This week, Alibaba Group’s online and offline grocery store platform Freshippo launched an employment scheme for Beijing hospitality staff who find themselves without work due to the pandemic.

In other news, community marketplace app Taocaicai cut the ribbon on a warehouse in northern China to provide fresh-produce deliveries in the area.

Meanwhile, consumers have got the winter holiday spirit on lock in sunny Spain. Shoppers took advantage of Black Friday deals on AliExpress to prepare for the upcoming festive season.