WeChat & Weibo Users Most Active Social Shoppers in the World

Encouraged by the success of some social networking apps as WeChat,Taobao agent many leading social networks across the world start integrating online commerce capabilities for new areas of revenues.

Combined MAU (monthly active users) of Weixin and WeChat were 600 million, an increase of 37% YoY in Q2 2015, according to Tencent’s unaudited consolidated results for the second quarter of 2015, and the social networking revenue increased 18% YoY to $853 million, major resulted from WeChat commerce.

Among the global social network users, one-third utilized product search as the major driving force of using social media. In June 2015, one-fourth Facebook active users had searched to find products. Social networking users are also enthusiastic online shoppers; two-thirds of Facebook users shopped online; seven-tenths Snapchat users and three-fourths Instagram users also shopped online.

However, so far the social networking purchase feature has not attracted the majority of users. Only one-tenth of active users indicated that such shopping feature increased the possibility of online shopping.China Ebay Social networking users were used to employ social networking as the early platform of online shopping while completing the whole shopping process on social networks might still be a challenge.

QQ, WeChat and Qzone Stats in 2014

Tencent’s total revenues in 2014 were RMB78,932 million (USD12,899 million),  Taobao agent an increase of 31% YoY. Profit for the year was RMB23,888 (USD3,904 million), an increase of 53% YoY. Net margin increased to 30% from 26% last year.

Tencent’s online advertising revenues increased by 75% YoY to RMB2,627 million due to growth in video advertising as a result of more viewers and enhanced revenues from performance-based social advertising on mobile-driven by Mobile Qzone and WeChat Official Accounts.

In comparison, Tencent’s eCommerce transactions business revenues decreased by 87% YoY to RMB446 million as it shifted traffic to JD.com following their strategic transaction with JD.com in March 2014,China Ebay and the repositioning of their Yixun business from principal to marketplace operations.

President Xi meets with visiting leaders

President Xi Jinping also met with visiting UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon as well as the presidents of Vietnam, Mongolia and Russia. Taobao agentwww.timtao.com

Xi Jinping told Ban Ki-moon that China will strengthen its role in peacekeeping missions and implementing the Post 2015 Development Agenda.

President Xi also welcomed the leader of Vietnam, saying that both countries are socialist countries led by communist parties and they should enhance their strategic coordination.
Xi appreciated the attendence of the Mogolian president at the victory parade, and both leaders agreed to enhance cooperation.

And talking to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping said both countries are permanent members of the UN Security Council, and need to work together to build a new form of international relations. Putin expressed his pleasure at attending the parade. He said Russia appreciated China's message of peace delivered in Xi's keynote speech. China Ebay

China to cut 300,000 troops by 2017

China plans to cut 300,000 personnel from its armed forces by 2017. President Xi Jinping announced the downsizing at Thursday's parade. Taobao agent The Defense Ministry said later in the day that the reduction is part of China's ongoing military reforms, aiming to make the army more capable and efficient.
"This is a major political decision made by the Communist Party and the Chinese government.The announcement shows that China continues to uphold the banner of peace, development, and cooperation. China constantly sticks to a path of peaceful development and a defensive policy, and is a force to maintain regional peace and stability. The downsizing is aimed at optimising the military structure, making the armed forces more efficient. It will be carried out in old and outdated units, administrative departments and non-combat troops. It will be basically completed by 2017, China Ebay bringing the size down to 2 million military personnel," said Yang Yujun, spokesman of ministry of national defense.

President Xi Jinping presents medals to veterans

China honored the veterans of World War Two during a ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday. President Xi Jinping presented medals of honor to about 20 Chinese veterans and more than a dozen foreign participants for their "heroic deeds" in the war.Taobao agentwww.timtao.com

Chinese President Xi Jinping grants medals to 30 Chinese and foreign veterans and civilians who fought for China in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Sept. 2, 2015. Some of the late veterans were represented by their relatives. (Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

An award ceremony is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 2, 2015. Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday grants medals to 30 Chinese and foreign veterans and civilians who fought for China in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, ahead of the country's grand V-Day celebration. Some of the late veterans were represented by their relatives. 

Heroes can never be forgotten. That was the message from Chinese President Xi Jinping during the ceremony to honor the World War Two veterans.
"No matter if you fought on the frontline or in the back. No matter if you were a soldier or if you provided assistance, those who participated in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression are all war heroes and heroes of the nation," Xi said.
The medals mean much to the veterans who sacrificed their blood and youth for peace for the human race.
Former generals and airmen who fought on the China front were among the foreign dignitaries honored during the ceremony. This veteran was one of the pilots who flew the Hump -- the eastern end of the Himalaya Mountains -- to resupply the Chinese war effort during the Second World War.
For these veterans who experienced the searing flames of war, what they cherish the most is peace.China Ebay

The ceremony came on the eve of the actual anniversary, which will be marked with a grand military parade in Beijing.

Chinese President Xi Jinping reviews Chinese troops

Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects troops of the Chinese People's Liberation Army during the commemoration activities to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2015. Taobao agent

Chinese President Xi Jinping reviews Chinese troops

Xi: All countries should draw lessons from WWII history

Xi made the remarks while addressing a reception after a grand military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Taobao agent

Xi made the remarks while addressing a reception after a grand military parade to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.China Ebay