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 […]
The Silver Economy in China: Consumption trends of China’s aging population
What is the state of China’s silver economy? Often referred to as the seniors’ Market, the Silver Economy in China covers all products and services intended for people aged 60 and older. As stated in its name, the Silver Economy is not only a ”market” but also functions as an “economy”. Senior citizens in China […]
AI in the Food and Beverage industry in China: the future of dining starts today | Daxue Consulting
Advances in technology and artificial intelligence have made many things possible in China, especially on-demand food ordering. The use of AI in the food and beverage industry in China allows players to save time in the production phase in order to focus on more creative solutions and research. Now robots can be found in restaurants […]
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 […]
Artificial intelligence in China’s video games: opportunities for international businesses? | Daxue Consulting
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence has proven to be the driving force behind the next phase of the evolution of video games. China recently officially recognized gaming as a profession, has not hidden its intentions to become one of the leaders of this industry. So, how do big names use artificial intelligence in China’s […]
China’s customized tourism market in 2019 | Daxue Consulting
“Customized travel in the Chinese tourism market is unique in that it is characterized by its popularity, youthfulness, and high growth rates.” – COTRI director Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg Arltstated Growing demand for private tours for Chinese tourists Customized tours are trips with personalized itineraries. This provides tourists with flexibility catering to specific interests and […]
A vision-driven start-up for the Chinese elderly healthcare market: China Paradigm transcript #38 with Charles Bark from HiNounou
This transcript is based on our interview with Charles Bark, a serial entrepreneur and a key figure in the emerging Chinese elderly healthcare market. He is the founder of HiNounou. HiNounou is one of the most interesting players in the market for elderly healthcare in China. HiNounou targets those people who want to be fit and […]
ALDI opened its first two stores in Shanghai: highlight of China’s grocery retail market | Daxue Consulting
On 7 June, German discount retailer ALDI opened its first two pilot grocery stores in China. The Shanghai debut has caused huge responses among consumers, both online and offline. In order to have a sight of the first brick-and-mortar ALDI store in China, hundreds of Chinese people were waiting outside of the stores before the […]
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 […]
China Paradigm 50: How to start an international co-living apartment renting business in China
Shiny Cheng, CEO & Founder of Shinijia speaks with Matthieu David about the current situation of co-living apartments renting industry. In this episode, Shiny talks about the business model of the Shinijia business, an apartment renting business in China, the challenges it faces and also the future of the business 1:45 What’s the size of […]
China negative list: Is your company qualified to run a business in China? | Daxue Consulting
MOFCOM negative list and NDRC negative list: What do all these abbreviations mean? The negative list of Ministry of Commerce of the PRC or National development and reform commission negative list is a summary of three kinds of lists that are included in the foreign investment law of China. They are denoted as the MOFCOM […]