WeChat is a Chinese instant messaging application used by more than a billion Chinese people. WeChat is not only an instant messaging application, but also features what they call mini-programs which are a collection of applications directly connected to the application. You can also find bank information and pay directly through the application, but also book hotels, planes, taxis and many other services. Wechat, is available in several languages since 2012. The application belongs to the Tencent Group. It is a multifunctional application used daily for personal and professional needs. It is an application in the making to be used all over the world because of its functionalities.
Last week, the 2025 Shanghai International MCN Conference was held in Shanghai. As a leading multilingual communication company, HI-COM Asia was honored to participate in this grand event. The conference, themed “Unbounded Vision: Elevating the Live Streaming Economy with a Global Perspective”, gathered numerous industry leaders and experts to explore the development of the digital advertising industry and the opportunities […]
Weidian is often described as the “Shopify” of China. With over 80 million stores on its platform, its simplistic design makes it very popular. Weidian is easily accessible on mobile phones and uses convenient payment methods such as Wechat, Alipay and Union pay. In the Chinese market, its biggest competitor is Taobao.
Have you ever wondered what the most popular Chinese social media platforms are? Here are the Top 35 major social media platforms in China for 2025!
The Official WeChat advertising add-on was launched just a couple of years ago, but it immediately became an important part of any WeChat marketing strategy in China and abroad. Today, WeChat has numerous advertising categories and pricing systems. How do you choose the appropriate advertising model for your own strategy? This article will help you explore the […]
Want to attract Chinese tourists in 2023? Chinese tourists were the biggest spenders in 2019 were eager travelers, especially in popular destinations outside of Asia such as the France, Italy, UK and Germany. Leisure travel was the biggest driver of China’s outbound travel, representing 65 percent of travelers in 2019. But what changed after the […]
Zhang Xiaolong once said, “WeChat is a way of life”. Since its launch in 2011, WeChat has changed the way China communicates and makes purchases (both online and offline). Today, WeChat is also changing the way in which people search for information. What’s new on WeChat in 2020？
Besides opening a Tmall store, what are the other options when entering China’s e-commerce market? China’s e-commerce platforms have millions of internet users and target a wide variety of online consumer groups. E-commerce platforms provide multiple interaction opportunities for consumers and make it more convenient for companies to improve their products based on the needs […]
WeChat marketing is becoming more and more complicated in 2020. With the constant shifts in trends it is becoming more and more difficult for marketers to develop long term plans. Finding new customers and creating interest, not to mention generating sales is a new challenge. And when it comes to closed ecosystem such as WeChat […]
China is one step ahead of the game in the social media world. China’s combination of a large population and fast-emerging technology go hand in hand. Today I will talk about top ten apps that are changing the tides of Chinese social media. Some of these fast-emerging apps have become a necessity in Chinese daily […]
One of the very first questions a marketer may ask when executing a campaign is, how can we increase sales from our social media activities – especially the ones with our KOL partnerships? In fact, understanding Chinese social media and the e-commerce world is not only important for ongoing marketing activities, but also for marketing […]
