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The Rise of Bike Sharing and China's Love Affair with Cycling

Bikes have long enjoyed a unique kind of welcome in China and, today, a fresh wave of bike mania is once again sweeping the country.

by Tristin Zhang, 28 July 2017

11 of the Biggest China Technology Trends of 2017

Here are some of the top tech trends and stories to make headlines in China in 2017.

by That's, 31 December 2017

Harsh New Penalties for Naughty Mobike Users

The shared bike firm's social credit ranking system is about to get some teeth.

by Daniel Plafker, 28 February 2018

China's Staffless Hotel Startup Gets RMB100 Million in Funding

The two-year-old business received RMB100 million in investment funding and credit lines worth hundreds of millions more.

by Bailey Hu, 09 February 2018

That Was Fast: Shared Beds Shut Down Over Safety Concerns

'Sleeping pods' are already being closed just a week after opening.

by That's, 20 July 2017

Bluegogo Bikes are Back in Beijing and Shenzhen

A partial takeover by ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has revived the once-bankrupt bike brand.

by Bailey Hu, 19 January 2018

Are Shareable Makeup Booths China's Next Big Thing?

As of now, 17Beauty has launched the new concept in Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan.

by Jikai Zheng, 10 January 2019

Shared Nurse Apps Raise Concerns in China's Biggest Cities

While they promise convenience, nurse-sharing platforms also lack official oversight.

by Bailey Hu, 20 June 2018

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