Why China’s mobile app market requires a different strategy than the West
Over the last decades, China has become one of the world’s major economic powers in the technology sector. When it comes to apps, the country’s market is undisputedly ranking first in the globe for size and revenues. However, China’s mobile app market has developed differently than in the West and foreign companies might find it […]
Dewu app (Poizon): The anti-counterfeiting resale app where you can buy a Ferrari
Dewu, also known as Poizon, is an online shopping app launched by Shanghai Shizhuang Information Technology Co., Ltd. Based on the traditional e-commerce model, the Chinese e-commerce platform has services for authenticating and inspecting products to combat counterfeits. It also has strict authenticity-checking measures for product listings, trading mechanism and unified delivery. Dewu’s unique selling […]
Lesser known ride hailing platforms in the ride hailing market in China cause tight competition
The ride hailing market in China is increasingly competitive and price-driven. Although DiDi has long held the largest share, lesser known ride hailing platforms in China are emerging to challenge the company’s dominance. With Geely’s Caocao Chuxing (曹操出行), Tencent and Alibaba-backed T3 Chuxing (T3出行), JD.com-backed Dida Chuxing（嘀嗒出行）entering the local ride hailing market with lower prices, […]
China Paradigm transcript #92: All what you can learn from a one-stop application for freelancers in China
Find here the China Paradigm 92 and experience the Chinese gig economy with Hammer Guan and his application for freelancers in China, Youbangxin. Full transcript below: Hello everyone. This is China Paradigm where we, Daxue Consulting, interview season entrepreneurs in China. Sofya Bakhta: Hello everyone, I am Sofya Bakhta a marketing strategy analyst at Daxue consulting, […]
Food delivery in China: A rapidly expanding tech battleground
The size of O2O catering market in China is growing as more Chinese order delivery for their meals. In 2018 revenues of online food delivery in China reached over 34 billion USD. The same year, online food sales rose by 36.8%. According to a recent report from the Qianzhan Industry Research Institute, the size of […]
Internet in China: Rapid growth with increasing mobile users
How internet quickly developed in China As internet became prevalent in the late 1990’s, it quickly emerged across China. China’s internet penetration has grown from 2.1 million at the end of 1998, to 854 million active users as in June 2019. Up to 2017, 54.3% of total population was internet users in China. No doubt […]
Podcast transcript #78: Apply customer service software in China through various channels
Find here the China paradigm 78. In this episode, we will have a discussion on customer service software in China, how it offers online conversion solutions in China and the embedded AI solution that supports chat, App, e-mail, voice and all social media in China. Full transcript below: MATTHIEU DAVID: Hello everyone. I am Matthieu […]
Podcast transcript #29: Applying design thinking to app development in China
Find here the China paradigm episode 29. Learn more about Kevin Yu’s career in app development in China and find all the details and additional links below. Full transcript below: Matthieu David: Hello everyone. I am Matthieu David, the founder of Daxue consulting and its podcast China marketing podcast, China Paradigm and today I am with […]
Podcast transcript #10: how technology can improve customer experience in the Chinese health care industry
Find here the full transcript of China paradigm episode 10. Learn more about Sebastien Gaudin’s story in China and find all the details and additional links below. BECOME AN EXPERT OF CHINA’S HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY BY LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST Matthieu David: Hi, everyone. Today, I’m with Sebastien Gaudin in this new episode of China Paradigm, our […]
[Podcast] China Paradigm #29: How to apply design thinking to an APP in China
China Paradigm interviews Kevin Yu, CEO and founder of SideChef, a cooking app revolutionizing the way of cooking in China and the US. SideChef currently has around 15000 recipes available on its APP, but is also working on smart kitchens where you can buy groceries and turn on your oven without leaving the recipe page […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #16: How an APP can improve employee training in China
In this episode of China paradigm, Daxue Consulting CEO, Matthieu David interviews CEO and founder of ATIOM, Matthew Spriegel. ATIOM is a platform that utilizes the method of microlearning to engage your workforce, anytime, anywhere. In this China business podcast, we learn about Matthew’s experience with China Accelerator, how to improve employee training in China […]
DiDi DaChe: taxi-booking app in China
It is becoming increasingly difficult to hail a cab in China’s first cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, etc. This statement brought developers to think of a new way of hitching a ride: why not create an app enabling riders to find a taxi nearby willing to take him to his destination, and drivers to […]