ECOMMERCE: Many of China's online giants made big headlines in 2014 across ecommerce, mobile and social media. Names such as Alibaba, Xiaomi, Tencent and Baidu are gradually making their mark in many industries including travel. Developments unravel rapidly and millions change hands so here are five technology stories worth watching going forward. Read more on The Wall Street Journal
On several fronts, 2014 was a particularly eventful year for China’s technology sector.
While a handful of domestic players grabbed headlines with blockbuster share offerings, major acquisitions or soaring valuations, some multinational firms encountered major obstacles in their efforts to expand in the vast but increasingly challenging market.
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