Alibaba Pays Double for Chinese Grocer, but the Real Fight Is the Valuation

Alibaba has made a $1.5 billion bid to acquire Pupu, a Chinese online grocery and dark-store delivery platform, more than double a competing $600 million offer from Sun Art Retail. The acquisition reflects Alibaba's strategic shift to compete with Meituan in the grocery delivery space by acquiring existing infrastructure rather than building from scratch. However, the deal faces regulatory scrutiny from Beijing and carries execution risks given the thin margins and subsidy-driven competition in Chinese grocery delivery.

06/12/2026, 6:31 AM • Investing

JD.com to Hold Annual General Meeting on June 29, 2026

JD.com announced its annual general meeting of shareholders scheduled for June 29, 2026, in Beijing. The AGM will serve as an open forum for shareholders to discuss company affairs with management, with no proposals submitted for shareholder approval. The company has filed its annual report on Form 20-F with the SEC for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

06/05/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

JD.Com Stock Analysis: Buy or Sell?

The Motley Fool analyzes JD.com stock, noting the company is reporting fantastic revenue growth. However, the analysis highlights a headwind: consumers worldwide have less disposable income due to higher oil prices, which could impact the e-commerce company's performance.

05/20/2026, 8:14 PM • The Motley Fool

JD.com to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 12, 2026

JD.com announced it will release its unaudited first quarter 2026 financial results on May 12, 2026, before U.S. market opens. Management will hold a conference call at 8:00 am ET on the same day to discuss the results. A telephone replay and webcast will be available for investors.

04/28/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

JD.com Announces Pricing of CNY10 Billion CNY-denominated Senior Notes

JD.com priced a CNY10 billion offering of CNY-denominated senior unsecured notes consisting of CNY7.5 billion of 2.05% notes due 2031 and CNY2.5 billion of 2.75% notes due 2036. The offering is expected to close on April 10, 2026, with net proceeds intended for general corporate purposes including debt repayment. The notes will be listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

04/01/2026, 7:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

JD.com Announces Proposed Offering of CNY-denominated Senior Notes

JD.com announced plans to offer CNY-denominated senior unsecured notes in offshore transactions to non-U.S. persons. The company intends to use net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repayment of existing indebtedness and interest payments. The offering is subject to market conditions and will be priced at a later date.

03/30/2026, 7:35 PM • GlobeNewswire

JD.com to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on March 5, 2026

JD.com announced it will release its unaudited fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results on March 5, 2026, before U.S. market opens. Management will hold a conference call at 7:00 am ET on the same day to discuss the results, with live and archived webcast available on the company's investor relations website.

02/20/2026, 5:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

JD.com Stock Tanked Nearly 20% Last Quarter, but One Fund Still Bought Up $6 Million in Shares

North of South Capital LLP purchased 180,081 shares of JD.com worth approximately $5.63 million during Q4 2025, despite the stock declining nearly 20% that quarter. The fund's total JD.com position stands at $122.06 million (11% of assets), representing conviction in the company despite recent underperformance. While JD.com's stock is down 28.7% over the past year, the company showed operational strength with 14.9% revenue growth and 700+ million active customers, though margin pressures from increased marketing and fulfillment costs remain a concern.

02/12/2026, 4:03 PM • The Motley Fool

Qdama Gears Up For Hong Kong IPO

China's largest community-based fresh grocer Qdama is preparing for a Hong Kong IPO after its aggressive franchise expansion encountered significant headwinds. Operating nearly 3,000 stores, the company reported a net loss of 288 million yuan in the first nine months of 2025 (excluding one-time adjustments), down from a peak of 3,700 stores. The company faces challenges including failed North China expansion, franchisee profitability issues, intense competition from well-funded rivals, and thin profit margins typical of the grocery sector.

01/20/2026, 9:57 AM • Benzinga

JD.com Announces Updates of Share Repurchase and Cancellation

JD.com repurchased approximately 183.2 million Class A ordinary shares (91.6 million ADSs) for US$3.0 billion in 2025, representing 6.3% of outstanding shares as of December 31, 2024. All repurchased shares have been cancelled. The repurchases were made under the company's US$5.0 billion program adopted in August 2024, with approximately US$2.0 billion remaining as of December 31, 2025.

01/08/2026, 6:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Qian Xun Adds Crypto Cachet To New Business

Qian Xun Technology Ltd. is transitioning from advertising services to e-commerce and fintech, unveiling PayKet, a stablecoin-based payment service for cross-border trading of used electronics. The company acquired Punkcode Technology for blockchain development and is positioning itself as a fintech provider leveraging cryptocurrencies, IoT, and AI for supply chain finance.

12/25/2025, 10:35 AM • Benzinga

36Kr Hosts a Standout WISE 2025 Business Kings Conference, Showcasing Technology Innovation, Long-Term Value Creation and Business Leadership

36Kr successfully hosted the WISE 2025 Business Kings Conference in Beijing, featuring business leaders and innovators discussing technology innovation, AI advancements, and future business strategies across multiple sectors.

12/17/2025, 5:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

China Buy Now Pay Later Business Report 2025-2030: Growing Dominance of Super Apps, Multiple Sector Expansion, Low Entry for Foreign Competitors

China's Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) market is projected to grow from $108.89 billion in 2024 to $185.01 billion by 2030, driven by e-commerce expansion, high smartphone usage, and integration into financial platforms like Alipay and WeChat Pay.

11/25/2025, 4:27 AM • GlobeNewswire

Xiao Noodles Tempts Hong Kong Investors With 'Cheap Eats' Story

Xiao Noodles, China's fourth-largest noodle chain, filed for a Hong Kong IPO, reporting 34% revenue growth in the first half of 2025 by targeting budget-conscious consumers in the restaurant market.

10/17/2025, 9:23 AM • Benzinga

Jingdong Industrials' Stalled Hong Kong IPO Clears Key Hurdle

Jingdong Industrials has received regulatory approval for its Hong Kong IPO after multiple previous attempts, potentially raising over $1 billion with a valuation between $4-7 billion in the B2B industrial marketplace sector.

09/26/2025, 7:35 AM • Benzinga