The AI technology in Chinese factories
In 2016, the Chinese government made a commitment to its Three-Year Guidance for Internet Plus Artificial Intelligence Plan that would focus on funding and the development of AI, which will boost its economy. At a subsequent year, the State Council released a New Generation Artificial Intelligence Development Plan which contained details on China’s strategy to […]
Smart home experience stores in China: Experiential retail gaining popularity | Daxue Consulting
Smart home experience stores in China Smart homes seem to occupy modern Chinese households more than ever. Lots of manufacturers are seizing flow to develop all sorts of new science and smart home products in China for the smart home market. According to Statista, the revenue of smart home in China ranks second in the […]
[Podcast] China Paradigm 47: How to improve your distribution strategy in China
Igor Temirov, the Strategy Development Manager of SPLAT Asia, shares his insights into how he organized the distribution strategy in China of Russian dental care products. In this episode of China Paradigm lead by Matthieu David, we learned how Temirov’s team localized in China, how they balance online and offline sales in China, and how […]
[Podcast] China Paradigm 43: How to make a profitable e-commerce store in China
Michael Simonet is a China eCommerce specialist and entrepreneur. In this episode of China Paradigms conducted by Matthieu David, we learn in-depth about his e-commerce experience with cheese during his time at the company Swissmooh, a dairy company that has experienced success in China, climbing to the top of Tmall’s cheese sales. Michael’s current company, […]
Сross-border e-commerce in China: What do new CBE regulations mean for your exports business? | Daxue Consulting
How will the Chinese cross-border e-commerce market change? New CBE regulations On January 1st, 2019, China implemented new cross-border e-commerce regulations to improve the supervision of CBE retail imports. The two Circulars were issued by the Ministry of Commerce, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, the General Administration of Customs (GAC), […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #25: How to connect an overseas store to 900 million Chinese consumers using mobile payment
In this episode of China Paradigm, Matthieu David-Experton interviews Annie Guo, CEO and founder of Silkpay, a company assisting European stores in setting up the infrastructure to accept mobile payments from WeChat pay and Alipay. In this episode we learn the following: The business model of Silkpay and the strategy behind it Why it is […]
Sanitary pads, tampons: everything you need to know about the feminine hygiene market in China
The market for feminine hygiene in China is difficult to understand. Between the open-mindedness of younger consumers and the old beliefs of older women, preferences differ. In 2017, China’s female population was 679 million. This leaves many opportunities for feminine hygiene brands. However, the obstacles are numerous. Daxue Consulting gives an overview of the obstacles […]
Localizing international swimwear for Chinese consumers’ preferences
The demand for swimwear in China has increased considerably in recent years, adding to an already formidable Asian swimsuit market. China is the fastest growing swimwear market in Asia, with an average of 9.6% annual market growth. This flourishing market is driven by the increase in disposable income that accompanies the ongoing Chinese economic boom. […]
New retail in China: Redesigning the consumer journey
Retail is now at a crossroad. Driven by digitalization, the development of the omnichannel and new customer requirements, trade, and retail have undergone profound changes in recent years. In China, Alibaba has taken the leadership of this revolution by unveiling its new retail project in a 2017 letter to shareholders: New Retail. In this article, […]
Fashion and Fitness: Licensed sports merchandise market in China 2019 | Daxue Consulting
Licensed sports merchandise market in China in 2019. With a growing interest in sports, health, and fitness, and a keen eye for fashion, Chinese society has demonstrated a high demand for sports merchandise in the recent Chinese market. Licensed sports apparel, footwear, and other sporting goods have been on the rise since the Reform and […]
What international brands must know about the domestically dominated healthy snacks market in China | Daxue Consulting
Healthy snacks market in China. How to eat healthy without sacrificing taste is more or less a worldwide concern. This is certainly the case with Chinese consumers. Chinese consumers are on the search for healthy snacks to fill their stomachs. In China, traditional Chinese recipes provide a solution to this conundrum. Many healthy snacks are derived […]
The expanding Chinese lighters market provides diverse opportunities for international entrants | Daxue Consulting
China is now the largest producer and exporter in the world， with an enormous population of smokers, and thus a huge domestic demand for lighters. In addition, some luxurious and innovative types of lighters are now considered as new gift options and hence broaden the demanding spectrum of lighters in the domestic market. The continuously […]