Platform |
Target Audience |
Unique Feature |
Web & APP |
Taobao |
Bargain hunters and everyday shoppers |
Affordable products, live-streaming, endless product variety |
taobao.com Taobao App (ios/android) |
JD.com |
Quality-conscious shoppers |
Fast delivery and authentic products |
jingdong.com Jingdong App (ios/android) |
Tmall |
Brand-conscious consumers |
Official brand stores ensuring quality and authenticity |
tmall.com Tmall App (ios/android) |
1688 |
Wholesalers and small businesses |
Bulk purchases at factory-direct prices |
1688.com 1688 App (ios/android) |
WeChat (Mini-program) |
General consumers and businesses |
Integrated shopping within a social networking ecosystem |
Wechat App (ios/android) |
Pinduoduo |
Budget-conscious group buyers |
Group buying with significant discounts and gamified experience |
Pinduoduo App (ios/android) |
Xiaohongshu |
Beauty and lifestyle enthusiasts |
Trusted reviews and influencer-driven recommendations |
xiaohongshu.com Xiaohongshu App (ios/android) |
Douyin |
Social shoppers and Gen Z users |
Shop directly via short, engaging videos |
Douyin App (ios/android) |
Meituan |
Foodies, travelers, and service seekers |
Integration of e-commerce with local services |
Meituan App (ios/android) |
Vipshop |
Budget-conscious branded goods seekers |
Exclusive discounts and flash sales |
Vipshop App (ios/android) |
SMZDM |
Bargain hunters and informed buyers |
Community-driven deal-sharing and product reviews |
smzdm.com SMZDM App (ios/android) |
Dianping |
City dwellers seeking recommendations |
Trusted reviews for restaurants and local services |
Dazhongdianping App (ios/android) |
YiHaoDian |
Grocery shoppers and household consumers |
Affordable groceries and essentials with efficient delivery |
Yihaodian App (ios/android) |
Suning |
Electronics and home appliance shoppers |
Strong offline and online integration for a seamless experience |
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DEWU |
Sneakerheads and fashion-forward youth |
Exclusive sneaker drops and limited-edition streetwear |
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YiHaoDian |
Grocery shoppers and household consumers |
Affordable groceries and essentials with efficient delivery |
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Dangdang |
Book lovers and niche category shoppers |
Extensive book collection and diversified product offerings |
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Kaola |
Cross-border shoppers |
Access to international goods and trusted imported products |
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GOME |
Electronics and home appliance buyers |
Affordable prices with strong after-sales support |
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Wangyiyanxuan |
Chinese new middle – class, valuing quality & cost – effectiveness |
ODM mode, strict QC, simple design, high – quality goods |
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Mogujie |
Young women interested in fashion |
Social-commerce platform focused on fashion and beauty |
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Amazon China |
Cross-border shoppers |
Authentic international goods with global logistics |
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