The PRC's evolution from developing to developed economy could get a boost if the country’s businesses are able to fully harness the advantages and efficiencies of the Internet and e-commerce.
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As the leader of one of China’s OEM manufacturing companies, Cao Yuehua knows well that life at the bottom of the supply chain can be nasty, brutish and, for those unable to adapt to a changing bus
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore gives a shout-out to Alibaba Group, noting that China’s largest e-commerce company generates more GMV than the combined total of America's Big Two. Plus, a new report says a handful of online shopping websites accounted for nearly half of the growth rate of China's 100 largest retailers last year.
One of China's largest appliance and electronics chains has launched an online store on Tmall, joining a host of other shopping websites that are opting to sell through the country's largest online B2C marketplace.
With jobs still scarce, enterprising mothers are finding they can make money and still be around for their kids by launching their own home-based e-commerce companies. Check out their inspiring stories in words and videos.
For many small and medium enterprises involved in e-commerce with Intellectual Property, the biggest obstacle can be finding time and resources to become more literate with the necessary documentation, costs and laws, according to James Hardy, director of Alibaba.com's Europe operations.
Products aimed at babies and young kids are among the most highly regulated in the world. Fall foul of the regulations and you could face consequences that might ruin your business, ranging from confiscation of your goods to hefty fines, product recalls and customer refunds.
Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma kept his message simple on May 10 as he relinquished the post he has held for 14 years. Speaking to more than 20,000 employees, the iconic Internet pioneer urged the crowd to trust the new management team "as you trusted me."
In August, 2010, Xie Tingting, then a senior design student at Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, was studying for her civil service exam, preparing for life after college.