Chinese netizens reflections on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics: National pride is alive and well
Whether China won 38 or 42 gold medals, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics caused a rise of netizens commentary on Chinese social media. Through social media listening we gained a deeper understanding China’s national pride, but also openness and appreciation of other cultures. Here are the main takeaways from social listening regarding Chinese netizens reflections on […]
Gen Z are “lying down” on Chinese work culture: Is it time to say “bye” to 996?
Modern day Chinese work culture is focusing on strict a hierarchical structure and long work hours. Clocking on average 46 hours of work a week, which is about 10 more than the average in the US and Europe, Chinese employees are often compelled to make sacrifices for their employers. The IT sector in China is […]
Clubhouse in China: The app’s quick rise and fall created a battle ground for imitators
The wave of Clubhouse blew from Silicon Valley to Chinese social networks. Since Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla, joined a chat room on Clubhouse, this audio-only social app has become a buzz with netizens around the world. According to App Annie, Clubhouse has exceeded 8.1 million downloads worldwide, and 4.6 million come from February […]
What Chinese netizens say about the US 2020 election
On Tuesday, Nov. 3rd, the 2020 US Presidential Election drew attention from all around the world, including China. Considering the tense relationship between the two countries, it is not surprising. This year’s election was the hottest foreign-political topic on Chinese social media, even more heated than the 2016 election. Through social media listening, we can […]
Xiaohongshu is becoming a giant in both social media and e-commerce | Daxue Consulting
Latest facts and insights about Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) 2020. Social media platforms like WeChat and Sina Weibo, as well as e-commerce marketplaces like Taobao, are no strangers to foreign marketers. Compared to these well-known names, Xiaohongshu (小红书, also known as Little Red Book or RED) is relatively less talked about. In this insights report, […]
Who are Chinese netizens? Analysis on Internet Users in China
Currently China has 904 million Internet users, which is equal to 65% of the population. The unique thing about the usage of Internet in China is that 99.1% of total Chinese internet use is through mobile instead of laptop or desktop. Currently there are 897 million mobile users in China. Hence, the future growth of […]
How Chinese netizens react to the Black Lives Matter protests in the US
A spark arises in the quiet Midwestern city of Minneapolis, Minnesota and within a week, the whole country catches fire from New York to Los Angeles. Since the death of Gorge Floyd, an African American who was suffocated to death by police on May 25th, thousands of Americans brave the curfews and confinement rules linked […]
Chinese reactions to Kobe Bryant’s death show influence has no boundaries
When news of the NBA legend Kobe Bryant’s death broke on Sunday, January 27th, 2020, his death was mourned around the world, especially in China. Chinese reactions to Kobe Bryant’s death shows how he was beloved to the nation. The hashtag about Kobe Bryant’s death (#科比去世#) on Sina Weibo had accumulated about 6.5 billion views […]
Nike’s lunar New Year commercial: Why Nike’s first Chinese New Year ad is a big success
According to the Chinese zodiac, the coming new year is the year of the rat. Alert, nimble and intelligent, the rat is the first of the 12-animal-cycle. Along with a special Chinese New Year collection, which draws inspiration from traditional Chinese themes such as paper-cut folklore, Nike celebrates the Chinese New Year with its first […]
China reacts to the death of former French President Jacques Chirac | Daxue Consulting
On Thursday, Sep 26th, the former French President Jacques Chirac passed away in Paris at the age of 86. His influence was felt across France as thousands of French people, despite harsh weather condition, queued in Paris on Sep 29th to pay their last tribute after the funeral. Jacques Chirac, center-right socialist politician, served as […]