ZW Data Action (CNET) 10-Q 18 Nov 22 2022 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document And Entity Information

Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Nov. 18, 2022
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Central Index Key	0001376321
Entity Registrant Name	ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.
Amendment Flag	false
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2022
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2022
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	001-34647
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	NV
Entity Tax Identification Number	20-4672080
Entity Address, Address Line One	Room 1106, Xinghuo Keji Plaza, No. 2 Fufeng Road, Fengtai District
Entity Address, City or Town	Beijing
Entity Address, Country	CN
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	100070
City Area Code	86
Local Phone Number	10-6084-6616
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock, par value $0.001
Trading Symbol	CNET
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	true
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		35,827,677

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 2,154	$ 7,173
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,337 and $2,236, respectively		2,999	3,439
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers		7,593	7,559
Due from related parties		15	90
Other current assets, net		1,623	1,657
Total current assets		14,384	19,918
Long-term investments		2,149	2,280
Operating lease right-of-use assets		1,838	2,019
Property and equipment, net		267	375
Intangible assets, net		5,896	7,523
Long-term deposits and prepayments		68	75
Deferred tax assets, net		398	441
Total Assets		25,000	32,631
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	[1]	276	1,119
Advance from customers	[1]	951	1,245
Accrued payroll and other accruals	[1]	170	389
Taxes payable	[1]	3,199	3,534
Operating lease liabilities	[1]	389	202
Lease payment liability related to short-term leases	[1]	99	152
Other current liabilities	[1]	197	141
Warrant liabilities		1,280	2,039
Total current liabilities		6,561	8,821
Long-term liabilities:
Operating lease liabilities-Non current	[1]	1,557	1,907
Long-term borrowing from a related party		123	137
Total Liabilities		8,241	10,856
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
Common stock (US$0.001 par value; authorized 100,000,000; issued and outstanding 35,827,677 shares and 35,332,677 shares at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively)		36	35
Additional paid-in capital		61,972	61,785
Statutory reserves		2,598	2,598
Accumulated deficit		(49,005)	(43,734)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		1,158	1,082
Total ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.’s stockholders’ equity		16,759	21,766
Total equity		16,759	21,766
Total Liabilities and Equity		$ 25,000	$ 32,631
[1]Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company’s general assets (Note 2).

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful account	$ 2,337	$ 2,236
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	35,827,677	35,332,677
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	35,827,677	35,332,677

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenues	$ 7,216	$ 11,900	$ 21,813	$ 34,847
Total revenues	7,216	11,900	21,813	34,847
Cost of revenues	7,267	11,857	21,811	35,739
Gross profit/(loss)	(51)	43	2	(892)
Operating expenses
Sales and marketing expenses	72	58	219	159
General and administrative expenses	1,651	1,471	5,697	10,366
Research and development expenses	57	88	181	251
Total operating expenses	1,780	1,617	6,097	10,776
Loss from operations	(1,831)	(1,574)	(6,095)	(11,668)
Other income/(expenses)
Interest income	21	1	96	3
Other (expenses)/income, net	(5)	(37)	(33)	265
Loss on disposal of long-term investments	0	0	0	(38)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	(1,023)	2,853	759	9,682
Total other income/(expenses)	(1,007)	2,817	822	9,912
(Loss)/income before income tax benefit/(expense) and noncontrolling interests	(2,838)	1,243	(5,273)	(1,756)
Income tax benefit/(expenses)	(2)	131	2	171
Net (loss)/income	(2,840)	1,374	(5,271)	(1,585)
Net (income)/loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	1	0	(1)
Net (loss)/income attributable to ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.	(2,840)	1,375	(5,271)	(1,586)
Net loss	(2,840)	1,374	(5,271)	(1,585)
Foreign currency translation income/(loss)	93	(2)	76	(25)
Comprehensive (loss)/income	(2,747)	1,372	(5,195)	(1,610)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	0	0	0	(1)
Comprehensive (loss)/income attributable to ZW Data Action Technologies Inc.	$ (2,747)	$ 1,372	$ (5,195)	$ (1,611)
(Loss)/earnings per common share
Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.08)	$ 0.04	$ (0.15)	$ (0.05)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted (in shares)	35,827,677	35,332,220	35,572,200	32,279,304
Unrelated Parties [Member]
Revenues	$ 7,216	$ 11,896	$ 21,813	$ 34,843
Total revenues	7,216	11,896	21,813	34,843
Related Parties [Member]
Revenues	0	4	0	4
Total revenues	$ 0	$ 4	$ 0	$ 4

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$ (5,271)	$ (1,585)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization	1,660	450
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets	239	149
Share-based compensation expenses	135	6,945
Provision for allowances for doubtful accounts	947	0
Loss on disposal of long-term investments	0	38
Deferred taxes	(2)	(171)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	(759)	(9,682)
Other non-operating income/(losses)	(93)	24
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable	(211)	(257)
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	(459)	(1,698)
Due from related parties	59	0
Other current assets	25	6
Long-term deposits and prepayments	0	(314)
Accounts payable	(784)	142
Advance from customers	(179)	(133)
Accrued payroll and other accruals	(205)	(126)
Other current liabilities	735	(230)
Taxes payable	4	(31)
Lease payment liability related to short-term leases	(40)	(54)
Operating lease liabilities	(210)	(73)
Net cash used in operating activities	(4,409)	(6,600)
Cash flows from investing activities
Payment for leasehold improvements and purchase of vehicles, furniture and office equipment	0	(306)
Cash effect of deconsolidation of VIEs’ subsidiaries	0	(8)
Investments and advances to ownership investee entities	0	(1,919)
Repayment from ownership investee entities	12	0
Short-term loans to unrelated parties	(2,600)	(1,507)
Repayment of short-term loans and interest income from unrelated parties	2,109	1,303
Payment for purchase of software technologies	0	(1,160)
Deposit and prepayment paid for contracts of other investing activities	0	(2,500)
Net cash used in investing activities	(479)	(6,097)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrant (net of cash offering cost of US$1,600)	0	17,111
Net cash provided by financing activities	0	17,111
Effect of exchange rate fluctuation on cash and cash equivalents	(131)	20
Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents	(5,019)	4,434
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	7,173	4,297
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	2,154	8,731
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Income taxes paid	0	0
Interest expense paid	$ 0	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Issuance of common stock, cost	$ 1.6

Condensed Consolidated Statem_4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member] Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Employee [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Employee [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Statutory Reserves [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]	Noncontrolling Interest [Member]	Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Employee [Member]	Total
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020		26,062,915
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020		$ 26		$ 49,772	$ 2,598	$ (40,980)	$ 1,129	$ (66)		$ 12,479
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from employees and directors (in shares)	4,015,735
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from employees and directors	$ 4		$ 6,699						$ 6,703
Net income (loss) for the period		$ 0		0	0	(2,961)	0	2		(2,959)
Foreign currency translation adjustment							(22)	(1)		(23)
Issuance of common stock for private placement, net (in shares)		5,212,000
Issuance of common stock for private placement, net		$ 5		5,185						5,190
Net income/(loss) for the period		$ 0		0	0	(2,961)	0	2		(2,959)
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2021		35,290,650
Balance at Jun. 30, 2021		$ 35		61,656	2,598	(43,941)	1,107	(65)		21,390
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020		26,062,915
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020		$ 26		49,772	2,598	(40,980)	1,129	(66)		12,479
Net income (loss) for the period										(1,585)
Foreign currency translation adjustment										(25)
Net income/(loss) for the period										(1,585)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021		35,332,677
Balance at Sep. 30, 2021		$ 35		61,761	2,598	(42,566)	1,104	(65)		22,867
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2021		35,290,650
Balance at Jun. 30, 2021		$ 35		61,656	2,598	(43,941)	1,107	(65)		21,390
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from employees and directors		0		23	0	0	0	0		23
Net income (loss) for the period		0		0	0	1,375	0	(1)		1,374
Foreign currency translation adjustment		$ 0		0	0	0	(3)	1		(2)
Cashless exercise of warrants (in shares)		42,027
Cashless exercise of warrants		$ 0		82	0	0	0	0		82
Net income/(loss) for the period		$ 0		0	0	1,375	0	(1)		1,374
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2021		35,332,677
Balance at Sep. 30, 2021		$ 35		61,761	2,598	(42,566)	1,104	$ (65)		22,867
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021		35,332,677
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021		$ 35		61,785	2,598	(43,734)	1,082			21,766
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from nonemployees (in shares)		400,000
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from nonemployees		$ 1		139	0	0	0			140
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from employees and directors (in shares)	95,000
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from employees and directors	$ 0		$ 32						$ 32
Net income (loss) for the period		0		0	0	(2,431)	0			(2,431)
Foreign currency translation adjustment							(17)			(17)
Net income/(loss) for the period		$ 0		0	0	(2,431)	0			(2,431)
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022		35,827,677
Balance at Jun. 30, 2022		$ 36		61,956	2,598	(46,165)	1,065			19,490
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021		35,332,677
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021		$ 35		61,785	2,598	(43,734)	1,082			21,766
Net income (loss) for the period										(5,271)
Foreign currency translation adjustment										76
Net income/(loss) for the period										(5,271)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022		35,827,677
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022		$ 36		61,972	2,598	(49,005)	1,158			16,759
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2022		35,827,677
Balance at Jun. 30, 2022		$ 36		61,956	2,598	(46,165)	1,065			19,490
Share-based compensation in exchange for services from employees and directors		0		16	0	0	0			16
Net income (loss) for the period		0		0	0	(2,840)	0			(2,840)
Foreign currency translation adjustment		0		0	0	0	93			93
Net income/(loss) for the period		$ 0		0	0	(2,840)	0			(2,840)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2022		35,827,677
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022		$ 36		$ 61,972	$ 2,598	$ (49,005)	$ 1,158			$ 16,759

Condensed Consolidated Statem_5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($)
Investor Warrants [Member] | Private Placement [Member]
Proceeds allocated to warrant liabilities	$ 10,476
Private Placement Agent Costs [Member] | Private Placement [Member]
Proceeds allocated to warrant liabilities	1,445
Investor Costs [Member]
Direct offering costs	3,045
Cash Offering Costs [Member]
Direct offering costs	$ 1,600

Note 1 - Organization and Natur

Note 1 - Organization and Nature of Operations	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Nature of Operations [Text Block]	1. Organization and nature of operations ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (f/k/a ChinaNet Online Holdings, Inc.) (the “Company”) was incorporated in the State of Texas in April 2006 October 2006. June 26, 2009, O2O

Note 2 - Variable Interest Enti

Note 2 - Variable Interest Entities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Variable Interest Entities Disclosure [Text Block]	2. Variable interest entities The Company is not no September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021, September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 203 $ 181 Accounts receivable, net 2,999 2,796 Prepayment and deposit to suppliers 3,382 5,287 Due from related parties 15 90 Other current assets, net 3 4 Total current assets 6,602 8,358 Long-term investments 445 496 Operating lease right-of-use assets 199 21 Property and equipment, net 121 168 Deferred tax assets, net 398 441 Total Assets $ 7,765 $ 9,484 Liabilities Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 276 $ 1,119 Advance from customers 858 1,113 Accrued payroll and other accruals 61 83 Taxes payable 2,562 2,849 Operating lease liabilities 198 9 Lease payment liability related to short-term leases 99 110 Other current liabilities 109 53 Total current liabilities 4,163 5,336 Operating lease liabilities-Non current - 10 Total Liabilities $ 4,163 $ 5,346 Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) Summarized below is the information related to the financial performance of the VIEs reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive (loss)/income for the nine three September 30, 2022 2021, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues $ 20,829 $ 30,932 $ 6,967 $ 10,314 Cost of revenues (21,811 ) (34,614 ) (7,267 ) (11,482 ) Total operating expenses (1,539 ) (1,184 ) (691 ) (472 ) Net loss before allocation to noncontrolling interests (2,551 ) (5,062 ) (998 ) (1,655 )

Note 3 - Liquidity and Capital

Note 3 - Liquidity and Capital Resources	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Liquidity and Management’s Plan, Policy [Policy Text Block]	3. Liquidity and Capital Resources For the nine September 30, 2022, US$6.10 US$4.41 September 30, 2022, US$2.15 US$7.82 The Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance was relatively low as of September 30, 2022 first October), October 31, 2022 13%, September 30, 2022. The Company experienced temporary decreases in revenue and gross profit, and did not nine September 30, 2022. 19 first nine 2022, 2022. In order to improve operation performance, the Company started to introduce its new Software-as-a-Service (“SaaS”) services to customers in 2022. 2022. 19 first nine 2022, second 2022, not not third In addition, to further improve its liquidity, the Company plans to negotiate with its major suppliers for more favorable payment terms, reduce its operating costs through optimizing the personnel structure among different offices, and reduce its office leasing spaces, if needed. The Company also intends to obtain revolving credit facilities to supplement its short-term working capital, as needed, from the commercial banks in the PRC. The Company has not Based on the above discussion, the Company believes that its current cash and cash equivalents, its anticipated new cash flows from operations and financing activities, and other liquidity improving measures will ensure the Company has sufficient cash to meet its obligations as they become due with the next 12 ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note 4 - Summary of Significant

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]	4. Summary of significant accounting policies a) Basis of presentation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information as of September 30, 2022 nine three September 30, 2022 2021 10 December 31, 2021, “2021 10 April 15, 2022. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2022, nine three September 30, 2022 2021, nine September 30, 2022 2021, not b) Principles of consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of all the subsidiaries and VIEs of the Company. All transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries and VIEs have been eliminated upon consolidation. c) Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of these consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The Company continually evaluates these estimates and assumptions based on the most recently available information, historical experience and various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates. d) Foreign currency translation The exchange rates used to translate amounts in RMB into US$ for the purposes of preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements are as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts 7.0998 6.3757 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.6068 6.4714 Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.8287 6.4707 No ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) e) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and bank deposits, which are unrestricted as to withdrawal and use. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three The Company’s cash are held in accounts at major financial institutions located in the U.S. and the PRC. The Company believes that these financial institutions are of high credit quality, all of which have participated in the federal/national deposit insurance scheme of their respective jurisdiction. The Company’s cash held in accounts at the financial institutions in the U.S. are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for up to US$0.25 RMB0.50 not not f) Fair value measurement Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of September 30, 2022 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets/Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Warrant liabilities (Note 16) 1,280 - - 1,280 Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of December 31, 2021 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets/Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) Warrant liabilities (Note 16) 2,039 - - 2,039 g) Revenue recognition The following table present the Company’s revenues disaggregated by products and services: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Internet advertising and related services --distribution of the right to use search engine marketing service 18,605 28,613 6,236 9,648 --online advertising placements 3,208 5,720 980 2,125 Ecommerce O2O advertising and marketing services - 514 - 127 Total revenues $ 21,813 $ 34,847 $ 7,216 $ 11,900 For the nine three September 30, 2022 2021, ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) Contract costs For the nine three September 30, 2022 2021, not Contract liabilities The table below summarized the movement of the Company’s contract liabilities for the nine September 30, 2022: Contract liabilities US$( 000) Balance as of January 1, 2022 1,245 Exchange translation adjustment (127 ) Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balances (1,039 ) Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations 872 Balance as of September 30, 2022(Unaudited) $ 951 Advance from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations are generally refundable. Refund of advance from customers were insignificant for the nine three September 30, 2022 2021. For the nine three September 30, 2022 2021, h) Research and development expenses The Company accounts for expenses for the enhancement, maintenance and technical support to the Company’s Internet platforms and intellectual properties that are used in its daily operations in research and development expenses. Research and development costs are charged to expenses when incurred. Expenses for research and development for the nine September 30, 2022 2021 US$0.18 US$0.25 three September 30, 2022 2021 US$0.06 US$0.09 i) Lease As of September 30, 2022, US$1.84 US$1.95 Maturity of operating lease liabilities Operating leases US$( 000) (Unaudited) Three months ending December 31, 2022 119 Year ending December 31, -2023 448 -2024 307 -2025 322 -2026 338 -2027 355 -thereafter 436 Total undiscounted lease payments 2,325 Less: imputed interest (379 ) Total operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2022 $ 1,946 Including: Operating lease liabilities 389 Operating lease liabilities-Non current 1,557 $ 1,946 ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) Operating lease expenses: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Long-term operating lease contracts 329 212 136 88 Short-term operating lease contracts 39 45 10 15 Total $ 368 $ 257 $ 146 $ 103 Supplemental information related to operating leases : Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Operating cash flows used for operating leases (US$’000) 300 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities (US$’000) 266 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 5.87 Weighted-average discount rate 6 %

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, N

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Receivable Disclosure [Text Block]	5. Accounts receivable, net September 30, 2021 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Accounts receivable 5,336 5,675 Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,337 ) (2,236 ) Accounts receivable, net 2,999 3,439 All of the accounts receivable are non-interest bearing. Based on the assessment of the collectability of the accounts receivable as of September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021, US$2.34 US$2.24 six six nine three September 30, 2022, US$0.33 nine three September 30, 2021, ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note 6 - Prepayments and Deposi

Note 6 - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Prepayments and Deposits to Suppliers Disclosure [Text Block]	6. Prepayments and deposit to suppliers September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Deposits to advertising resources providers 1,066 934 Prepayments to advertising resources providers 5,019 5,185 Deposit and prepayment for other investing contracts 1,000 1,000 Other deposits and prepayments 508 440 7,593 7,559 As of September 30, 2022, US$1.0 no December 31, 2022.

Note 7 - Due From Related Parti

Note 7 - Due From Related Parties	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Due from Related Parties Disclosure [Text Block]	7. Due from related parties September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Zhongwang Xiyue Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Zhongwang Xiyue”) 1 62 Guangzhou Gong Xiang Technology Co., Ltd. (“Gong Xiang Technology”) 14 28 Due from related parties 15 90 Related parties of the Company represented the Company’s direct or indirect unconsolidated investee companies and entities that the Company’s officers or directors can exercise significant influence. As of September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021, As of September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021, December 31, 2022.

Note 8 - Other Current Assets

Note 8 - Other Current Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Other Current Assets [Text Block]	8. Other current assets September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Short-term loans to unrelated parties 2,197 1,646 Short-term loans interest receivables 33 - Staff advances for business operations 10 11 Total other current assets 2,240 1,657 Allowance for doubtful accounts (617 ) - Other current assets, net 1,623 1,657 ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) In fiscal 2022, two On January 5, 2022, US$2.5 May 5, 2022. April 25, 2022, US$1.02 US0.06 January 5, 2022 April 30, 2022, US$2.5 US$1.48 October 31, 2022 October 31, 2022, April 30, 2023. October 2022, US$0.03 May 1, 2022 September 30, 2022. On April 21, 2022, US$0.10 December 31, 2022. December 31, 2022. As of September 30, 2022, US$1.65 March 2021, US$1.65 one March 2022. The Company provided this unsecured and interest free loan to Digital Sun in consideration of the promises and claims made by Digital Sun’s management that Digital Sun has close connections with international well-known media companies seeking for strategic cooperation partners in China, and Digital Sun will facilitate building strategic business partnerships among the Company and these media companies. As of March 31, 2022, US$1.03 US$0.62 June 30, 2022, US$0.62 19 not

Note 9 - Long-term Investments

Note 9 - Long-term Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures Disclosure [Text Block]	9. Long-term investments Amount US$( 000) Balance as of January 1, 2022 2,280 Exchange translation adjustment (131 ) Cash investments during the year - Disposed during the year - Balance as of September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) 2,149 As of September 30, 2022, 15.38%, 10%, 17% 19% ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) The Company measures these investments which do not

Note 10 - Property and Equipmen

Note 10 - Property and Equipment, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]	10. Property and equipment, net September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Vehicles 838 933 Office equipment 848 944 Electronic devices 565 629 Leasehold improvement 181 202 Property and equipment, cost 2,432 2,708 Less: accumulated depreciation (2,165 ) (2,333 ) Property and equipment, net 267 375 Depreciation expenses for the nine September 30, 2022 2021 US$0.08 US$0.009 three September 30, 2022 2021 US$0.03 US$0.005

Note 11 - Intangible Assets, Ne

Note 11 - Intangible Assets, Net	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	11. Intangible assets, net As of September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Items Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Impairment Net Carrying Value US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) Intangible assets subject to amortization: --10 years life: Cloud compute software technology 1,307 (907 ) (400 ) - Licensed products use right 1,200 (341 ) - 859 --5 years life: Internet Ad tracking system 1,153 (347 ) - 806 Live streaming technology 1,500 (550 ) - 950 --3 years life: Blockchain Integrated Framework 4,038 (1,010 ) - 3,028 Bo!News application 338 (85 ) - 253 Other computer software 110 (110 ) - - Total $ 9,646 $ (3,350 ) $ (400 ) $ 5,896 ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) As of December 31, 2021 Items Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Impairment Net Carrying Value US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) Intangible assets subject to amortization: --10 years life: Cloud compute software technology 1,456 (1,010 ) (446 ) - Licensed products use right 1,205 (255 ) - 950 --5 years life: Internet Ad tracking system 1,158 (174 ) - 984 Live streaming technology 1,500 (325 ) - 1,175 --3 years life: Blockchain Integrated Framework 4,038 - - 4,038 Bo!News application 376 - - 376 Other computer software 123 (123 ) - - Total $ 9,856 $ (1,887 ) $ (446 ) $ 7,523 Amortization expenses for the nine September 30, 2022 2021 US$1.59 US$0.44 three September 30, 2022 2021 US$0.53 US$0.16 Based on the adjusted carrying value of the finite-lived intangible assets after the deduction of the impairment losses, which has a weighted average remaining useful life of 3.27 years as of September 30, 2022, no US$0.53 December 31, 2022, US$2.11 December 31, 2023 2024, US$0.63 December 31, 2025, US$0.18 December 31, 2026, US$0.12 December 31, 2027.

Note 12 - Long-term Deposits an

Note 12 - Long-term Deposits and Prepayments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-term Prepayments [Text Block]	12. Long-term deposits and prepayments As of September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021, not one

Note 13 - Accrued Payroll and O

Note 13 - Accrued Payroll and Other Accruals	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]	13. Accrued payroll and other accruals September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Accrued payroll and staff welfare 115 142 Accrued operating expenses 55 247 170 389 ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note 14 - Taxation

Note 14 - Taxation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]	14. Taxation As of September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021, September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Turnover tax and surcharge payable 1,273 1,414 Enterprise income tax payable 1,926 2,120 Total taxes payable 3,199 3,534 For the nine three September 30, 2022 2021, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Current - - - - Deferred 2 171 (2 ) 131 Income tax benefit/(expenses) 2 171 (2 ) 131 The Company’s deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Tax effect of net operating losses carried forward 12,618 12,130 Operating lease cost 28 23 Bad debts provision 658 559 Valuation allowance (12,906 ) (12,271 ) Deferred tax assets, net 398 441 The U.S. holding company has incurred aggregate net operating losses (“NOLs”) of approximately US$32.4 US$31.0 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021, December 31, 2017 2037. December 31, 2017 no December 31, 2027. not The NOLs carried forward incurred by the Company’s PRC subsidiaries and VIEs were approximately US$20.9 US$18.3 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021, 2027. The Company recorded approximately US$12.9 US$12.3 September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021, not not ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) For the nine three September 30, 2022, US$1.18 US$0.36 nine three September 30, 2021, US$2.15 US$0.19

Note 15 - Long-term Borrowing F

Note 15 - Long-term Borrowing From a Related Party	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Long-Term Borrowing from Director Disclosure [Text Block]	15. Long-term borrowing from a related party Long-term borrowing from a related party is a non-interest bearing loan from a related parity of the Company relating to the original paid-in capital contribution in the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary Rise King Century Technology Development (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Rise King WFOE”), which is not one

Note 16 - Warrant Liabilities

Note 16 - Warrant Liabilities	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Warrants Disclosure [Text Block]	16. The Financing and warrant liabilities The Company issued warrants to certain institutional investors and the Company’s placement agent in the registered direct offerings consummated in February 2021 ( “2021 December 2020 ( “2020 January 2018 ( “2018 Warrants issued in the 2021 2021 Investors Warrants 2021 Placement Agent Warrants September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Stock price $ 0.92 $ 0.34 $ 1.00 $ 0.92 $ 0.34 $ 1.00 Years to maturity 1.88 2.13 2.63 1.88 2.13 2.63 Risk-free interest rate 4.16 % 2.97 % 0.87 % 4.16 % 2.97 % 0.87 % Dividend yield - - - - - - Expected volatility 127 % 124 % 115 % 127 % 124 % 115 % Exercise Price $ 3.59 $ 3.59 $ 3.59 $ 4.4875 $ 4.4875 $ 4.4875 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.297 $ 0.064 $ 0.37 $ 0.287 $ 0.061 $ 0.36 Warrant Liabilities (US$’000) $ 782 $ 167 $ 964 $ 106 $ 22 $ 132 2021 Investors Warrants 2021 Placement Agent Warrants September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 February 18, 2021* September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 February 18, 2021* Stock price $ 1.26 $ 2.00 $ 4.48 $ 1.26 $ 2.00 $ 4.48 Years to maturity 2.88 3.14 3.50 2.88 3.14 3.50 Risk-free interest rate 0.50 % 0.48 % 0.26 % 0.50 % 0.48 % 0.26 % Dividend yield - - - - - - Expected volatility 115 % 114 % 168 % 115 % 114 % 168 % Exercise Price $ 3.59 $ 3.59 $ 3.59 $ 4.4875 $ 4.4875 $ 4.4875 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.70 $ 1.25 $ 4.02 $ 0.65 $ 1.18 $ 3.96 Warrant Liabilities (US$’000) $ 1,824 $ 3,257 $ 10,476 $ 237 $ 431 $ 1,445 * Closing date of the 2021 ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) Warrants issued in the 2020 2020 Investors Warrants 2020 Placement Agent Warrants September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Stock price $ 0.92 $ 0.34 $ 1.00 $ 0.92 $ 0.34 $ 1.00 Years to maturity 1.20 1.45 1.95 1.20 1.45 1.95 Risk-free interest rate 3.90 % 2.79 % 0.72 % 3.90 % 2.79 % 0.72 % Dividend yield - - - - - - Expected volatility 103 % 107 % 128 % 103 % 107 % 128 % Exercise Price $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.195 $ 0.033 $ 0.46 $ 0.211 $ 0.036 $ 0.49 Warrant Liabilities (US$’000) $ 328 $ 57 $ 795 $ 64 $ 11 $ 148 2020 Investors Warrants 2020 Placement Agent Warrants September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Stock price $ 1.26 $ 2.00 $ 1.35 $ 1.26 $ 2.00 $ 1.35 Years to maturity 2.20 2.45 2.95 2.20 2.45 2.95 Risk-free interest rate 0.34 % 0.34 % 0.17 % 0.34 % 0.34 % 0.17 % Dividend yield - - - - - - Expected volatility 122 % 120 % 102 % 122 % 120 % 102 % Exercise Price $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.80 $ 1.40 $ 0.74 $ 0.80 $ 1.40 $ 0.74 Warrant Liabilities (US$’000) $ 1,383 $ 2,420 $ 1,279 $ 242 $ 423 $ 224 Warrants issued in the 2018 2018 Placement Agent Warrants July 2, 2021* June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Stock price $ 1.94 $ 2.00 $ 1.35 Years to maturity 0.04 0.05 0.05 Risk-free interest rate 0.05 % 0.04 % 0.08 % Dividend yield - - - Expected volatility 75 % 74 % 59 % Exercise Price $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.45 $ 0.51 $ 0.02 Warrant liabilities (US$’000) $ 58 $ 66 $ 2 * The investor warrants issued in the 2018 July 2020. 2018 July 2, 2021. ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) Changes in fair value of warrant liabilities Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 ( As of September 30, 2022 As of June 30, 2022 As of December 31, 2021 Change in Fair Value (gain)/loss Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) Warrants issued in the 2021 Financing: --Investor Warrants 782 167 964 (182 ) 615 --Placement Agent Warrants 106 22 132 (26 ) 84 Warrants issued in the 2020 Financing: --Investor Warrants 328 57 795 (467 ) 271 --Placement Agent Warrants 64 11 148 (84 ) 53 Warrant Liabilities 1,280 257 2,039 (759 ) 1,023 Nine and Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 ( Change in Fair Value (gain)/loss As of September 30, 2021 As of July 2, 2021 As of June 30, 2021 As of February 18, 2021 As of December 31, 2020 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) Warrants issued in the 2021 Financing: --Investor Warrants 1,824 * 3,257 10,476 * (8,652 ) (1,433 ) --Placement Agent Warrants 237 * 431 1,445 * (1,208 ) (194 ) Warrants issued in the 2020 Financing: --Investor Warrants 1,383 * 2,420 * 1,279 104 (1,037 ) --Placement Agent Warrants 242 * 423 * 224 18 (181 ) Warrants issued in the 2018 Financing: --Placement Agent Warrants - 58 66 * 2 56 (8 ) 3,686 58 6,597 11,921 1,505 (9,682 ) (2,853 ) * Not Warrants issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 nine Warrant Outstanding Warrant Exercisable Number of underlying shares Weighted Weighted Number of underlying shares Weighted Weighted Balance, January 1, 2022 5,001,705 2.36 $ 3.02 5,001,705 2.36 $ 3.02 Granted/Vested - - Exercised - - Balance, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) 5,001,705 1.61 $ 3.02 5,001,705 1.61 $ 3.02

Note 17 - Restricted Net Assets

Note 17 - Restricted Net Assets	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Restricted Assets Disclosure [Text Block]	17. Restricted net assets The Company is a Nevada holding company with operations primarily conducted in China through its PRC subsidiaries, the consolidated VIEs and VIEs’ subsidiaries. The Company’s ability to pay dividends to U.S. investors may ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) The PRC regulations currently permit payment of dividends only out of accumulated profits, as determined in accordance with PRC accounting standards and regulations. The Company’s PRC subsidiaries, the consolidated VIEs and their subsidiaries in China are also required to set aside at least 10% of their respective after-tax profit based on the PRC accounting standards and regulations each year to the statutory surplus reserve, until the balance in the reserve reaches 50% of the registered capital of the respective PRC entities. In accordance with these PRC laws and regulations, the Company’s PRC subsidiaries, the consolidated VIEs and their subsidiaries are restricted in their ability to transfer a portion of their net assets to the Nevada holding company. As of September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021, US$15.2 US$13.2 none may Under the PRC Enterprise Income Tax (“EIT”) Law and related regulations, dividends, interests, rent or royalties payable by a foreign-invested enterprise to its immediate holding company outside China are subject to a 10% withholding tax. A lower withholding tax rate will be applied if there is a tax treaty arrangement between mainland China and the jurisdiction of the foreign holding company. Hong Kong has a tax arrangement with China that provides for a 5% 25% 12 2018 not no not There are no may may may The Company’s PRC subsidiaries generate all of their revenue in Renminbi, Renminbi is not may may not may may may may may ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) To date, none The Company does not not

Note 18 - Employee Defined Cont

Note 18 - Employee Defined Contribution Plan	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Retirement Benefits [Text Block]	18. Employee defined contribution plan Full time employees of the Company in the PRC participate in a government mandated defined contribution plan, pursuant to which certain pension benefits, medical care, employee housing fund and other welfare benefits are provided to employees. Chinese labor regulations require that the PRC subsidiaries of the Company make contributions to the government for these benefits based on certain percentages of the employees’ salaries. The employee benefits were expensed as incurred. The Company has no US$0.17 nine September 30, 2022 2021. US$0.05 US$0.07 three September 30, 2022 2021,

Note 19 - Concentration of Risk

Note 19 - Concentration of Risk	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block]	19. Concentration of risk Credit risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and deposits and loans to unrelated parties. As of September 30, 2022, Concentration of customers The following tables summarized the information about the Company’s concentration of customers for the nine three September 30, 2022 2021, Customer A Customer B Customer C Customer D Customer E Customer F Customer G Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Revenues, customer concentration risk * * * * * * - Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Revenues, customer concentration risk 10% * * * * * - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Revenues, customer concentration risk * 11% * * * * * Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Revenues, customer concentration risk * * 19% * * * * As of September 30, 2022 Accounts receivable, customer concentration risk - - 35% 31% 17% 12% - As of December 31, 2021 Accounts receivable, customer concentration risk - - 33% 32% 11% - 19% * Less than 10%. - No ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) Concentration of suppliers The following tables summarized the information about the Company’s concentration of suppliers for the nine three September 30, 2022 2021, Supplier A Supplier B Supplier C Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 53% 27% * Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 63% 13% 14% Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk * 77% - Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk * 85% - * Less than 10%. - No

Note 20 - Commitments and Conti

Note 20 - Commitments and Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]	20. Commitments and contingencies The Company is currently not not may

Note 21 - Segment Reporting

Note 21 - Segment Reporting	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]	21. Segment reporting The Company follows ASC Topic 280 ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 ( Internet Ad and related service Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) Revenues 21,813 - - - - 21,813 Cost of revenues 21,811 - - - - 21,811 Total operating expenses 1,517 817 1,100 2,663 (1) - 6,097 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 270 225 1,100 65 - 1,660 Operating loss (1,515 ) (817 ) (1,100 ) (2,663 ) - (6,095 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - 759 - 759 Net loss (1,555 ) (816 ) (1,100 ) (1,800 ) - (5,271 ) Total assets-September 30, 2022 13,279 1,101 3,281 39,802 (32,463 ) 25,000 Total assets-December 31, 2021 12,150 2,236 4,414 44,328 (30,497 ) 32,631 ( 1 Including approximately US$0.14 Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 ( Internet Ad. and related service Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) Revenues 7,216 - - - - 7,216 Cost of revenues 7,267 - - - - 7,267 Total operating expenses 628 80 365 707 (1) - 1,780 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 91 75 365 21 - 552 Operating loss (679 ) (80 ) (365 ) (707 ) - (1,831 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - (1,023 ) - (1,023 ) Net loss (688 ) (80 ) (365 ) (1,707 ) - (2,840 ) ( 1 Including approximately US$0.05 ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 ( Internet Ad and related service Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) Revenues 34,333 514 - - - 34,847 Cost of revenues 34,614 1,125 - - - 35,739 Total operating expenses 1,129 1,113 1 8,533 (1) - 10,776 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 223 225 1 1 - 450 Operating loss (1,410 ) (1,724 ) (1 ) (8,533 ) - (11,668 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - 9,682 - 9,682 Net (loss)/income (1,230 ) (1,724 ) (2 ) 1,371 - (1,585 ) Expenditure for long-term assets 1,220 - - 246 - 1,466 ( 1 Including approximately US$6.95 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 ( Internet Ad. and related service Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) Revenues 11,773 127 - - - 11,900 Cost of revenues 11,482 375 - - - 11,857 Total operating expenses 539 455 - 623 (1) - 1,617 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 93 75 - - - 168 Operating loss (248 ) (703 ) - (623 ) - (1,574 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - 2,853 - 2,853 Net (loss)/income (264 ) (703 ) - 2,341 - 1,374 Expenditure for long-term assets - - - 85 - 85 ( 1 Including approximately US$0.09 ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note 22 - (Loss) Earnings Per S

Note 22 - (Loss) Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]	22. (Loss)/earnings per share Basic and diluted (loss)/earnings per share for each of the periods presented are calculated as follows (All amounts, except number of shares and per share data, are presented in thousands of U.S. dollars): Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Net (loss)/income attributable to ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (numerator for basic and diluted loss per share) $ (5,271 ) $ (1,586 ) $ (2,840 ) $ 1,375 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -Basic and diluted 35,572,200 32,279,304 35,827,677 35,332,220 (Loss)/earnings per share-Basic and diluted $ (0.15 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.08 ) $ 0.04 For the nine three September 30, 2022 2021, not

Note 23 - Share-based Compensat

Note 23 - Share-based Compensation Expenses	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block]	23. Share-based compensation expenses In March 2022, 2020 two December 31, 2022. nine three September 30, 2022 US$0.05 US$0.02 In June 2022, 12 May 2023. US$0.35 US$0.14 nine three September 30, 2022 US$0.05 US$0.04 For the nine September 30, 2022, US$0.04 one March 2020. ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) The table below summarized share-based compensation expenses recorded for the nine three September 30, 2022 2021, Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Sales and marketing expenses - - - - General and administrative expenses 135 6,945 51 88 Research and development expenses - - - - Total 135 6,945 51 88 The aggregate unrecognized share-based compensation expenses as of September 30, 2022 US$0.11 US$0.05 December 31, 2022 US$0.06 December 31, 2023.

Note 24 - Subsequent Events

Note 24 - Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements
Subsequent Events [Text Block]	24. Subsequent events The Company primarily conducts its operations through its PRC operating subsidiaries and VIEs in the PRC. In January 2020, 19 first 2020. 19 19 19 may may 19 second 2020, 19 no 19 Except for the above mentioned matters, no

Significant Accounting Policies

Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block]	a) Basis of presentation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial information as of September 30, 2022 nine three September 30, 2022 2021 10 December 31, 2021, “2021 10 April 15, 2022. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present a fair statement of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2022, nine three September 30, 2022 2021, nine September 30, 2022 2021, not
Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block]	b) Principles of consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of all the subsidiaries and VIEs of the Company. All transactions and balances between the Company and its subsidiaries and VIEs have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]	c) Use of estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of these consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. The Company continually evaluates these estimates and assumptions based on the most recently available information, historical experience and various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Since the use of estimates is an integral component of the financial reporting process, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]	d) Foreign currency translation The exchange rates used to translate amounts in RMB into US$ for the purposes of preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements are as follows: September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts 7.0998 6.3757 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.6068 6.4714 Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.8287 6.4707 No
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]	e) Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and bank deposits, which are unrestricted as to withdrawal and use. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three The Company’s cash are held in accounts at major financial institutions located in the U.S. and the PRC. The Company believes that these financial institutions are of high credit quality, all of which have participated in the federal/national deposit insurance scheme of their respective jurisdiction. The Company’s cash held in accounts at the financial institutions in the U.S. are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) for up to US$0.25 RMB0.50 not not
Fair Value Measurement, Policy [Policy Text Block]	f) Fair value measurement Liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of September 30, 2022 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets/Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Warrant liabilities (Note 16) 1,280 - - 1,280 Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of December 31, 2021 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets/Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) Warrant liabilities (Note 16) 2,039 - - 2,039
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Policy Text Block]	g) Revenue recognition The following table present the Company’s revenues disaggregated by products and services: Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Internet advertising and related services --distribution of the right to use search engine marketing service 18,605 28,613 6,236 9,648 --online advertising placements 3,208 5,720 980 2,125 Ecommerce O2O advertising and marketing services - 514 - 127 Total revenues $ 21,813 $ 34,847 $ 7,216 $ 11,900 For the nine three September 30, 2022 2021, ZW DATA ACTION TECHNOLOGIES INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) Contract costs For the nine three September 30, 2022 2021, not Contract liabilities The table below summarized the movement of the Company’s contract liabilities for the nine September 30, 2022: Contract liabilities US$( 000) Balance as of January 1, 2022 1,245 Exchange translation adjustment (127 ) Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balances (1,039 ) Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations 872 Balance as of September 30, 2022(Unaudited) $ 951 Advance from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations are generally refundable. Refund of advance from customers were insignificant for the nine three September 30, 2022 2021. For the nine three September 30, 2022 2021,
Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block]	h) Research and development expenses The Company accounts for expenses for the enhancement, maintenance and technical support to the Company’s Internet platforms and intellectual properties that are used in its daily operations in research and development expenses. Research and development costs are charged to expenses when incurred. Expenses for research and development for the nine September 30, 2022 2021 US$0.18 US$0.25 three September 30, 2022 2021 US$0.06 US$0.09
Lessee, Leases [Policy Text Block]	i) Lease As of September 30, 2022, US$1.84 US$1.95

Note 2 - Variable Interest En_2

Note 2 - Variable Interest Entities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 203 $ 181 Accounts receivable, net 2,999 2,796 Prepayment and deposit to suppliers 3,382 5,287 Due from related parties 15 90 Other current assets, net 3 4 Total current assets 6,602 8,358 Long-term investments 445 496 Operating lease right-of-use assets 199 21 Property and equipment, net 121 168 Deferred tax assets, net 398 441 Total Assets $ 7,765 $ 9,484 Liabilities Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 276 $ 1,119 Advance from customers 858 1,113 Accrued payroll and other accruals 61 83 Taxes payable 2,562 2,849 Operating lease liabilities 198 9 Lease payment liability related to short-term leases 99 110 Other current liabilities 109 53 Total current liabilities 4,163 5,336 Operating lease liabilities-Non current - 10 Total Liabilities $ 4,163 $ 5,346
Financial Performance of VIEs [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Revenues $ 20,829 $ 30,932 $ 6,967 $ 10,314 Cost of revenues (21,811 ) (34,614 ) (7,267 ) (11,482 ) Total operating expenses (1,539 ) (1,184 ) (691 ) (472 ) Net loss before allocation to noncontrolling interests (2,551 ) (5,062 ) (998 ) (1,655 )

Note 4 - Summary of Significa_2

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Foreign Currency Exchange Rates [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts 7.0998 6.3757 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.6068 6.4714 Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss 6.8287 6.4707
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block]	Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of September 30, 2022 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets/Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Warrant liabilities (Note 16) 1,280 - - 1,280 Fair value measurement at reporting date using As of December 31, 2021 Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets/Liabilities (Level 1) Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) Warrant liabilities (Note 16) 2,039 - - 2,039
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Internet advertising and related services --distribution of the right to use search engine marketing service 18,605 28,613 6,236 9,648 --online advertising placements 3,208 5,720 980 2,125 Ecommerce O2O advertising and marketing services - 514 - 127 Total revenues $ 21,813 $ 34,847 $ 7,216 $ 11,900
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]	Contract liabilities US$( 000) Balance as of January 1, 2022 1,245 Exchange translation adjustment (127 ) Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balances (1,039 ) Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations 872 Balance as of September 30, 2022(Unaudited) $ 951
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity [Table Text Block]	Operating leases US$( 000) (Unaudited) Three months ending December 31, 2022 119 Year ending December 31, -2023 448 -2024 307 -2025 322 -2026 338 -2027 355 -thereafter 436 Total undiscounted lease payments 2,325 Less: imputed interest (379 ) Total operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2022 $ 1,946 Including: Operating lease liabilities 389 Operating lease liabilities-Non current 1,557 $ 1,946
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Long-term operating lease contracts 329 212 136 88 Short-term operating lease contracts 39 45 10 15 Total $ 368 $ 257 $ 146 $ 103 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Operating cash flows used for operating leases (US$’000) 300 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities (US$’000) 266 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) 5.87 Weighted-average discount rate 6 %

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable,_2

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accounts Receivable [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2021 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Accounts receivable 5,336 5,675 Allowance for doubtful accounts (2,337 ) (2,236 ) Accounts receivable, net 2,999 3,439

Note 6 - Prepayments and Depo_2

Note 6 - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Deposits to advertising resources providers 1,066 934 Prepayments to advertising resources providers 5,019 5,185 Deposit and prepayment for other investing contracts 1,000 1,000 Other deposits and prepayments 508 440 7,593 7,559

Note 7 - Due From Related Par_2

Note 7 - Due From Related Parties (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Due From Related Parties [Member]
Notes Tables
Schedule of Related Party Transactions [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Zhongwang Xiyue Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Zhongwang Xiyue”) 1 62 Guangzhou Gong Xiang Technology Co., Ltd. (“Gong Xiang Technology”) 14 28 Due from related parties 15 90

Note 8 - Other Current Assets (

Note 8 - Other Current Assets (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Other Current Assets [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Short-term loans to unrelated parties 2,197 1,646 Short-term loans interest receivables 33 - Staff advances for business operations 10 11 Total other current assets 2,240 1,657 Allowance for doubtful accounts (617 ) - Other current assets, net 1,623 1,657

Note 9 - Long-term Investments

Note 9 - Long-term Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Other Investments Not Readily Marketable [Table Text Block]	Amount US$( 000) Balance as of January 1, 2022 2,280 Exchange translation adjustment (131 ) Cash investments during the year - Disposed during the year - Balance as of September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) 2,149

Note 10 - Property and Equipm_2

Note 10 - Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Property and Equipment [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Vehicles 838 933 Office equipment 848 944 Electronic devices 565 629 Leasehold improvement 181 202 Property and equipment, cost 2,432 2,708 Less: accumulated depreciation (2,165 ) (2,333 ) Property and equipment, net 267 375

Note 11 - Intangible Assets, _2

Note 11 - Intangible Assets, Net (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Finite and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	As of September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) Items Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Impairment Net Carrying Value US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) Intangible assets subject to amortization: --10 years life: Cloud compute software technology 1,307 (907 ) (400 ) - Licensed products use right 1,200 (341 ) - 859 --5 years life: Internet Ad tracking system 1,153 (347 ) - 806 Live streaming technology 1,500 (550 ) - 950 --3 years life: Blockchain Integrated Framework 4,038 (1,010 ) - 3,028 Bo!News application 338 (85 ) - 253 Other computer software 110 (110 ) - - Total $ 9,646 $ (3,350 ) $ (400 ) $ 5,896 As of December 31, 2021 Items Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Impairment Net Carrying Value US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) Intangible assets subject to amortization: --10 years life: Cloud compute software technology 1,456 (1,010 ) (446 ) - Licensed products use right 1,205 (255 ) - 950 --5 years life: Internet Ad tracking system 1,158 (174 ) - 984 Live streaming technology 1,500 (325 ) - 1,175 --3 years life: Blockchain Integrated Framework 4,038 - - 4,038 Bo!News application 376 - - 376 Other computer software 123 (123 ) - - Total $ 9,856 $ (1,887 ) $ (446 ) $ 7,523

Note 13 - Accrued Payroll and_2

Note 13 - Accrued Payroll and Other Accruals (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Accrued payroll and staff welfare 115 142 Accrued operating expenses 55 247 170 389

Note 14 - Taxation (Tables)

Note 14 - Taxation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule Of Taxes Payable [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Turnover tax and surcharge payable 1,273 1,414 Enterprise income tax payable 1,926 2,120 Total taxes payable 3,199 3,534
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Current - - - - Deferred 2 171 (2 ) 131 Income tax benefit/(expenses) 2 171 (2 ) 131
Schedule Of Deferred Tax Assets [Table Text Block]	September 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) Tax effect of net operating losses carried forward 12,618 12,130 Operating lease cost 28 23 Bad debts provision 658 559 Valuation allowance (12,906 ) (12,271 ) Deferred tax assets, net 398 441

Note 16 - Warrant Liabilities (

Note 16 - Warrant Liabilities (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Warrant Liabilities [Table Text Block]	As of September 30, 2022 As of June 30, 2022 As of December 31, 2021 Change in Fair Value (gain)/loss Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) Warrants issued in the 2021 Financing: --Investor Warrants 782 167 964 (182 ) 615 --Placement Agent Warrants 106 22 132 (26 ) 84 Warrants issued in the 2020 Financing: --Investor Warrants 328 57 795 (467 ) 271 --Placement Agent Warrants 64 11 148 (84 ) 53 Warrant Liabilities 1,280 257 2,039 (759 ) 1,023 Change in Fair Value (gain)/loss As of September 30, 2021 As of July 2, 2021 As of June 30, 2021 As of February 18, 2021 As of December 31, 2020 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) (US$ 000) Warrants issued in the 2021 Financing: --Investor Warrants 1,824 * 3,257 10,476 * (8,652 ) (1,433 ) --Placement Agent Warrants 237 * 431 1,445 * (1,208 ) (194 ) Warrants issued in the 2020 Financing: --Investor Warrants 1,383 * 2,420 * 1,279 104 (1,037 ) --Placement Agent Warrants 242 * 423 * 224 18 (181 ) Warrants issued in the 2018 Financing: --Placement Agent Warrants - 58 66 * 2 56 (8 ) 3,686 58 6,597 11,921 1,505 (9,682 ) (2,853 )
Schedule of Warrant Activity [Table Text Block]	Warrant Outstanding Warrant Exercisable Number of underlying shares Weighted Weighted Number of underlying shares Weighted Weighted Balance, January 1, 2022 5,001,705 2.36 $ 3.02 5,001,705 2.36 $ 3.02 Granted/Vested - - Exercised - - Balance, September 30, 2022 (Unaudited) 5,001,705 1.61 $ 3.02 5,001,705 1.61 $ 3.02
Warrant [Member]
Notes Tables
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]	2021 Investors Warrants 2021 Placement Agent Warrants September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Stock price $ 0.92 $ 0.34 $ 1.00 $ 0.92 $ 0.34 $ 1.00 Years to maturity 1.88 2.13 2.63 1.88 2.13 2.63 Risk-free interest rate 4.16 % 2.97 % 0.87 % 4.16 % 2.97 % 0.87 % Dividend yield - - - - - - Expected volatility 127 % 124 % 115 % 127 % 124 % 115 % Exercise Price $ 3.59 $ 3.59 $ 3.59 $ 4.4875 $ 4.4875 $ 4.4875 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.297 $ 0.064 $ 0.37 $ 0.287 $ 0.061 $ 0.36 Warrant Liabilities (US$’000) $ 782 $ 167 $ 964 $ 106 $ 22 $ 132 2021 Investors Warrants 2021 Placement Agent Warrants September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 February 18, 2021* September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 February 18, 2021* Stock price $ 1.26 $ 2.00 $ 4.48 $ 1.26 $ 2.00 $ 4.48 Years to maturity 2.88 3.14 3.50 2.88 3.14 3.50 Risk-free interest rate 0.50 % 0.48 % 0.26 % 0.50 % 0.48 % 0.26 % Dividend yield - - - - - - Expected volatility 115 % 114 % 168 % 115 % 114 % 168 % Exercise Price $ 3.59 $ 3.59 $ 3.59 $ 4.4875 $ 4.4875 $ 4.4875 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.70 $ 1.25 $ 4.02 $ 0.65 $ 1.18 $ 3.96 Warrant Liabilities (US$’000) $ 1,824 $ 3,257 $ 10,476 $ 237 $ 431 $ 1,445 2020 Investors Warrants 2020 Placement Agent Warrants September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 September 30, 2022 June 30, 2022 December 31, 2021 Stock price $ 0.92 $ 0.34 $ 1.00 $ 0.92 $ 0.34 $ 1.00 Years to maturity 1.20 1.45 1.95 1.20 1.45 1.95 Risk-free interest rate 3.90 % 2.79 % 0.72 % 3.90 % 2.79 % 0.72 % Dividend yield - - - - - - Expected volatility 103 % 107 % 128 % 103 % 107 % 128 % Exercise Price $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.195 $ 0.033 $ 0.46 $ 0.211 $ 0.036 $ 0.49 Warrant Liabilities (US$’000) $ 328 $ 57 $ 795 $ 64 $ 11 $ 148 2020 Investors Warrants 2020 Placement Agent Warrants September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 September 30, 2021 June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Stock price $ 1.26 $ 2.00 $ 1.35 $ 1.26 $ 2.00 $ 1.35 Years to maturity 2.20 2.45 2.95 2.20 2.45 2.95 Risk-free interest rate 0.34 % 0.34 % 0.17 % 0.34 % 0.34 % 0.17 % Dividend yield - - - - - - Expected volatility 122 % 120 % 102 % 122 % 120 % 102 % Exercise Price $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 $ 2.03 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.80 $ 1.40 $ 0.74 $ 0.80 $ 1.40 $ 0.74 Warrant Liabilities (US$’000) $ 1,383 $ 2,420 $ 1,279 $ 242 $ 423 $ 224 2018 Placement Agent Warrants July 2, 2021* June 30, 2021 December 31, 2020 Stock price $ 1.94 $ 2.00 $ 1.35 Years to maturity 0.04 0.05 0.05 Risk-free interest rate 0.05 % 0.04 % 0.08 % Dividend yield - - - Expected volatility 75 % 74 % 59 % Exercise Price $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 $ 1.4927 Fair value of the warrant $ 0.45 $ 0.51 $ 0.02 Warrant liabilities (US$’000) $ 58 $ 66 $ 2

Note 19 - Concentration of Ri_2

Note 19 - Concentration of Risk (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block]	Customer A Customer B Customer C Customer D Customer E Customer F Customer G Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Revenues, customer concentration risk * * * * * * - Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Revenues, customer concentration risk 10% * * * * * - Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Revenues, customer concentration risk * 11% * * * * * Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Revenues, customer concentration risk * * 19% * * * * As of September 30, 2022 Accounts receivable, customer concentration risk - - 35% 31% 17% 12% - As of December 31, 2021 Accounts receivable, customer concentration risk - - 33% 32% 11% - 19% Supplier A Supplier B Supplier C Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 53% 27% * Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk 63% 13% 14% Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk * 77% - Three Months Ended September 30, 2021 Cost of revenues, supplier concentration risk * 85% -

Note 21 - Segment Reporting (Ta

Note 21 - Segment Reporting (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]	Internet Ad and related service Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) Revenues 21,813 - - - - 21,813 Cost of revenues 21,811 - - - - 21,811 Total operating expenses 1,517 817 1,100 2,663 (1) - 6,097 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 270 225 1,100 65 - 1,660 Operating loss (1,515 ) (817 ) (1,100 ) (2,663 ) - (6,095 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - 759 - 759 Net loss (1,555 ) (816 ) (1,100 ) (1,800 ) - (5,271 ) Total assets-September 30, 2022 13,279 1,101 3,281 39,802 (32,463 ) 25,000 Total assets-December 31, 2021 12,150 2,236 4,414 44,328 (30,497 ) 32,631 Internet Ad. and related service Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) Revenues 7,216 - - - - 7,216 Cost of revenues 7,267 - - - - 7,267 Total operating expenses 628 80 365 707 (1) - 1,780 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 91 75 365 21 - 552 Operating loss (679 ) (80 ) (365 ) (707 ) - (1,831 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - (1,023 ) - (1,023 ) Net loss (688 ) (80 ) (365 ) (1,707 ) - (2,840 ) Internet Ad and related service Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) Revenues 34,333 514 - - - 34,847 Cost of revenues 34,614 1,125 - - - 35,739 Total operating expenses 1,129 1,113 1 8,533 (1) - 10,776 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 223 225 1 1 - 450 Operating loss (1,410 ) (1,724 ) (1 ) (8,533 ) - (11,668 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - 9,682 - 9,682 Net (loss)/income (1,230 ) (1,724 ) (2 ) 1,371 - (1,585 ) Expenditure for long-term assets 1,220 - - 246 - 1,466 Internet Ad. and related service Ecommerce Blockchain technology Corporate Inter-segment and reconciling item Total US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) US$ (‘000) Revenues 11,773 127 - - - 11,900 Cost of revenues 11,482 375 - - - 11,857 Total operating expenses 539 455 - 623 (1) - 1,617 Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses 93 75 - - - 168 Operating loss (248 ) (703 ) - (623 ) - (1,574 ) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities - - - 2,853 - 2,853 Net (loss)/income (264 ) (703 ) - 2,341 - 1,374 Expenditure for long-term assets - - - 85 - 85

Note 22 - (Loss) Earnings Per_2

Note 22 - (Loss) Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Net (loss)/income attributable to ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (numerator for basic and diluted loss per share) $ (5,271 ) $ (1,586 ) $ (2,840 ) $ 1,375 Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -Basic and diluted 35,572,200 32,279,304 35,827,677 35,332,220 (Loss)/earnings per share-Basic and diluted $ (0.15 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.08 ) $ 0.04

Note 23 - Share-based Compens_2

Note 23 - Share-based Compensation Expenses (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Notes Tables
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Table Text Block]	Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) US$( 000) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Sales and marketing expenses - - - - General and administrative expenses 135 6,945 51 88 Research and development expenses - - - - Total 135 6,945 51 88

Note 2 - Variable Interest En_3

Note 2 - Variable Interest Entities - Consolidated VIEs' Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total		$ 2,154	$ 7,173
Accounts receivable, net		2,999	3,439
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers		7,593	7,559
Due from related parties		15	90
Other current assets, net		1,623	1,657
Total current assets		14,384	19,918
Long-term investments		2,149	2,280
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset		1,838	2,019
Property and equipment, net		267	375
Deferred tax assets, net		398	441
Total Assets		25,000	32,631
Accounts payable	[1]	276	1,119
Advance from customers	[1]	951	1,245
Accrued payroll and other accruals	[1]	170	389
Taxes payable	[1]	3,199	3,534
Operating lease liabilities	[1]	389	202
Lease payment liability related to short-term leases	[1]	99	152
Other current liabilities	[1]	197	141
Total current liabilities		6,561	8,821
Operating lease liabilities-Non current	[1]	1,557	1,907
Total Liabilities		8,241	10,856
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total		203	181
Accounts receivable, net		2,999	2,796
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers		3,382	5,287
Due from related parties		15	90
Other current assets, net		3	4
Total current assets		6,602	8,358
Long-term investments		445	496
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset		199	21
Property and equipment, net		121	168
Deferred tax assets, net		398	441
Total Assets		7,765	9,484
Accounts payable		276	1,119
Advance from customers		858	1,113
Accrued payroll and other accruals		61	83
Taxes payable		2,562	2,849
Operating lease liabilities		198	9
Lease payment liability related to short-term leases		99	110
Other current liabilities		109	53
Total current liabilities		4,163	5,336
Operating lease liabilities-Non current		0	10
Total Liabilities		$ 4,163	$ 5,346
[1]Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company’s general assets (Note 2).

Note 2 - Variable Interest En_4

Note 2 - Variable Interest Entities - Consolidated VIEs' Financial Performance (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenues	$ 7,216	$ 11,900			$ 21,813	$ 34,847
Cost of revenues	(7,267)	(11,857)			(21,811)	(35,739)
Total operating expenses	1,780	1,617			6,097	10,776
Net income/(loss) for the period	(2,840)	1,374	$ (2,431)	$ (2,959)	(5,271)	(1,585)
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Revenues	6,967	10,314			20,829	30,932
Cost of revenues	(7,267)	(11,482)			(21,811)	(34,614)
Total operating expenses	(691)	(472)			(1,539)	(1,184)
Net income/(loss) for the period	$ (998)	$ (1,655)			$ (2,551)	$ (5,062)

Note 3 - Liquidity and Capita_2

Note 3 - Liquidity and Capital Resources (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Operating Income (Loss), Total	$ (1,831)	$ (1,574)	$ (6,095)	$ (11,668)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Total			(4,409)	$ (6,600)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Total	2,154		2,154		$ 7,173
Working Capital	$ 7,820		$ 7,820

Note 4 - Summary of Significa_3

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Contract with Customer, Performance Obligation Satisfied in Previous Period	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Research and Development Expense, Total	57	$ 88	181	$ 251
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	1,838		1,838		$ 2,019
Operating Lease, Liability, Total	1,946		1,946
Other Current Assets [Member]
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset	1,840		1,840
Operating Lease, Liability, Total	$ 1,950		$ 1,950

Note 4 - Summary of Significa_4

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Exchange Rates Used to Translate Amounts In RMB Into US$ (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Balance sheet items, except for equity accounts	7.0998		7.0998		6.3757
Items in the statements of operations and comprehensive loss	6.8287	6.4707	6.6068	6.4714

Note 4 - Summary of Significa_5

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Summary of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Warrant liabilities (Note 16)	$ 1,280	$ 2,039
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Warrant liabilities (Note 16)	$ 1,280
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Warrant liabilities (Note 16)		$ 2,039

Note 4 - Summary of Significa_6

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Revenues	$ 7,216	$ 11,900	$ 21,813	$ 34,847
Search Engine Marketing and Data Service [Member]
Revenues	6,236	9,648	18,605	28,613
Online Advertising Placement [Member]
Revenues	980	2,125	3,208	5,720
Offline Advertising and Marketing Services [Member]
Revenues	$ 0	$ 127	$ 0	$ 514

Note 4 - Summary of Significa_7

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Contract liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Balance	$ 1,245
Exchange translation adjustment	(127)
Revenue recognized from beginning contract liability balances	(1,039)
Advances received from customers related to unsatisfied performance obligations	872
Balance	$ 951

Note 4 - Summary of Significa_8

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Maturity of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Three months ending December 31, 2022		$ 119
-2023		448
-2024		307
-2025		322
-2026		338
-2027		355
-thereafter		436
Total undiscounted lease payments		2,325
Less: imputed interest		(379)
Total operating lease liabilities as of September 30, 2022		1,946
Operating lease liabilities-current	[1]	389	$ 202
Operating lease liabilities-Non current	[1]	$ 1,557	$ 1,907
[1]Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company’s general assets (Note 2).

Note 4 - Summary of Significa_9

Note 4 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Operating Lease Expenses and Supplemental Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Long-term operating lease contracts	$ 136	$ 88	$ 329	$ 212
Short-term operating lease contracts	10	15	39	45
Total	$ 146	$ 103	368	$ 257
Operating cash flows used for operating leases (US$’000)			300
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities (US$’000)			$ 266
Weighted-average remaining lease term (Year)	5 years 10 months 13 days		5 years 10 months 13 days
Weighted-average discount rate	6%		6%

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable,_3

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current		$ 2,337		$ 2,236
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)		947	$ 0
Internet Advertising And TV Advertising Contractual Deposit [Member]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current		2,340		$ 2,240
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)		$ 330	$ 0
Internet Advertising and TV Advertising [Member]
Number of Months Past Due (Month)		6 months
Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)	$ 0

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable,_4

Note 5 - Accounts Receivable, Net - Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accounts receivable	$ 5,336	$ 5,675
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,337)	(2,236)
Accounts receivable, net	$ 2,999	$ 3,439

Note 6 - Prepayments and Depo_3

Note 6 - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers (Details Textual) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Deposit Assets, Total	$ 1

Note 6 - Prepayments and Depo_4

Note 6 - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers - Prepayments and Deposit to Suppliers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	$ 7,593	$ 7,559
Deposits to TV Ad and Internet Ad Resources Providers [Member]
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	1,066	934
Prepayment to TV Ad and Internet Ad Resources Providers [Member]
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	5,019	5,185
Deposits and Prepayments for Other Investing Contracts [Member]
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	1,000	1,000
Other Deposits and Prepayments [Member]
Prepayment and deposit to suppliers	$ 508	$ 440

Note 7 - Due From Related Par_3

Note 7 - Due From Related Parties - Due From Related Parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Due from related parties	$ 15	$ 90
Zhong Wang Xi Yue Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd [Member]
Due from related parties, gross	1	62
Guangzhou Gong Xiang Technology Co. [Member]
Due from related parties, gross	$ 14	$ 28

Note 8 - Other Current Assets_2

Note 8 - Other Current Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands			4 Months Ended	5 Months Ended
	Apr. 25, 2022	Mar. 31, 2022	Apr. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	May 01, 2022	Apr. 21, 2022	Jan. 05, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2021
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current				$ 2,197					$ 1,646
Loan to Unrelated Party [Member]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current								$ 2,500
Loans Receivable, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage								7.50%
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable	$ 1,020
Proceeds from Interest Received			$ 60
Revised Loan to Original Unrelated Party [Member]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current						$ 1,480
Loans Receivable, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage						5%
Proceeds from Interest Received				$ 30
Second Loan to Unrelated Party [Member]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current							$ 100
Loans Receivable, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage							5%
Digital Sun [Member]
Financing Receivable, before Allowance for Credit Loss, Current										$ 1,650
Proceeds from Collection of Notes Receivable		$ 1,030
Financing Receivable, Troubled Debt Restructuring, Subsequent Default		$ 620
Financing Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Ending Balance					$ 620

Note 8 - Other Current Assets -

Note 8 - Other Current Assets - Summary of Other Current Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Short-term loans to unrelated parties	$ 2,197	$ 1,646
Short-term loans interest receivables	33	0
Staff advances for business operations	10	11
Total other current assets	2,240	1,657
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(617)	0
Other current assets, net	$ 1,623	$ 1,657

Note 9 - Long-term Investment_2

Note 9 - Long-term Investments (Details Textual)	Sep. 30, 2022
New Business Holdings Limited [Member]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Percent	15.38%
Guang Dong WeFriend Co., Ltd [Member]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Percent	10%
Global Best Products [Member]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Percent	9.09%
Guangzhou Gong Xiang Technology Co. [Member]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Percent	15%
Xiao Peng Education [Member]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Percent	17%
Business Opportunity Chain [Member]
Equity Securities without Readily Determinable Fair Value, Percent	19%

Note 9 - Long-term Investment_3

Note 9 - Long-term Investments - Summary of Long-term Investments (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($)
Balance	$ 2,280
Cash investments during the year	0
Disposed during the year	0
Balance	$ 2,149

Note 10 - Property and Equipm_3

Note 10 - Property and Equipment, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Depreciation, Total	$ 30	$ 5	$ 80	$ 9

Note 10 - Property and Equipm_4

Note 10 - Property and Equipment, Net - Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Property and equipment, gross	$ 2,432	$ 2,708
Less: accumulated depreciation	(2,165)	(2,333)
Property and equipment, net	267	375
Vehicles [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	838	933
Office Equipment [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	848	944
Electronic Devices [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	565	629
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 181	$ 202

Note 11 - Intangible Assets, _3

Note 11 - Intangible Assets, Net (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Amortization of Intangible Assets	$ 530	$ 160	$ 1,590	$ 440
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year)			3 years 3 months 7 days
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Remainder of Fiscal Year	530		$ 530
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year One	2,110		2,110
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Three	630		630
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Four	180		180
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Expected Amortization, Year Five	$ 120		$ 120

Note 11 - Intangible Assets, _4

Note 11 - Intangible Assets, Net - Intangible Assets, Net (Details) - USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Finite-lived intangible assets	$ 9,646,000	$ 9,856,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	3,350,000	1,887,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment	400,000	446,000
Intangible assets, net	5,896,000	7,523,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(3,350,000)	(1,887,000)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment	(400,000)	(446,000)
Cloud-Computing Based Software Platforms [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	1,307,000	1,456,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(907,000)	(1,010,000)
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment	(400,000)	(446,000)
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	907,000	1,010,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Impairment	400,000	446,000
Licensing Agreements [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	1,200	1,205,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(341)	(255,000)
Intangible assets, net	859	950,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	341	255,000
Internet Ad Tracking System [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	1,153,000	1,158,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(347,000)	(174,000)
Intangible assets, net	806,000	984,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	347,000	174,000
Livestreaming Technology [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	1,500,000	1,500,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(550,000)	(325,000)
Intangible assets, net	950,000	1,175,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	550,000	325,000
Blockchain Integrated Framework Platform [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	4,038,000	4,038,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(1,010,000)	0
Intangible assets, net	3,028,000	4,038,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	1,010,000	0
Bo!News Application [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	338,000	376,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(85,000)	0
Intangible assets, net	253,000	376,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	85,000	0
Other Computer Software [Member]
Finite-lived intangible assets	110,000	123,000
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	(110,000)	(123,000)
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Finite-lived intangible assets, Accumulated amortization	$ 110,000	$ 123,000

Note 11 - Intangible Assets, _5

Note 11 - Intangible Assets, Net - Intangible Assets, Net (Details) (Parentheticals)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022
Useful life (Year)	3 years 3 months 7 days

Note 13 - Accrued Payroll and_3

Note 13 - Accrued Payroll and Other Accruals - Accrued Payroll and Other Accruals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Accrued payroll and other accruals	[1]	$ 170	$ 389
Accrued Payroll and Staff Welfare [Member]
Accrued payroll and other accruals		115	142
Accrued Operating Expenses [Member]
Accrued payroll and other accruals		$ 55	$ 247
[1]Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company’s general assets (Note 2).

Note 14 - Taxation (Details Tex

Note 14 - Taxation (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 32,400		$ 32,400		$ 31,000
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Taxable Income Deduction Limitations					80%
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance	12,906		12,906		$ 12,271
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount	360	$ 190	1,180	$ 2,150
PRC Subsidiary And VIE's [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 20,900		$ 20,900		$ 18,300

Note 14 - Taxation - Taxes Paya

Note 14 - Taxation - Taxes Payable (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Turnover tax and surcharge payable		$ 1,273	$ 1,414
Enterprise income tax payable		1,926	2,120
Total taxes payable	[1]	$ 3,199	$ 3,534
[1]Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating these VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company’s general assets (Note 2).

Note 14 - Taxation - Income Tax

Note 14 - Taxation - Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Current	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Deferred	(2)	131	2	171
Income tax benefit/(expenses)	$ (2)	$ 131	$ 2	$ 171

Note 14 - Taxation - Deferred T

Note 14 - Taxation - Deferred Tax Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Tax effect of net operating losses carried forward	$ 12,618	$ 12,130
Operating lease cost	28	23
Bad debts provision	658	559
Valuation allowance	(12,906)	(12,271)
Deferred tax assets, net	$ 398	$ 441

Note 16 - Warrant Liabilities -

Note 16 - Warrant Liabilities - Fair Value of Warrants (Details) $ in Thousands		Sep. 30, 2022 USD ($) yr	Jun. 30, 2022 USD ($) yr	Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) yr	Sep. 30, 2021 USD ($) yr		Jul. 02, 2021 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2021 USD ($) yr		Feb. 18, 2021 USD ($)		Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) yr
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date		$ 1,280	$ 257	$ 2,039	$ 3,686		$ 58	$ 6,597		$ 11,921		$ 1,505
Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date		782	167	964	1,824			3,257	[1]	10,476
Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date		106	22	132	237	[1]		431	[1]	$ 1,445	[1]
Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date		328	57	795	1,383			2,420				1,279
Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date		$ 64	$ 11	$ 148	242			423				224
Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date	[2]						58
Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date					$ 0		$ 58	$ 66	[2]			$ 2	[2]
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		0.92	0.34	1	1.26			2	[1]	4.48
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		0.92	0.34	1	1.26	[1]		2	[1]	4.48	[1]
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		0.92	0.34	1	1.26			2				1.35
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		0.92	0.34	1	1.26			2				1.35
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants	[2]						1.94
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants	[2]							2				1.35
Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		1.88	2.13	2.63	2.88			3.14	[1]	3.50
Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		1.88	2.13	2.63	2.88	[1]		3.14	[1]	3.50	[1]
Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		1.20	1.45	1.95	2.20			2.45				2.95
Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		1.20	1.45	1.95	2.20			2.45				2.95
Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants	[2]						0.04
Measurement Input, Expected Term [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants	[2]							0.05				0.05
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		0.0416	0.0297	0.0087	0.0050			0.0048	[1]	0.0026
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		0.0416	0.0297	0.0087	0.0050	[1]		0.0048	[1]	0.0026	[1]
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		0.0390	0.0279	0.0072	0.0034			0.0034				0.0017
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		0.0390	0.0279	0.0072	0.0034			0.0034				0.0017
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants	[2]						0.0005
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants	[2]							0.0004				0.0008
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		1.27	1.24	1.15	1.15			1.14	[1]	1.68
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		1.27	1.24	1.15	1.15	[1]		1.14	[1]	1.68	[1]
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		1.03	1.07	1.28	1.22			1.20				1.02
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		1.03	1.07	1.28	1.22			1.20				1.02
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants	[2]						0.75
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants	[2]							0.74				0.59
Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		3.59	3.59	3.59	3.59			3.59	[1]	3.59
Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		4.4875	4.4875	4.4875	4.4875	[1]		4.4875	[1]	4.4875	[1]
Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		2.03	2.03	2.03	2.03			2.03				2.03
Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		2.03	2.03	2.03	2.03			2.03				2.03
Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants	[2]						1.4927
Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants	[2]							1.4927				1.4927
Measurement Input, Quoted Price [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		0.297	0.064	0.37	0.70			1.25	[1]	4.02
Measurement Input, Quoted Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		0.287	0.061	0.36	0.65	[1]		1.18	[1]	3.96	[1]
Measurement Input, Quoted Price [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		0.195	0.033	0.46	0.80			1.40				0.74
Measurement Input, Quoted Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants		0.211	0.036	0.49	0.80			1.40				0.74
Measurement Input, Quoted Price [Member] | Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants	[2]						0.45
Measurement Input, Quoted Price [Member] | Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Fair value of the warrants	[2]							0.51				0.02
[1]Closing date of the 2021 Financing.[2]The investor warrants issued in the 2018 Financing expired in July 2020. The placement agent warrants issued in the 2018 Financing were cashless exercised in July 2021.

Note 16 - Warrant Liabilities_2

Note 16 - Warrant Liabilities - Warrant Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021		Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021		Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Jul. 02, 2021	Jun. 30, 2021		Feb. 18, 2021		Dec. 31, 2020
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date	$ 1,280	$ 3,686		$ 1,280	$ 3,686		$ 257	$ 2,039	$ 58	$ 6,597		$ 11,921		$ 1,505
Change in fair value of warrants	1,023	(2,853)		(759)	(9,682)
Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date	782	1,824		782	1,824		167	964		3,257	[1]	10,476
Change in fair value of warrants	615	(1,433)		(182)	(8,652)
Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2021 Financing [Member]
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date	106	237	[1]	106	237	[1]	22	132		431	[1]	$ 1,445	[1]
Change in fair value of warrants	84	(194)		(26)	(1,208)
Investor Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date	328	1,383		328	1,383		57	795		2,420				1,279
Change in fair value of warrants	271	(1,037)		(467)	104
Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2020 Financing [Member]
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date	64	242		64	242		$ 11	$ 148		423				224
Change in fair value of warrants	$ 53	(181)		$ (84)	18
Placement Agent Warrants Issued in Connection with 2018 Financing [Member]
Warrant liabilities as of the closing date		0			0				$ 58	$ 66	[2]			$ 2	[2]
Change in fair value of warrants		$ (8)			$ 56
[1]Closing date of the 2021 Financing.[2]The investor warrants issued in the 2018 Financing expired in July 2020. The placement agent warrants issued in the 2018 Financing were cashless exercised in July 2021.

Note 16 - Warrant Liabilities_3

Note 16 - Warrant Liabilities - Warrant Activity (Details) - $ / shares	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Balance (in shares)	5,001,705
Balance, weighted average remaining contractual life (Year)	1 year 7 months 9 days	2 years 4 months 9 days
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.02
Exercisable (in shares)	5,001,705
Balance, January 1, 2022 (Year)	1 year 7 months 9 days	2 years 4 months 9 days
Exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.02
Granted/Vested (in shares)	0
Balance (in shares)	5,001,705	5,001,705
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.02	$ 3.02
Exercisable (in shares)	5,001,705	5,001,705
Exercisable, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.02	$ 3.02

Note 17 - Restricted Net Asse_2

Note 17 - Restricted Net Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Amount of Restricted Net Assets for Consolidated and Unconsolidated Subsidiaries	$ 15.2		$ 13.2
Withholding Tax Rate Pursuant To EIT Law		10%
WFOE [Member]
Minimum Percentage Of Annual After-tax Profit For General Reserve	10%
Minimum Required Reserve As Percent Of Registered Capital	50%
Domestic Enterprise [Member]
Minimum Percentage Of Annual After-tax Profit For General Reserve	10%

Note 18 - Employee Defined Co_2

Note 18 - Employee Defined Contribution Plan (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost	$ 50	$ 70	$ 170

Note 19 - Concentration of Ri_3

Note 19 - Concentration of Risk (Details Textual)	Sep. 30, 2022
CHINA
Percent of Cash and Cash Equivalents Held by Major Financial Institutions	20%
UNITED STATES
Percent of Cash and Cash Equivalents Held by Major Financial Institutions	80%

Note 19 - Concentration of Ri_4

Note 19 - Concentration of Risk - Company's Concentration of Customers and Suppliers (Details)		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
		Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Cost Of Sales Total [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member] | Supplier A [Member]
Concentration risk		63%		53%
Cost Of Sales Total [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member] | Supplier B [Member]
Concentration risk		13%	85%	27%	77%
Cost Of Sales Total [Member] | Supplier Concentration Risk [Member] | Supplier C [Member]
Concentration risk		14%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer A [Member]
Concentration risk	[1]	10%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer B [Member]
Concentration risk					11%
Revenue Benchmark [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer C [Member]
Concentration risk			19%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer C [Member]
Concentration risk				35%		33%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer D [Member]
Concentration risk				31%		32%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer E [Member]
Concentration risk				17%		11%	[1]
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer F [Member]
Concentration risk				12%
Accounts Receivable [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Customer G [Member]
Concentration risk	[1]					19%
[1]Less than 10%.

Note 21 - Segment Reporting (De

Note 21 - Segment Reporting (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense	$ 51	$ 88	$ 135	$ 6,945

Note 21 - Segment Reporting - S

Note 21 - Segment Reporting - Summary of Segment Reporting Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022		Sep. 30, 2021		Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022		Sep. 30, 2021		Dec. 31, 2021
Revenues	$ 7,216		$ 11,900				$ 21,813		$ 34,847
Cost of revenues	7,267		11,857				21,811		35,739
Total operating expenses	1,780		1,617				6,097		10,776
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses	552		168						450
Operating Income (Loss), Total	(1,831)		(1,574)				(6,095)		(11,668)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	(1,023)		2,853				759		9,682
Net loss	(2,840)		1,374		$ (2,431)	$ (2,959)	(5,271)		(1,585)
Total assets	25,000						25,000				$ 32,631
Operating loss	(1,831)		(1,574)				(6,095)		(11,668)
Expenditure for long-term assets			85						1,466
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Revenues	0		0						0
Cost of revenues	0		0						0
Total operating expenses	707	[1]	623	[2]			2,663	[3]	8,533	[4]
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses	21		0				65		1
Operating Income (Loss), Total	(707)		(623)				(2,663)		(8,533)
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	(1,023)		2,853				759		9,682
Net loss	(1,707)		2,341				(1,800)		1,371
Total assets	39,802						39,802				44,328
Operating loss	(707)		(623)				(2,663)		(8,533)
Expenditure for long-term assets									246
Intersegment Eliminations [Member]
Operating Income (Loss), Total							0
Net loss							0
Total assets	(32,463)						(32,463)				(30,497)
Operating loss							0
Internet Ad [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues	7,216		11,773				21,813		34,333
Cost of revenues	7,267		11,482				21,811		34,614
Total operating expenses	628		539				1,517		1,129
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses	91		93				270		223
Operating Income (Loss), Total	(679)		(248)				(1,515)		(1,410)
Net loss	(688)		(264)				(1,555)		(1,230)
Total assets	13,279						13,279				12,150
Operating loss	(679)		(248)				(1,515)		(1,410)
Expenditure for long-term assets									1,220
Ecommerce O2O Ad and Marketing Services [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Revenues	0		127				0		514
Cost of revenues	0		375				0		1,125
Total operating expenses	80		455				817		1,113
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses	75		75				225		225
Operating Income (Loss), Total	(80)		(703)				(817)		(1,724)
Net loss	(80)		(703)				(816)		(1,724)
Total assets	1,101						1,101				2,236
Operating loss	(80)		(703)				(817)		(1,724)
Expenditure for long-term assets			0						0
Corporate Segment [Member]
Revenues							21,813
Cost of revenues							21,811
Total operating expenses							6,097
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses							1,660
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities							759
Blockchain Technology [Member] | Operating Segments [Member]
Total operating expenses	365		0				1,100		1
Depreciation and amortization expense included in total operating expenses	365		0				1,100		1
Operating Income (Loss), Total	(365)		0				(1,100)		(1)
Net loss	(365)		0				(1,100)		(2)
Total assets	3,281						3,281				$ 4,414
Operating loss	$ (365)		0				$ (1,100)		(1)
Expenditure for long-term assets			$ 0						$ 0
[1]Including approximately US$0.05 million share-based compensation expenses.[2]Including approximately US$0.09 million share-based compensation expenses.[3]Including approximately US$0.14 million share-based compensation expenses.[4]Including approximately US$6.95 million share-based compensation expenses.

Note 22 - (Loss) Earnings Per_3

Note 22 - (Loss) Earnings Per Share - Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Net (loss)/income attributable to ZW Data Action Technologies Inc. (numerator for basic and diluted loss per share)	$ (2,840)	$ 1,375	$ (5,271)	$ (1,586)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding -Basic and diluted (in shares)	35,827,677	35,332,220	35,572,200	32,279,304
(Loss)/earnings per share-Basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.08)	$ 0.04	$ (0.15)	$ (0.05)

Note 23 - Share-based Compens_3

Note 23 - Share-based Compensation Expenses (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense		$ 51	$ 88		$ 135	$ 6,945
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount, Total		110			110
Forecast [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense							$ 60	$ 50
Independent Director [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member] | The 2020 Omnibus Securities and Incentive Plan, Second Issuance [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)	95
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense		20			50
Management Consulting and Advisory Service Providers [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)				400
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense		$ 40			50
Shares Issued, Price Per Share (in dollars per share)				$ 0.35
Issuance of Stock and Warrants for Services or Claims				$ 140
Consulting and Advisory Service Providers [Member] | Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense					$ 40

Note 23 - Share-based Compens_4

Note 23 - Share-based Compensation Expenses - Share-based Compensation Expenses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2021
Share-based Compensation expenses	$ 51	$ 88	$ 135	$ 6,945
Selling and Marketing Expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation expenses	0	0		0
General and Administrative Expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation expenses	51	88	$ 135	6,945
Research and Development Expense [Member]
Share-based Compensation expenses	$ 0	$ 0		$ 0