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Didi gets on its bike in deal with bust Bluegogo

China's dominant ride-hailing app swaps four wheels for two as it eyes a niche in the crowded bike-sharing market. Here's what it means for Didi, its rivals and their investors.

January 09, 2018

China tech’s global ambitions alert global VCs

Chinese technology groups are looking for more overseas deals, giving foreign venture capital investors increasing opportunities to invest in the growth story.

October 15, 2017

Alibaba (officially) saddles up for bike-share race

Leading a $700 million-plus round for Ofo – after its affiliate Ant Financial’s previous investment – Alibaba is now taking on Tencent in China’s bike-sharing battle.

July 06, 2017

Tencent leads $600m Mobike fundraising

The Chinese bike-sharing company raised a record series-E round of funding, three months after top competitor Ofo landed another $450 million.

June 16, 2017

Who'll stumble first in China's bike-share race?

China's bike-sharing hopefuls continue to race for capital, but there are growing fears of a bubble.

June 09, 2017

A look at China's bike-sharing hopefuls

China’s bike-sharing sector is attracting excitement, money, and imitation. FinanceAsia takes a closer look.

March 20, 2017