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 […]
Government regulation of the cosmetics industry in China| Daxue Consulting

Cosmetic products include: Skincare products Shampoos and hair-care products Make-up products Products for children Sunscreen Anti-aging products Sports cosmetics Cosmeceuticals (products that combine cosmetic and pharmaceutical features, such as spot lightening cream, acne treatment lotion, and acne ointment.) The cosmetics industry in China in 2019 China has recently overtaken Japan to become the largest cosmetics […]
Latest housing report 2019: Female homeowner ratio on the rise in China | Daxue Consulting

China’s real estate market 2019 The number of Chinese women purchasing properties is rapidly growing, according to a report released by the real estate information platform BEIKE (贝壳找房 Beike zhaofang) in March 2019. This report analyzed over 60,000 second-hand housing transactions in 2018 from 12 major cities in China – including Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and […]
Moving towards sustainable agricultural commodities in China: PRC can lead the way for emerging markets | Daxue Consulting

China, as a major emerging market The role of the agricultural sector in ensuring the sustainability of the Earth’s natural resources has become an increasingly pertinent topic in light of recent demands for the improvement of sustainable practices and environmental awareness across global markets. Emerging markets, in particular, play a crucial role in the global […]
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 […]
Prospects behind the Great Wall: Who are Chinese business and trade partners? | Daxue Consulting

We believe that these infographics vividly and clearly reveal the potential of the Chinese market, the purchasing power of the Chinese, as well as insistent market trends; whereas this article is a guide in existing key business relationships between China and other countries. Are you ready to know what country has become a true business […]
Biotechnology and the Genetics Industry — pushing forward Chinese technology for good or evil? | Daxue Consuling

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/62-starting-brand-agency-in-china-attracting-f-b-sme/id1450916630?i=1000444644059 Biotechnology and the genetics industry in China. Last year, a Chinese researcher, Jiankui He, was reported to presumptuously conducted a genetic modification experiment on two children of HIV infected parents. This experiment (CRISPR Cas-9 targeting/editing of HIV-related genes) received a wide range of attention not only from scientists but also the general public. Even […]
Beverage market research: Mineral water industry in China

Chinese people used to get groundwater from the pump, but nowadays, most people drink boiled tap water. Sometimes consumers also buy mineral water, distilled water or purified water. With the growing demand for bottled water, so many water producers are active in the water industry with specific market strategies and distribution channels. Thus, water becomes […]