China Paradigm 86: Bringing Chinese gaming innovation to the Middle East
Matthieu David interviews Vincent Ghossoub, co-founder & CEO of Falafel Games. Building a company that handles game development and game publishing in China can definitely be a challenge. But how big does this challenge become if your main goal is to develop games for an Arabic market? In this new China Paradigm podcast interview, we […]
China Paradigm 84: The soft skills needed to build a business in China
The soft skills needed to build a business in China Matthieu David interviews Greg Nance, CEO of Dyad.com. In this China business podcast, we learn about his company, how Dyad.com has been lucrative on a very powerful niche offering mentorship to students who want to study abroad and need to navigate the vast mechanisms of […]
China Paradigm 81: Making global sourcing in China social and reliable with Milad Nouri
In this episode of China Paradigm, Matthieu David interviews Milad Nouri, Co-founder and CEO of YOOSourcing. In this China business podcast, we learn about his company, a collaborative and decentralized solution for global sourcing. It combines the power of trusted social networks with audited and verified transactional data to bring a comprehensive global sourcing solution […]
Daxue Talks 1: Protecting intellectual property rights in China, advice from a business lawyer
Intellectual property rights in China In the first episode of Daxue Talks, we welcome Nicolas Coster, a French business lawyer who specializes in foreign direct investment. In this China business vlog, Coster answers questions related to IP protection in China. Jump to the questions: 0:40 About IP protection, what is the process to get your […]
Podcast transcript #48: Building business relationships in China
Find here the China paradigm episode 48. Learn more about Lucas Rondez’s story building business relationships 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, a strategic market research company in China and its China marketing podcast, […]
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 […]
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 […]
[Podcast] China paradigm #21: How to make profit in the fitness industry without establishing a gym
China Paradigm interviews Tom Xiong, founder of Move Shanghai. Move Shanghai is a platform that partners with gyms, fitness classes, and even luxury hotel swimming pools to bring the experience of fitness to Shanghai. In this podcast we learn about the business model and how Move Shanghai makes profit and collaborates with venues, why this […]
[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 […]
[Podcast] China paradigm transcript #1 : How to switch from an agency to SaaS model with Thomas Graziani
In this episode of China paradigm, Matthieu David interviews Thomas Graziani, founder of WalkTheChat. The podcast explores how he switched from an agency model to a SaaS product model in China, how to build a business in China, and what the product WalkTheChat can bring to e-commerce businesses to get access to the Chinese market […]
Chengdu Business: Why Overseas Companies Should Invest in Chengdu
Chengdu: A Wise Choice for International Businesses When the cost of domestic investment increases, many investors choose to move production base from home to abroad. China is exactly one of these new markets. However, where is the best place for foreigners to invest in China? Many investors prefer eastern coastal cities like Shanghai, Suzhou and […]
Der Markt für Outdoor Ausrüstung in China
Einzelhändler für Outdoor Ausrüstung in China konnten in den letzten Jahren ein deutliches Wachstum beim Verkauf verzeichnen. Weil Chinesen sich immer mehr bewusster darüber werden, wie wichtig ein gesunder Körper ist, ist Outdoor-Sport immer beliebter geworden. Vor 1990 haben Einzelhändler für Outdoor Ausrüstung in China nicht wirklich existiert. Im letzten Jahr jedoch erreichte der Gesamtumsatz […]