Tag Archives: Chinese Consumer

Chinese Online Behavior – Emerging Markets Comparison

Do Chinese netizens spend the majority of their time online chatting on QQ? A recent report by the Boston Consulting Group suggests just that. According to BCG, the top 6 activities for Chinese netizens are: Instant messaging Online music Reading … Continue reading

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VANCL & E-Commerce in China: Latest on ReadWriteWeb

There are currently 420 million Internet users in China, with roughly half of this total comprised of the teenager to young-adult segment. While Chinese are often thought of as big savers, China’s young consumers are more willing than ever to … Continue reading

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The New ‘FronTier’ – How These Domestic Companies Have Achieved Success Beyond China’s First Tier

“What is the best way to approach China’s many markets?” “How do I effectively identify and build relationships with local distributors to gain access to markets outside of China’s central hubs?” These questions resonate from the offices of the vast … Continue reading

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The Past, Present & Future of Consumerism in China – Interview with Karl Gerth (Part I & II)

In order to understand the future trajectory of China’s domestic consumer market, it’s important to gain an understanding of the historical context of consumerism in China. Karl Gerth is a professor at the University of Oxford who teaches modern Chinese … Continue reading

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Interviewed By British Chamber of Commerce on Luxury Consumerism in China

The British Chamber of Commerce recently interviewed me on the topic of luxury consumerism in China for the Spring-Summer issue of their business publication, the ChamberEye. I follow an interview on China’s middle class consumers with Tom Doctoroff, CEO of … Continue reading

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