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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.

Politburo Meeting Sets Tone for "15th Five-Year Plan" Start, Addressing "Involuted" Competition and Implementing "AI Plus" Initiative

On April 28, the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) held a meeting to analyze the current economic situation. The meeting noted that China's economy saw a strong start in the first quarter (GDP grew 5.0% year-on-year), with major indicators exceeding expectations. As the first Politburo meeting focused on economic work following the start of the "15th Five-Year Plan" (十五五) cycle, it released policy signals characterized by a high sense of urgency.

Chinese digital payment WeChat Pay integrates national QR codes in five Asian countries, entering a unified era of "scan-and-pay" cross-border payments

On April 21, the official WeChat Pay account announced that the national QR code payment systems of South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore have officially integrated with WeChat Pay. This development means that Chinese tourists visiting these countries no longer need to download local apps or manually exchange currency.

Chinese technology enterprise Dreame (追觅科技) reports eight consecutive years of doubled revenue, leading market share in over 30 countries

On April 20, Yu Hao (俞浩), founder and CEO of Dreame Technology (追觅科技), shared his unique business philosophy in an interview. He revealed that since its founding in 2017, Dreame has achieved an average annual revenue growth of 100% for eight consecutive years. By the end of 2025, Dreame’s products reached 120 countries and regions, securing the No. 1 market share in the robotic vacuum segment across more than 30 countries, including Germany, Italy, and Singapore.

Himalaya Turns to Hong Kong for IPO

On September 14, after withdrawing the IPO application on US SEC, China's online audio platform Himalaya submitted an IPO prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The underwriters are Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and CICC.