after launch
Remove China Apps has racked up 5 million installs amid rising anti-China sentiment in India
Remote workers, online students and bored people overwhelm apps, games and streaming sites
NBA star’s brand of shoes jump to US$3,300 thanks to online speculators
Vendors on Alibaba sites Taobao and Xianyu animate still images of faces to help people create fake dating profiles
Chinese apps tend to integrate social aspects directly into their platforms, to keep user engagement high and increase the amount of time spent in-app.
Even though there's no official definition, cities in China are often informally slotted into four tiers. In general, higher-tier cities are larger and wealthier compared to lower-tier ones.
Promo video of a Chinese military drill in Hong Kong started making the rounds on patriotic sections of China’s TikTok
Seemingly young streamer in spotlight after she was exposed as a middle-aged woman
Kuaishou is China’s second largest short video app. After growing largely from popularity in China’s rural areas and lower-tier cities, Kuaishou moved into live streaming, ecommerce and long-form videos in the face of more competition.
Developers in China say online medical consultations are different from other in-app purchases
US and Chinese researchers examine gift-gifting behavior of millions of app users
The search app only brings up sanitized results from a limited selection of sites… like Xinhua
Megvii says it can identify individual dogs by scanning their noses
Local governments are scrambling to realize Beijing’s sweeping vision
Police are now searching some foreigners’ phones at the border, but there’s an app for that
Didi Chuxing introduces a new measure as it tries to shake off last year’s crisis
Qihoo 360 has special settings for those trying to scam your grandparents
The app has a variety of functions, but food remains one of the main reasons for using Meituan. Whether it’s ordering bubble tea or finding restaurant deals in your neighborhood, locals go to Meituan whenever they’re hungry. Make reservations during busy hours Find deals in local restaurants Get meals and groceries delivered to your door
WeChat is omnipresent in China. With more than 1 billion monthly active users, the Tencent app is for more than just messaging. You can settle bills, shop online and order food delivery -- all without ever leaving WeChat. Keep in touch with local friends Go cashless with WeChat Pay
Operated by Alibaba, Alipay is one of China’s two dominant payment apps. It’s accepted by most restaurants, supermarkets, and department stores. Friends also use it to send gift money, known as red packets, to each other during the Lunar New Year. Leave your cash at home Get exclusive discounts in select stores
Traveling around China’s biggest cities would be harder without Didi Chuxing. The app is China’s answer to Uber and Lyft, providing users with on-demand cab services in various levels of comfort and luxury. Available in hundreds of Chinese cities Choose from regular taxis and chauffeured sedans
Cycling is one of the best ways to explore a new city. Services like Mobike allows you to pick up a bike whenever you see one, and just leave it at any destination. Best of all, the app is available in English! Get around faster Scan the QR code on a bike to get started
Stunts for attention on rapidly-growing short video apps are getting people into trouble, or worse
China has started arresting people for creating fake social media engagement
Sharing economy apps like Rent Me offer escorts advertised as ‘girlfriends’
