Douyin news and trends

Gucci Doubles Down on China’s Consumers With JD.com Expansion
eCommerce // August 21, 2023

As Richemont acknowledges the declining influence of China on luxury shopping, Kering is seeking to delve deeper into the market, aiming to connect with consumers who remain eager to spend.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

China’s Child Screen Time Protections Could Hurt Social Media Giants
Regulation // August 02, 2023

China’s internet regulator has introduced regulations to keep kids from spending too much time online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

ByteDance Chasing WeChat in the Super-App Race With Douyin
Connected Economy // June 14, 2023

ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok, is on a mission to become China’s next “everything app” to rival the success of WeChat by Tencent.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Today in Retail: Grocers Take On Instacart; Walmart Launches Back-to-School Sale
Retail // July 07, 2022

Today in retail, Grove brings its sustainable cleaning products into three more retail chains, while Conn’s CEO sees payment options for everyone. Plus, Pinterest adds new shopping features, grocery sales are critical to Walmart’s last-mile transformation, U.S. retail spending was up 9.5% in June and...

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Report: Apple Tells WeChat Parent Tencent to Eliminate Payment Loopholes

August 02, 2024
Apple is reportedly pressuring the makers of China’s most popular apps — WeChat and Douyin — to stop allowing in-app creators to steer users to payment systems outside the Apple platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

China’s Child Screen Time Protections Could Hurt Social Media Giants

August 02, 2023
China’s internet regulator has introduced regulations to keep kids from spending too much time online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

ByteDance Chasing WeChat in the Super-App Race With Douyin

June 14, 2023
ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media app TikTok, is on a mission to become China’s next “everything app” to rival the success of WeChat by Tencent.  Get the Full Story Complete...

Douyin’s Anti-Competitive Lawsuit Against Tencent Moves Forward In Chinese Court

February 08, 2021
China’s Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, is suing fellow internet titan Tencent over allegedly monopolistic behavior. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...