Is the football market in China reaching Xi’s aspirations?
In 2011, then Chinese vice president and lifelong football fan, Xi Jinping announced his 3 world cups dream. That being for China to host, qualify for, and eventually win a World Cup. Fast forward a few years, Xi is now the president of the country and Chinese authorities have set their sights on becoming a global football […]
China Paradigm transcript #96: The reality of brand building in China’s golf industry
Find here the China paradigm episode 96. In this interview, with Guillaume Sergent, founder and CEO at Ailion Golf, you will discover the paradox of China’s golf industry and what it takes to develop a French golf brand in China. Full transcript below: Hello everyone. This is China Paradigm, where we, Daxue Consulting interview season […]
Energy Drinks Market in China: The beverage market’s fastest growing segment
Bottled drinking water, ready-to-drink tea and soft drinks always dominated the beverage market in China. In 2019, they accounted for 34.5%, 21.1% and 14.9% of China’s beverage sales. After years of development, fruit juice and energy drinks markets have also become an important part of the beverage industry. In 2019, the top four companies in […]
Changes in Chinese consumer demand during the Coronavirus
What does China need more of? We observed Chinese consumption during the Coronavirus and witnessed a radical shift from brick and mortar physical services towards online services in China. Given the number of people self-quarantined in their homes, those that frequented physical stores, gyms, and workplaces, are now trying out virtual offerings. Newcomers such as […]
Chinese reactions to Kobe Bryant’s death show influence has no boundaries
When news of the NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s death broke on Sunday, January 27th, 2020, his death was mourned around the world, especially in China. Chinese reactions to Kobe Bryant’s death shows how he was beloved to the nation. The hashtag about Kobe Bryant’s death (#科比去世#) on Sina Weibo had accumulated about 6.5 billion views […]
Sports Advertising in China: Reaching China’s sports enthusiasts
Overview of the sports market in China The sports market in China is expected to reach 5 trillion RMB by 2025 through the Chinese government lifting the sports industry as a part of a national strategy. In 2018, the size of the sports industry reached 2.4 trillion RMB. Between 2018 and 2025, the government plans […]
China quiz: Cultural and social ties between the US and China
Discover our new China quiz on American culture in China! Learn how strong American brands and licences can be on the Chinese market.
Chinese online sports media platforms: How does Tencent engage sports fans in China? | Daxue Consulting
Chinese online sports media platforms The Chinese online sports market In 2014, the State Council of China issued the No. 46 document Comments Relevant to Accelerate the Development and Consumption of Sports Industry. The Chinese government stated that sports industry would be lifted as a part of a national strategy; and by 2025, the total […]
Hosa Fitness closed its doors. What is causing the downfall of China’s traditional fitness centers?
In June 2019, the fitness chain Hosa Fitness (浩沙健身) closed overnight, causing a heated discussion. Hosa Fitness started in 1999, and it had 86 stores in 2009. How could such a big fitness brand go out of business? What are the problems of fitness centers in China? Will all of China’s traditional fitness centers face […]
Martial arts in China: an old market driven by new opportunities | Daxue Consulting
Martial arts in China have been practiced for thousands of years. Today, with Consumers’ newfound leisure spending, their practice is at the highest in its history. Given China’s rapid evolution in all sectors, we investigated the many new dynamics reshaping this rather traditional market. A booming market – factors for the success of martial arts in […]
Chinese-Swedish entrepreneur in the market for fitness apps in China develops a unique product/service to target local’s paid fitness market: China Paradigm transcript #21 with Tom Xiong from Move Shanghai
This transcript is based on our interview with Tom Xiong, a serial entrepreneur and a key figure in the market for fitness apps in China. He is the founder of Move Shanghai. Move Shanghai is one of the most interesting players in the market for fitness apps in China (explore how and why China’s fitness industry is […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #21: How to make profit in the fitness industry without establishing a gym
China Paradigm interviews Tom Xiong, founder of Move Shanghai. Move Shanghai is a platform that partners with gyms, fitness classes, and even luxury hotel swimming pools to bring the experience of fitness to Shanghai. In this podcast we learn about the business model and how Move Shanghai makes profit and collaborates with venues, why this […]