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The Rise of Pingduoduo: E-Commerce Innovator

This chapter examines the ascent of Pingduoduo from a grocery-focused company to a major e-commerce player, particularly during the COVID pandemic. It highlights the platform's unique social shopping model, the enigmatic profile of its founder Colin Huang, and comparisons with the innovative strategies of the similar platform Timu.

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