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Latest news and updates on Kuaishou. Founded in 2012 as a site to share gifs, Kuaishou is now one of the leading short-video platforms. With almost 300 million daily active users as of January 2020, Kuaishou is trying to turn a profit with livestreaming e-commerce.
A rehearsal for China Central Television’s Spring Festival Gala 2026. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

Robot variety show: tech brands to take part in China’s most-watched broadcast

ByteDance, Unitree, RedNote, Bilibili and Kuaishou among the firms involved in the unparalleled nationwide marketing opportunity.

Bonds

Yuan rally puts fresh steam into Hong Kong’s dim sum bond revival

Artificial intelligence

ByteDance’s new model sparks stock rally as China’s AI video battle escalates

China’s private sector

China’s Kuaishou slapped with US$17 million fine after explicit content probe

The fine comes days after a separate e-commerce penalty, adding pressure on China’s No 2 short-video platform to tighten controls.

Beijing’s Cyberspace Administration launched an investigation following reports of a surge in pornographic streams Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks drop as mainland tech firms, metals and crypto slide

Hang Seng Index follows US declines as AI worries and falling prices for gold, silver and cryptocurrency rattle investors.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks eke out gain as mainland investors overpower tech jitters

Southbound Stock Connect inflows provide late-session support, helping the benchmark reverse earlier losses.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks gain as tax worries abate, solar sector rallies on Musk plans

‘Broader VAT hikes on private services are unlikely in 2026 and would run counter to reflation efforts,’ Morgan Stanley says.

People walk near screens displaying stock information at Exchange Square in Hong Kong, home of the city’s bourse operator, on February 3, 2026. Photo: Reuters
E-commerce

China slaps US$3.7 million fine on Kuaishou for live-streaming e-commerce breach

The penalty reflects a broader regulatory crackdown on content and operations deemed undesirable or harmful on Chinese online platforms.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end 7-day rally as investors resort to profit-taking

Despite the setback, the Hang Seng Index is set for its best monthly performance since September 2025.

Artificial intelligence

How China’s AI video generator Kling challenges Google’s Veo, OpenAI’s Sora

With Kuaishou’s tool headed for US$240 million in annual revenue, the firm is one of the world’s most undervalued AI stocks, JPMorgan says.

Kling’s motion control feature, which easily lets puppies or any characters dance, fuelled viral trends. Photo: Handout
Bonds

Hong Kong dollar and yuan bonds forecast to sustain record growth in 2026

Issuers and investors flock to Hong Kong dollar and yuan bonds, backed by deep liquidity and diverse yield curves.

Hong Kong’s local-currency bond issuance volume reached a record HK$613 billion in 2025, up nearly 41 per cent from a year earlier. Photo: Shutterstock
Bonds

China’s Kuaishou to raise US$2 billion from maiden overseas bond sale

Short-video platform to issue US dollar and yuan tranches with coupon rates of up to 4.75 per cent.

Artificial intelligence

Video-generation boom sees China’s Kling AI post US$240 million revenue run rate

Kling AI is widely adopted in the fields of marketing and e-commerce, as well as in films, television and animation, owner Kuaishou says.

Moody’s

Kuaishou taps global debt market with first US dollar, yuan bonds

Kuaishou is China’s second-largest short-form video platform and the third-largest mobile app in the country by total user time spent.

In this photo illustration created on December 23, 2025, the Kuaishou logo is displayed on a smartphone screen. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks advance as investors turn to China amid Middle East uncertainty

Hang Seng Index extends rally as regional markets find support amid rising tensions between the US and Iran.

People walk past Exchange Square in Central, home of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise as Wall Street rally boosts confidence in earnings growth

Investors shrug off weaker US Federal Reserve easing hopes and bet on resilient corporate profits into 2026.

Cybersecurity

China’s Kuaishou hit by breach as explicit content floods live-streaming rooms

Short-video platform’s services are thrown into chaos on Monday night after the cyberattack it blames on ‘black and grey industries’.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks reverse gains as investors take profits before Christmas break

Losses in tech heavyweights like Kuaishou, Tencent and Xiaomi pull Hang Seng Index lower after advancing in the morning session.

Tourists take photos under the Christmas decorations outside the Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Artificial intelligence

Rapid advances in China’s AI video space lead to widespread tech adoption

Cutting-edge tools from Shengshu, Kuaishou, Alibaba Cloud and SenseTime transform content creation for marketers and creators alike.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks slide after China data shows growth running out of steam

China’s November retail sales miss estimates, while falling housing prices show no signs of slowing down.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end higher as China stimulus hopes spark property rally

Market sentiment buoyed by China homebuyer loan support talk and Vanke debt progress.

Hong Kong stocks rally in the afternoon. Photo: Shutterstock
Artificial intelligence

Kuaishou debuts multimodal AI video model with ‘Nano Banana’ editing capability

Kuaishou expects the new model’s abilities to drive its adoption by filmmakers, production studios, advertisers and influencers.

Kuaishou’s Kling O1 is the first unified multimodal video model in the industry. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks waver on bitcoin sell-off, carry trade unravelling

‘A surge in the Japanese yen is once again playing havoc with markets,’ analyst says.

Artificial intelligence

Chinese tech giants from Kuaishou to Tencent reap early gains from big AI bets

Executives double down on long-term AI growth, as return-on-investment culture cushions tech companies amid worries over costs, analysts say.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks end flat after gains powered by Nvidia earnings fizzle out

Hang Seng Mainland Properties Index rises 1.7 per cent on reports China is considering measures to revive its struggling property market.

People walk past a digital screen showing the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stock decline deepens on AI valuation concerns, Fed rate outlook

The Hong Kong stock benchmark’s 1.7 per cent slump on Tuesday was its biggest since October 31.

A file photo from May 20, 2025, shows the Hang Seng Index at the Hong Kong stock exchange. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall for a second day as AI bubble fears hit Wall Street

Losses mirror Wall Street after Palantir Technologies tumbled 8 per cent despite beating revenue estimates.

Artificial intelligence

China’s Kuaishou lures overseas users with ‘NSFW’ AI companions

The FantaSay service promises an ‘ultimate immersive chat experience’ with a variety of AI avatars.

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