Youku’s proposed merger with Tudou will create one of the largest website operators in China, but synergies are limited and profitability is likely to remain elusive.
Digital Media
Real name requirements for Weibo users
A controversial ruling that all microblog users must re-register their accounts under their real names has stimulated vigorous debate among bloggers, academics and industry figures.
23 February 2012
Jiayuan - turning a profit to prove a challenge
Low-end market positioning and mounting competition are likely to limit earnings potential for the dating website.
14 July 2011
Social Media – monetising an online revolution
Social media has caught on rapidly among China’s urban middle class, but profits remain elusive – so far – for leading companies.
14 July 2011
Tencent - Pengyou’s rapid growth yet to boost profits
Tencent's recently-launched social network site is proving a strong contender to Renren, though it is yet to prove a major revenue driver.
14 July 2011
Mobile phone service providers ride the 3G boom
A batch of little-known but overseas-listed mobile phone service companies are exploiting the surge in demand for 3G users, which now number 61.9m.
19 May 2011
The Knot - Taking a shine to China
The US wedding media company plans to tap the huge potential of China's wedding industry through the launch of its website in November.
21 October 2010
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