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 history with an emphasis on consumer culture. He brings a truly unique perspective combining both [...]
Luxury Consumer Culture in China: Inside Observer Interview (Part II)
Vinay Dixit is the Senior Director of Asia Consumer Centers in McKinsey & Company and leads theInsights China by McKinsey service line. He joined McKinsey’s Shanghai office in February 2008 and has led several significant studies on Chinese consumers. His most recent publications include, “The coming of age: China’s new class of wealthy consumers” and “One Country, Many [...]
Luxury Consumer Culture in China: Inside Observer Interview with McKinsey & Company’s Vinay Dixit
Vinay Dixit is the Senior Director of Asia Consumer Centers in McKinsey & Company and leads the Insights China by McKinsey service line. He joined McKinsey’s Shanghai office in February 2008 and has led several significant studies on Chinese consumers. His most recent publications include, “The coming of age: China’s new class of [...]
When Will Mobile Internet In China Be Widespread? (PART II)
An inside observer’s thoughts on China’s mobile development
After I wrote Tuesday’s post that compared the state of China’s and Japan’s mobile markets, I wanted to find an inside observer who could provide readers of The China Observer with a deeper look into these two mobile markets.
I asked Benjamin Joffe, CEO of +8*| Plus Eight Star, [...]
