The film industry in China: Marvel as a successful model
On April 24th, 2019, Disney’s mega-blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame” was released in Chinese theaters two days before it did in the United States. The movie is the 22nd of the Marvel Universe franchise and the fourth of the Avengers blockbusters. In the Chinese movie market alone, the film became a box-office champion within two days. To […]
The linguistics of naming a brand in Chinese
Foreign brand names in China Translating Western Brands in China With the unprecedented economic growth that has characterised China in the last decades, more and more foreign companies, especially luxury brands, see an opportunity to enter the Chinese market. The trending expansion towards the East has become a sort of new frontier for high-end manufacturers […]
Case study of the laptop market in China | Daxue Consulting
Laptops in China The laptop market in China has regained its large sales volume due to the huge increase of gaming laptops, with their Intel ninth-generation processor, NAVIDA high-speed chips, architectural graphics and ultra-thin body structure. In the past, consumer demand for PCs was threatened by the proliferation of tablets and smartphones, which can satisfy […]
Costco’s crazy Shanghai debut: what is the potential for Costco in China? | Daxue Consulting
Last Tuesday, Costco opened its door for the first time in Shanghai. Long queues and frenzied shopping are not uncommon in China, German discounter giant Aldi also experienced it just a couple of months ago, as it opened its first two offline stores in Shanghai. However, early shut-down of Costco on the opening day is […]
A brief history of the Chinese financial system: how did Chinese companies conquer the international stock markets? | Daxue Consulting
The Chinese financial system The growing prominence of the Chinese economy at the international level has gradually gained the attention of international media. In particular, the opening up of the Chinese stock market has attracted the interest of international investors that saw China as an untapped investment opportunity. However, for many of these international investors, […]
The shampoo market in China: trends and opportunities for new entrants | Daxue Consulting
The prospects of the shampoo market in China are booming Shampoo, as a daily consumer product, has one of the highest penetration rates of personal care products in China. Most Chinese people wash their hair every 2-3 days and buy a shampoo and hair-care products every few months. The size of the shampoo market in […]
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 […]
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 […]