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Below is a collection of every blog post, infographic, Weekly Skinny, and case study. This collective work just scratches the surface of what we have seen in China and can serve as your guide to this unique consumer market. For even more works on China, you can access our Weekly News here.
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Trending in China: Coffee in green peppers?
China’s wacky coffee brews such as beef ball or preserved egg coffee no longer seem enough, with coffee shops taking things one step further…
Trending in China: 3 lifestyle choices showing how youth are embracing sustainability
#SustainableLife has amassed 120 million views on China’s RED with 600,000 posts - here are 3 trends driving it
The top-30 trade shows in China in 2024 focused on consumer products
Plan ahead for 2024 by picking the top China trade shows including date, attendees, exhibitors, location and more.
Trending in China: Haidilao's 'Subject Three' dance strikes a chord
What has made Haidilao’s video receive over a billion views
China’s market outlook in the medium-term versus India
Reaching consumers in unfamiliar markets is more straightforward through ecommerce than navigating complex and fragmented brick & mortar landscapes. This year over 120 billion parcels were delivered in China, versus less than 90 million in India
China’s infant and child nutrition market confirms the appeal of foreign brands for new parents
Despite China’s falling birth rates, almost 10 million babies were born in China last year, with many parents favouring foreign health supplements over domestic
What Chinese marketers can learn from a 40-year old soy sauce brand
Kraft Heinz’s flagship sauce in China, Master Weijixian, is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a campaign which ticks a lot of boxes in capturing current trends in China
Infographic: 2023 Singles’ Day Results
It's clear that this year has been marked by a strategic emphasis on affordability, value, and shopping experiences. Various platforms, including Alibaba Group, prioritised offering "low prices" and “high value”, setting a distinctive tone for the "Double 11" shopping festival.
How politically correct should marketing be in China?
Richemont’s billionaire chairman recently noted that Chinese are “not obsessed with political correctness” - there are plenty examples of this, but how should foreign brands address it?
H&M’s China Design Hub could help them inside and outside of China
H&M has come back from being ‘cancelled’ in China, to investing in its China Design Hub to be closer to consumers. This is a wise move, not just to understand the local market, but also its competitors who are taking share globally
CIIE Lessons: Long-term Booth Strategies for Trade Organizations and Brands
Uncover what it takes to make a successful booth in CIIE and beyond.
Should I launch my new product in Shanghai?
There is talk about most consumption growth in China coming from its smaller cities, but premium foreign brands shouldn't discount wealthier and more sophisticated cities like Shanghai, where 100-150 cups of coffee are consumed a year, versus 12 across China, for example
China’s Health-Conscious Turn to Yoghurt Drinks
China’s milk tea industry is encountering a little competition. Today, we explore the drivers of these Chinese-style yogurt drinks in the middle kingdom.
The Future of Livestreaming in China
Livestreaming has been in the spotlight for this year’s Singles’ Day and continues to grow, but it is also evolving, with signs that further regulation could be on the cards
How does consumption in China look in the medium term?
Current Chinese consumer behaviour currently varies by category, but the medium-term outlook is very positive for a number of reasons
The opportunities for consumer brands in China on the back of growing car ownership
There are 430 million automobiles in China, almost all belonging to affluent consumers that can be reached through smart marketing strategies
Why you should be incorporating pets into your China strategy
Pet strategies in China are now taking hold at a more grassroots level, and spanning categories from health to retail
Chinese consumers’ preference for foreign brands improving
Chinese travelling and studying overseas again, coupled with foreign brands’ decision makers returning to China is helping sentiment for foreign brands in China