China Paradigm 89: It is time to get mature with video marketing in China
Matthieu David interviews Carlotta Godio, General Manager at FLATMIND Video Productions. How has video marketing grown in China in the past few years? What future trends in video marketing can we expect to see in China? Is censorship an issue when it comes to shooting thematic videos? These questions and more in this new China […]
China Paradigm 88: Covering Chinese Tech scene for the West
Matthieu David interviews TechNode.com’s editor in chief John Artman. In this China paradigm’s podcast, we get an insight into the Chinese tech scene as we discuss what makes great tech news and what makes TechNode the best resource for staying up to date with the Chinese tech market. How is the tech scene different in […]
Daxue Talks 19: What impact does China’s social credit system have on foreigners?
Interview with Nicolas Coster, a French business lawyer who specialized in FDI. In this China business vlog, we address the issue of social credit in China and its impact on the business and the life of expats in the Middle Kingdom. Jump to the questions: 00:28 What is social crediting in China for individuals and […]
Daxue Talks 18: Changes in enterprise policies in China 2020
enterprise policies in China Interview with Nicolas Coster, a French business lawyer who specialized in FDI. In this China business vlog, we discuss changes in enterprise-type policies in China in 2020 and the consequences that it entails. This episode will be especially useful for those who work with WFOEs and JVs. Jump to the questions: […]
Navigating the M&A process in China today
A well-conceived merger and acquisition process (M&A process) between a Chinese buyer and a foreign target company can produce great value for all stakeholders. This is because Chinese buyers are becoming increasingly proficient and sophisticated in the M&A process, as evidenced by the high volume of international deals executed over the past three years. Forecasts […]
Chinese Nuclear Energy: Meeting Demands On a Global Scale
In comparison to countries like the United States or France, China has recently entered the civil nuclear energy industry – its first plant became operational in 1994. But lately, China has been making up for lost time: its nuclear market is already one of the world’s biggest. Today, twenty reactors are being built within China. […]
Flavor Adaptation in China: China’s 9 Most Popular Flavors in 2015
Selling foods to the Chinese market may be the best decision of your life; the world’s largest food consumption and demand projected to keep growing rapidly. However, unlike fashion or electronics, the Chinese mass market needs to find your product palatable; flavor adaptation in China is a lot more than just adding green tea. In […]
App Market in China
As Chinese continue equipping themselves with mobile phones at a very fast rate, the app market in China is enjoying a similarly large growth. Today there are 1.29 billion mobile users in China, and that mobile phone market is fueling the app market. Recently, with the success of the iPhone 5 (featuring a larger screen), […]
Daxue FAQ – Retail Wine in China
What kind of retail value does wine currently have in China? Currently, value for retail wine in China varies widely. A low or mid-ranged retail wine in the big cities like Beijing and Shanghai can go for anything between $2 to $15, or $100 or more for a good imported wine off the shelf. Is […]
The travel market is growing rapidly in China
Located in the East of Asia, China is the third largest country in the world after Russia and Canada. China has a rich cultural heritage, famous historical monuments and stunning landscapes such as the Li River or rice fields. Very proud of their country, Chinese people still really want to discover other parts of the […]
China Research: uncertain future of VIEs
Certain industries in China are technically off limits to foreign investors, yet foreign companies have managed to invest indirectly in several Chinese companies within these sectors for over a decade. Using V.I.E.s (variable interest entities), foreign investors replace direct ownership of a company through contractual agreements with holding companies that invest in these restricted companies […]
Market Study: China set to become a leader in nuclear energy research
Unlike many western countries that are shying away from nuclear energy after the devastating meltdown in Fukushima Dai-Ichi, China is diving head-first to develop nuclear energy to replace conventional energy sources. China’s energy consumption is ever increasing as the country consumed 4.9 trillion kWh in 2012, but the country is struggling to deal with its […]