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This study proposes a dynamic co-evolution of knowledge management and business model transformation based on a comparative analysis of the focal firms\u2019 BMs and their main partners in two e-commerce ecosystems in China.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title content-type=\"abstract-subheading\">Design\/methodology\/approach<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The open data of listed companies regarding the introduction of emerging topics on the transformation tendency of BMs in the post-COVID-19 business world is qualitatively analysed. The theoretical foundation is based on a critical review of the literature.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title content-type=\"abstract-subheading\">Findings<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>Three aspects of the co-evolution between knowledge management and business model transformation are introduced. 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