BP and Didi partnership to make an EV charging network in China | Daxue Consulting
The goal of the BP and Didi partnership is to build electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in China, the world’s largest market for electric vehicles. The new joint venture plans to develop a network of EV charging hubs across the country. DiDi is the world’s leading multi-modal transportation platform, offering users a full range of app-based […]
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 […]
China Paradigm 74: Building Baopals on top of Alibaba’s ecosystem
In this episode of China Paradigm, Jay Thornills and Charles Erickson, Co-Founder & Head of Product Development at Baopals, speaks with Matthieu David about how to provide a platform to give foreigners in China an easy and enjoyable way to shop on Taobao and Tmall. In this China business vlog, Jay and Charles talk about […]
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, […]