Top 10 corporate charitable acts in China
There is no doubt that demand for charitable acts in China is huge. Officials from the Ministry of Civil Affairs stated that there are 70 million people in poverty in the rural areas of China, as well as 160 million “empty-nest” elderly and left-behind children who need help. Additionally, China frequently faces devastating natural disasters such as […]
The 9 most globally influential Chinese companies from Time’s 100 Most Influential Companies 2021 list
On April 28th 2021, Time Magazine selected 100 most influential companies, nine Chinese companies made the list. These are the nine most influential Chinese companies from Time’s list: Tencent, Alibaba, Huawei, Didi Chuxing, BYD, Yum China, DJI (Da-Jiang Innovations), TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) and TikTok. BYD – promoting “green” vehicles Source: BYD Electric cars in […]
How to sell on AliExpress: Chinese brands can reach western consumers through this e-commerce platform
This guide on how to sell on AliExpress is a part of our 7 Continents initiative to help Chinese companies with their global market strategies. Learn more about our global market research and strategy consulting services here. AliExpress or Aliexpress.com is an online retail service based in China, owned by Alibaba Group founded by Jack […]
Cloud computing in China
What is Cloud computing? Cloud computing is the storage and processing of data on remote data centers. Cloud storage reduces the burden on computers which makes possible more work flexibility. A large tech savvy population and need for data security drive the development of cloud computing in China. China has the largest online population in […]
SARS crisis management: 3 inspiring cases that changed China’s business landscape
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory illness caused by a SARS-associated coronavirus. WHO recognized it as a global threat in mid-March 2003. The first confirmed cases of SARS occurred in Guangdong province in November 2002 and WHO reported that the last human chain of transmission of SARS in that epidemic had been […]
B2C e-commerce in China Overview: E-commerce in China is growing at a rapid pace
The B2C e-commerce market in China is in the growth phase of its economic life cycle. According to an industry report, the industry revenue has grown from $229.9 billion in 2012 to $1.5 trillion in 2019 and is projected to grow at an annual 13.8% over the next five years, to $2.8 trillion in 2024. In 2019, e-commerce made up […]
A guide to B2B marketing in China
The vast and lucrative Chinese market offers a wide range of opportunities for B2B businesses. From 2012 to 2018, the transaction volume of B2B e-commerce in China increased from 6.25 trillionRMB to 22.5 trillion RMB. However, the Chinese market is complicated. The ongoing Eastern-Western cultural differences, together with language barriers, dissimilar business norms, and unique […]
Daxue Talks transcript #26: the dynamics of Chinese New retail explained in 5 minutes
Find here the Daxue Talks episode 26. Max Peiro tells us about how brands should break silos in the customer journey to offer a real and immersive omnichannel experience. This plays a rising role in the Chinese New Retail, where all brands are developing the greatest innovations to win the race. Full transcript below: Max Peiro: […]
SINGLES’ DAY 2019: Record breaking sales and a Glance at the Future of E-commerce in China
What does singles’ day 2019 say about the future of e-commerce in China? The double-eleven shopping festival has gone far beyond just a holiday for single people. It has become this 24-hour snap-up festival with nearly a half billion participants. This year’s double-eleven sales were, once again, record breaking. Now let’s take a glance at […]
Daxue Talks transcript #7: Retarget people across all platforms in China
Find here the Daxue Talks episode 7. From the talk with Olivier learn in 2-5 minutes how to retarget people across all platforms in China. Full transcript below: I am Olivier Vérot, the founder of the Gentleman Marketing Agency (GMA). We are a digital marketing agency focused on performance, and we are based in Shanghai. Talking […]