China Digital Ecosystem

China Marketing Platforms

A comprehensive library of 60+ China digital platforms — user data, ad formats, cost benchmarks, and strategy recommendations for international brands.

Baidu

Baidu

百度Search Engines

China's dominant search engine with 70%+ market share. Essential for any China digital presence.

1.0B+ MAU All ages Medium-High
SEOPPC/SEMDisplay AdsBrand Zone+2
EducationTravelFinanceEnterprise SaaS
Sogou

Sogou

搜狗Search Engines

Tencent-backed search engine popular in lower-tier cities. Good complement to Baidu.

200M+ MAU Tier 2-4 cities Low
SEOPPC/SEMDisplay Ads
ITEducationHealthcareLocal services
Shenma

Shenma

神马搜索Search Engines

Alibaba's mobile-first search engine. Strong in e-commerce and app ecosystem.

150M+ MAU Mobile-first Low
SEOPPC/SEMMobile Display
E-commerceGamingApp developersLocal services
WeChat

WeChat

微信Social Media

Tencent's super app — messaging, social, payment, and mini-programs in one. The backbone of China's digital ecosystem.

1.3B+ MAU 25-45 Low-Medium
Official AccountMini ProgramsMoments AdsBanner Ads+2
RetailFMCGLuxuryEducation
Douyin

Douyin

抖音Social Media

ByteDance's short-video platform. Algorithm-driven discovery with deep e-commerce integration.

750M+ MAU 18-35 Medium
In-feed AdsBrand TakeoverHashtag ChallengeDouyin Shop+2
FMCGFashionBeautyFood & Beverage
Xiaohongshu (RED)

Xiaohongshu (RED)

小红书Social Media

Lifestyle platform blending social content with e-commerce. The most influential platform for purchase decisions.

300M+ MAU 70% female Medium
Sponsored PostsKOL CollaborationBrand AccountSearch Ads+2
BeautyFashionTravelFMCG
Weibo

Weibo

微博Social Media

China's real-time public conversation platform. Essential for brand buzz and crisis management.

580M+ MAU 20-40 Medium-High
Fan HeadlinePromoted WeiboBrand TakeoverTopic Sponsorship+1
EntertainmentFashionFMCGTechnology
Kuaishou

Kuaishou

快手Social Media

Short-video platform strong in lower-tier cities. Fast-growing live e-commerce ecosystem.

700M+ MAU Broader age range Low
In-feed AdsBrand TakeoverLive StreamingKuaishou Shop+1
FMCGAgricultureApparelDaily goods
QQ

QQ

QQSocial Media

Tencent's original messaging platform. Still dominant among Gen Z and gaming communities.

550M+ MAU Younger users (Gen Z) Low
QQ AdsQQ Zone AdsQQ MusicTencent Video
GamingEntertainmentFashionSnack food
Tmall

Tmall

天猫E-commerce

Alibaba's premium B2C marketplace. Tmall Global enables international brands to sell directly.

900M+ MAU 25-45 High
Tmall StoreBrand ZoneSuper Brand DayLivestream+2
LuxuryBeautyFashionFMCG
Taobao

Taobao

淘宝E-commerce

Alibaba's original C2C marketplace. Massive product selection, livestream commerce pioneer.

900M+ MAU Broad Low
Product ListingLivestreamZhibo (Live)Juhuasuan (Deals)+1
FMCGApparelHome GoodsConsumer Electronics
JD.com

JD.com

京东E-commerce

China's second-largest e-commerce platform. Owned logistics with same/next-day delivery.

580M+ MAU 25-40 Medium-High
JD StoreJD Ads (JZT)Super Brand DayLivestream+1
ElectronicsHome AppliancesFMCGBooks
Pinduoduo

Pinduoduo

拼多多E-commerce

Social e-commerce platform. Fastest-growing e-commerce in China. Team Purchase model.

700M+ MAU 30-55 Low
Product ListingGroup PurchaseLivestreamIn-app Games+1
FMCGFresh FoodHome GoodsApparel
Douyin Shop

Douyin Shop

抖音小店E-commerce

ByteDance's social commerce platform integrated with Douyin. Livestream-first shopping experience.

600M+ MAU 18-35 Medium
Shop ListingLivestream ShoppingProduct VideosKOL Affiliate
FashionBeautySnack FoodHome Goods
Bilibili

Bilibili

哔哩哔哩Video & Entertainment

Leading Gen Z video community. Danmaku (bullet-screen) system. High engagement, long-form content.

340M+ MAU 68% Gen Z Medium
Brand VideoIn-feed AdsSponsorshipUP Main Collab+1
GamingTechEducationEntertainment
Tencent Video

Tencent Video

腾讯视频Video & Entertainment

Tencent's premium streaming platform. Original content, TV dramas, variety shows.

400M+ MAU 25-45 Medium-High
Pre-roll AdsMid-roll AdsBrand PlacementSponsored Content+1
FMCGLuxuryAutomotiveEntertainment
iQiyi

iQiyi

爱奇艺Video & Entertainment

Leading streaming platform with hit original dramas and variety shows. Baidu-backed.

350M+ MAU 20-40 Medium-High
Pre-roll AdsMid-roll AdsBrand PlacementSponsored Variety Shows
FMCGBeautyAutomotiveEntertainment
Youku

Youku

优酷Video & Entertainment

Alibaba's streaming platform. Integrated with Tmall/Taobao for video-commerce.

200M+ MAU 25-45 Medium
Pre-roll AdsMid-roll AdsBrand PlacementSponsored Content
FMCGEntertainmentE-commerceAutomotive
Ocean Engine

Ocean Engine

巨量引擎Ad & Demand-side Platforms

ByteDance's unified ad platform. Largest ad platform in China by revenue.

N/A (ad platform) MAU Covers Douyin + Toutiao + Xigua. 18-45 broad reach Medium
In-feed VideoDisplay AdsApp InstallDynamic Product Ads+1
E-commerceGamingEducationEntertainment
Tencent Ads

Tencent Ads

腾讯广告Ad & Demand-side Platforms

Tencent's unified ad platform across WeChat, QQ, Tencent Video, and news.

N/A (ad platform) MAU Covers WeChat + QQ + Tencent News + Video Medium-High
Moments AdsBanner AdsVideo AdsMini-Program Ads+2
LuxuryFMCGAutomotiveFinance
Alimama

Alimama

阿里妈妈Ad & Demand-side Platforms

Alibaba's advertising platform for Tmall and Taobao. Essential for e-commerce brands.

N/A (ad platform) MAU Covers Tmall + Taobao + Alibaba ecosystem Medium-High
Search AdsDisplay AdsLivestream AdsSuper Recommendation+1
E-commerceFMCGBeautyFashion
Kuaishou Ads

Kuaishou Ads

快手广告Ad & Demand-side Platforms

Kuaishou's advertising platform. Cost-effective for mass-market reach.

N/A (ad platform) MAU Covers Kuaishou platform. Strong tier 3-5 cities Low-Medium
In-feed AdsBrand TakeoverLive AdsKuaishou Open Platform
FMCGAgricultureApparelDaily Goods
Zhihu

Zhihu

知乎Content & Communities

China's Quora equivalent. High-quality Q&A community. Influences educated consumers.

100M+ MAU Educated professionals Medium
Sponsored ContentQ&A IntegrationBrand ZoneLive Sessions
TechFinanceEducationProfessional Services
Toutiao

Toutiao

今日头条Content & Communities

ByteDance's AI-powered news aggregator. Personalized content recommendations at scale.

300M+ MAU 25-50 Medium
Information Flow AdsBrand ArticlesVideo AdsNative Content
FMCGFinanceEducationHealth
Douban

Douban

豆瓣Content & Communities

China's cultural review and community platform. Influences opinion leaders and creatives.

70M+ MAU Educated Low
Sponsored ContentBrand GroupsBook/Film Ratings
PublishingEntertainmentFashionLifestyle
Meituan

Meituan

美团Local Services & O2O

China's largest local services platform. Food delivery, hotel booking, and more.

700M+ MAU All ages Medium
Sponsored ListingsCoupon AdsBanner AdsBrand Storefront
Food & BeverageHospitalityRetailLocal Services
Dianping

Dianping

大众点评Local Services & O2O

China's Yelp. User reviews for restaurants, services, and local businesses.

250M+ MAU Urban consumers Low-Medium
Sponsored ListingsCoupon AdsReview BoostingBrand Storefront
Food & BeverageHospitalityBeauty & SpaEntertainment
Ctrip

Ctrip

携程Travel & Hospitality

China's largest online travel agency. Hotels, flights, trains, and travel packages.

400M+ MAU Urban travelers Medium
Sponsored ListingsBanner AdsHotel PromotionDeal Coupons
TravelHospitalityAirlinesHotels
Fliggy

Fliggy

飞猪Travel & Hospitality

Alibaba's travel platform. Strong in outbound travel and international routes.

250M+ MAU Young travelers Medium
Sponsored ListingsBanner AdsAlibaba TrafficFlash Deals
TravelHospitalityAirlinesAttractions
Qunar

Qunar

去哪儿Travel & Hospitality

Price comparison platform for flights and hotels. Popular among budget travelers.

200M+ MAU Budget-conscious travelers Low
Sponsored ListingsPrice Comparison AdsBanner Ads
TravelHospitalityBudget AirlinesHostels
Mafengwo

Mafengwo

马蜂窝Travel & Hospitality

Travel content community with user-generated travelogues and reviews.

120M+ MAU Independent travelers Medium
Sponsored ContentKOL TraveloguesDestination AdsDeal Listings
TravelHospitalityTourismExperiences
Alipay

Alipay

支付宝Finance & FinTech

China's leading mobile payment platform. Super app for finance, lifestyle, and services.

1.3B+ MAU All demographics Medium
Banner AdsMini-program AdsPayment Page AdsCredit Card Offers
FinanceInsuranceE-commerceRetail
Ant Fortune

Ant Fortune

蚂蚁财富Finance & FinTech

Alibaba's online wealth management platform. One of China's largest fund distributors.

200M+ MAU Young investors Medium
Sponsored ProductsBanner AdsEducational Content
FinanceFund ManagementInsuranceWealth Management
East Money

East Money

东方财富Finance & FinTech

China's largest online financial information and securities trading platform.

150M+ MAU Retail investors Medium
Sponsored ContentBanner AdsApp AdsResearch Reports
FinanceSecuritiesFund ManagementInsurance
Xueqiu (Snowball)

Xueqiu (Snowball)

雪球Finance & FinTech

Premium investment community platform for sophisticated Chinese investors.

50M+ MAU Sophisticated investors Medium
Sponsored PostsKOL CollabBanner AdsResearch Reports
FinanceSecuritiesAsset ManagementWealth Management
Tonghuashun

Tonghuashun

同花顺Finance & FinTech

Popular mobile stock trading app with AI-powered analysis tools.

100M+ MAU Retail stock traders Medium
Banner AdsApp AdsPush Notifications
FinanceSecuritiesBrokerageFinTech
Sina Finance

Sina Finance

新浪财经Finance & FinTech

One of China's most visited financial news websites.

100M+ MAU Investors Medium
Sponsored ArticlesBanner AdsStock Page Ads
FinanceSecuritiesInvestmentInsurance
Xueersi Online

Xueersi Online

学而思网校Education

Leading K-12 online education platform under TAL Education Group.

50M+ MAU K-12 students and parents Medium
Sponsored CoursesBanner AdsContent Partnership
EducationEdTechTest PrepPublishing
NetEase Cloud Classroom

NetEase Cloud Classroom

网易云课堂Education

NetEase's online learning platform for professional skills and career development.

30M+ MAU Adult learners Low-Medium
Sponsored CoursesBanner AdsContent Licensing
EducationEdTechAdult EducationCorporate Training
Tencent Classroom

Tencent Classroom

腾讯课堂Education

Tencent's online education platform for vocational training and skill development.

40M+ MAU Vocational learners Low
Sponsored CoursesPlatform AdsFeatured Listings
EducationIT TrainingLanguage LearningVocational
Beike (Shell)

Beike (Shell)

贝壳找房Real Estate

China's largest real estate platform. Online-to-offline property transactions.

250M+ MAU Home buyers Medium
Sponsored ListingsFeatured PropertiesAgent AdsCommunity Ads
Real EstatePropertyMortgageHome Services
Anjuke

Anjuke

安居客Real Estate

Popular real estate listings platform. Strong in rental and second-hand housing.

100M+ MAU Home seekers Medium
Sponsored ListingsAgent AdsFeatured PropertiesVR Tours
Real EstatePropertyRentalCommercial
Alibaba.com

Alibaba.com

阿里巴巴国际站B2B & Trade

Alibaba's global B2B marketplace connecting Chinese suppliers with international buyers.

200M+ MAU Global importers/exporters Medium-High
Sponsored ProductsGold SupplierP4P AdsTrade Show Ads
International TradeManufacturingWholesaleSourcing
Made-in-China.com

Made-in-China.com

中国制造网B2B & Trade

Chinese B2B platform connecting manufacturers with international buyers.

50M+ MAU Global B2B buyers Medium
Sponsored ProductsPremium MembershipBanner Ads
International TradeManufacturingSourcingExport/Import
1688.com

1688.com

1688.comB2B & Trade

Alibaba's domestic B2B platform. China's largest wholesale marketplace.

150M+ MAU Domestic B2B buyers Medium
Sponsored ProductsGold SupplierP4P Ads
International TradeManufacturingWholesaleRetail
DHgate

DHgate

敦煌网B2B & Trade

B2B platform specializing in small-batch cross-border trade.

30M+ MAU Small business importers Low-Medium
Sponsored ProductsFeature ListingsBanner Ads
International TradeSmall BusinessWholesaleE-commerce
Hupu

Hupu

虎扑Content & Communities

China's largest sports fan community. Dominant in basketball and sneaker culture.

80M+ MAU Sports fans Medium
Sponsored PostsBanner AdsCommunity AdsKOL Collab
SportsAthletic BrandsGamingEntertainment
Baidu Tieba

Baidu Tieba

百度贴吧Content & Communities

Baidu's massive online community platform with millions of interest-based groups.

300M+ MAU Broad demographics Low
Sponsored PostsBanner AdsCommunity Partnership
EntertainmentGamingEducationFashion
36Kr

36Kr

36氪Content & Communities

Leading technology media platform covering startups, innovation, and investment.

30M+ MAU Tech professionals Medium
Sponsored ArticlesBanner AdsEvent SponsorshipResearch Reports
TechnologyFinanceStartupsVenture Capital
Huxiu

Huxiu

虎嗅Content & Communities

Premium business and technology media with in-depth analysis.

15M+ MAU Business professionals Medium
Sponsored ArticlesBanner AdsEvent Sponsorship
TechnologyFinanceBusiness ServicesConsulting
The Paper

The Paper

澎湃新闻Content & Communities

Leading digital native news media. Known for quality investigative journalism.

80M+ MAU Educated readers Medium
Sponsored ArticlesBanner AdsNative Advertising
MediaPublishingPRBrand Journalism
Jiemian

Jiemian

界面新闻Content & Communities

Business and finance news platform with high-quality readership.

50M+ MAU Business professionals Medium
Sponsored ArticlesBanner AdsEvent Sponsorship
FinanceBusinessTechnologyLuxury
Maimai

Maimai

脉脉Social Media

China's leading professional networking platform. The LinkedIn of China.

50M+ MAU Professionals Medium
Sponsored ContentJob AdsBanner AdsCompany Page
TechnologyFinanceConsultingProfessional Services
Douyu

Douyu

斗鱼Video & Entertainment

Leading game live-streaming platform. Dominant in esports and gaming.

200M+ MAU Gamers Medium
Stream SponsorshipBanner AdsBrand IntegrationVirtual Gifts
GamingEsportsTechnologyEnergy Drinks
NetEase Cloud Music

NetEase Cloud Music

网易云音乐Video & Entertainment

Popular music streaming platform with strong music community and engagement.

200M+ MAU Young music lovers Medium
Audio AdsSponsored PlaylistsBranded ContentConcert Partnership
EntertainmentMusicLifestyle BrandsYouth Marketing
Xianyu (Idle Fish)

Xianyu (Idle Fish)

闲鱼E-commerce

China's largest second-hand goods marketplace. C2C social commerce.

300M+ MAU Young bargain hunters Low
Sponsored ListingsBanner AdsFeatured Products
E-commerceFashionElectronicsSustainability
Vipshop

Vipshop

唯品会E-commerce

China's largest flash-sale e-commerce platform for branded goods at discounts.

150M+ MAU Women 25-45 Medium
Sponsored ProductsFlash Deal AdsBrand StoreBanner Ads
FashionBeautyApparelLuxury
Suning.com

Suning.com

苏宁易购E-commerce

Major electronics and home appliance e-commerce platform with offline stores.

100M+ MAU Home appliance buyers Medium
Sponsored ProductsBrand StoreBanner AdsPromotions
ElectronicsHome AppliancesFMCGRetail
Dewu (Poizon)

Dewu (Poizon)

得物E-commerce

Leading marketplace for sneakers, streetwear, and collectibles with authenticity verification.

80M+ MAU Sneakerheads Medium
Sponsored ProductsFeatured ListingsBrand Collaboration
FashionSneakersStreetwearLuxury
Huawei Ads

Huawei Ads

华为广告Ad & Demand-side Platforms

Huawei's advertising platform covering Huawei AppGallery and device ecosystem.

N/A (ad platform) MAU Huawei phone users Medium
Sponsored AppsSearch AdsNotification AdsBanner Ads+1
GamingAppsE-commerceFinance