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Chinese Startup DouYu Said to Delay IPO Launch on Trade Jitters
DouYu International Holdings Ltd., a Chinese video-game live-streaming platform, is delaying the launch of its U.S. initial public offering following market jitters over President Donald Trump’s threat to boost tariffs on China, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Didi Dominates Ride-Hailing in China but Loses Money on Many of Its Trips
Didi Chuxing Technology beat out Uber in China, but nearly three years later the startup, whose investors include its former rival and SoftBank, still struggles with profitability in its core ride-hailing business.
A Chinese Dating App for Gay Men Is Helping Them Have Kids, Too
Blued’s new service connects men with overseas surrogates. Will China’s government mind?
Beleaguered Didi Is Said to Lose $585 Million in Just Six Months
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing lost 4 billion yuan ($585 million) in the first six months of 2018, people familiar with the matter said, underscoring the depth of competition facing a company already struggling with unprecedented regulatory scrutiny.
Ex-Googler Becomes China’s 12th Richest Person
Pinduoduo Inc. founder Colin Huang became China’s 12th richest person with the soaring U.S. trading debut of his e-commerce company.
China Traders Barred From Buying Xiaomi Through Stock Link
China’s stock exchanges said they won’t allow mainland investors to buy shares with weighted-voting rights in Hong Kong, sending Xiaomi Corp. shares slumping.
China's 84 Questions for Xiaomi Show Hurdles for Tech IPOs
The collapse of Xiaomi Corp.’s plan to sell stock in mainland China is an example of Beijing’s ambition getting ahead of its reality.
The Ugly Numbers Plaguing China’s Top Selfie Airbrushing App
Meitu's apps allow users to edit selfies by lengthening legs, brightening skin and zapping away blemishes.
Xiaomi Files in Hong Kong for World's Biggest IPO Since 2014
Xiaomi Corp. became the first major company to use Hong Kong’s new rules for going public, filing for what’s expected be the world’s biggest debut since 2014.
China Finds in Taiwan a Technology Company It Can Stomach
China’s speedy approval of what will probably be one of its biggest IPOs in history has all the markings of a perfect marriage.
Agricultural Bank Sets IPO Record at $22.1 Billion
Agricultural Bank of China Ltd. boosted the size of its initial public offering to $22.1 billion after selling more stock in Shanghai, making it the world’s largest first-time share sale.
