Feb 19, 2021 · R&D Management

The Rise of Kuaishou: From a GIF Tool to China’s Leading Short‑Video Empire

This article chronicles Kuaishou’s ten‑year journey from a humble GIF‑making app created by Cheng Yixiao, through its partnership with Su Hua, strategic pivots, IPO success and subsequent controversies, illustrating how focused product design and relentless R&D management built China’s premier short‑video platform.

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The Rise of Kuaishou: From a GIF Tool to China’s Leading Short‑Video Empire

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Feb 5, 2021 · Product Management

How Kuaishou Turned a GIF App into a $1.3T Hong Kong IPO

This article chronicles Kuaishou's evolution from a modest GIF‑sharing tool to a market‑leading short‑video platform that listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with a valuation exceeding HK$1.3 trillion, highlighting its funding rounds, product strategy, competition with Douyin, and aggressive growth campaigns.

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How Kuaishou Turned a GIF App into a $1.3T Hong Kong IPO