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Case II: Micro Platform, Major Innovation—WeChat-Based Ecosystem of Innovation

Author : Xiaoming Zhu

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Publisher: Springer Singapore

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Abstract

The end of 2010 welcomed the debut of several mobile instant messaging tools. Interactive Technology launched “iGexin” on November 7th, 2010. Tencent set up the project of “WeChat” on November 20th. Xiaomi Technology introduced “Miliao” on December 10th.

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Flash Sale of Xiaomi on WeChat [9].
 
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War of Payment [10].
 
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810 Million “Shakes” per Minute for Red Packets During the Spring Festival Gala, Beijing Times, February 19, 2015.
 
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Toffler [13].
 
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Toffler and Toffler [14].
 
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Ritzer [15].
 
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Cochoy [16].
 
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Ritzer and Jurgenson [17].
 
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Metadata
Title
Case II: Micro Platform, Major Innovation—WeChat-Based Ecosystem of Innovation
Author
Xiaoming Zhu
Copyright Year
2018
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Book
China's Technology Innovators

Print ISBN: 978-981-10-5387-0

Electronic ISBN: 978-981-10-5388-7

Copyright Year: 2018

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-5388-7_2