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Livestream avatars: polyglot sales machines

Thousands of AI avatars are being used in China to promote products on e-commerce channels. Although they are becoming increasingly lifelike, their success in the West will likely take a while.

By Fabian Peltsch

Sinolytics Radar

How Temu became Germany's No. 1 App​

The Chinese e-commerce app is currently putting US and EU online markets upside down. With its broad variety of ultra-cheap Chinese products, the app skyrocketed to rank number one in downloads in Germany​

By Experts Table.Briefings

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'Mafia-style' coercion: Temu files lawsuit against Shein

The e-commerce discounter Temu has filed another lawsuit against its competitor Shein. The allegation: Its competitor has intimidated suppliers who trade with both companies and poached important employees.

By Carolyn Braun

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 10: Citizens purchase food at Aldi supermarket on June 10, 2019 in Shanghai, China. China s import and export of trade in goods reached 12.1 trillion yuan in the first five months of this year, increasing 4.1 percent year-on-year, according to the General Administration of Customs on Monday. PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxHUNxONLY Copyright: xVCGx CFP111220502854
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Aldi opens hundreds of new stores in Shanghai

The Aldi Group plans to open hundreds of new stores in the People's Republic. They are seen as prestigious high-end supermarkets. The main focus will be set on the Shanghai region. A mistake?

By Redaktion Table

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Meituan to provide better conditions for drivers

Delivery drivers of meal delivery services are to receive better working conditions and higher wages. In this, the Chinese government wants to counteract the exploitation of supposed freelancers by tech companies. Authorities are now making an example of market leader Meituan to show how legal relationships between providers and its drivers are to be redefined in the future – and are thus following trends in other countries.

By Frank Sieren