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Burberry has made its latest push into the gaming industry after launching a range of new branded digital skins for China’s biggest video game “Honor of Kings”.

Burberry launches exclusive digital skins for Chinas biggest video game

March 23, 2021

Burberry has made its latest push into the gaming industry after launching a range of new branded digital skins for China’s biggest video game “Honor of Kings”. Honor of Kings…

Burberry has created an interactive virtual replica of its flagship Tokyo store allowing shoppers to browse and buy its entire spring/summer 2021 collection.

Burberry launches virtual interactive replica of its flagship Tokyo store

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March 19, 2021

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Burberry has created an interactive virtual replica of its flagship Tokyo store allowing shoppers to browse and buy its entire spring/summer 2021 collection. The luxury fashion giant has launched the…

Alibaba could face yet more fines from the China’s market regulator as a new investigation is launched into its joint venture with Minmetals Development.

Alibaba stocks dive as Trump threatens to blacklist company

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January 7, 2021

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Alibaba’s shares have dropped on both the New York and Hong Kong stock exchanges following a report that the company could be blacklisted by the Trump administration. The Chinese retail…

Alibaba is facing a record fine of nearly $1 billion by the Chinese government over allegations of anticompetitive practices.

Alibaba fined £57,000 for failing to provide paperwork in latest government crackdown

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December 14, 2020

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Alibaba has once again fallen foul of the Chinese government and has been fined 500,000 yuan (£57,000) for failing to submit relevant paperwork during an acquisition deal. In the government’s…

TikTok is being sued for billions of pounds in the UK and Europe over accusations it has illegally collected personal information of millions of children.

TikTok ban wipes $75bn of Chinese tech giants including Alibaba and JD.com

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August 10, 2020

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TikTok and WeChat’s US ban has wiped $75 billion off the value of Chinese tech giants including Alibaba and JD.com. Last week Donald Trump announced plans to ban Chinese social…

Burberry launches first “social media store” in China

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August 3, 2020

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Burberry has launched its first ‘social media store’ in China aiming to connect shoppers’ “online life with your in-store life”. Burberry has partnered with Chinese tech behemoth Tencent to develop…

Tencent is letting retailers build virtual stores on its wildly popular WeChat platform by themselves for the first time, presenting a major challenge to Chinese ecommerce giants.

Tencent to launch MiniShop function in major challenge to Alibaba and JD.com

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July 17, 2020

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Tencent is letting retailers build virtual stores on its wildly popular WeChat platform by themselves for the first time, presenting a major challenge to Chinese ecommerce giants. The Chinese social…

Honda has partnered with Chinese tech giant Tencent to develop the world’s first in-car voice activated shopping system

Honda is developing world’s first in-car voice activated shopping system

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June 3, 2020

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Honda has partnered with Chinese tech giant Tencent to develop the world’s first in-car voice activated shopping system. The two companies are working together on a new infotainment system that…

Alipay is set to be rolled out to over 10 million SMEs in Europe over the next five years, as Alibaba continues its overseas expansion.

Alipay rolled out to Chinese visitors for the first time

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November 6, 2019

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Alibaba’s popular payments platform Alipay has now been made available for visitors to China for the first time, removing a major barrier for tourists. Alipay will now allow tourists to…

Alibaba and JD.com have banned products relating to the NBA’s Houston Rockets after its general manager appeared to support the Hong Kong anti-government protests on Twitter.

Alibaba and JD.com ban sales of US NBA teams Houston Rockets items after pro-Hong Kong tweet

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October 8, 2019

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Alibaba and JD.com have banned products relating to the NBA’s Houston Rockets after its general manager appeared to support the Hong Kong anti-government protests on Twitter. The Houston Rockets could…

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Burberry launches exclusive digital skins for Chinas biggest video game

Burberry launches virtual interactive replica of its flagship Tokyo store

Alibaba stocks dive as Trump threatens to blacklist company

Alibaba fined £57,000 for failing to provide paperwork in latest government crackdown

Tencent to launch MiniShop function in major challenge to Alibaba and JD.com

Honda is developing world’s first in-car voice activated shopping system

Alipay rolled out to Chinese visitors for the first time

Alibaba and JD.com ban sales of US NBA teams Houston Rockets items after pro-Hong Kong tweet

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