Consumer and technological trends in China
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Consumer and technological trends in China
Of course technology plays a key role in the world’s (expected) largest consumer market!
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December 14, 2019 11:50 PM
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They flatter and flirt with single women for money – in China, virtual boyfriends offer intimacy on demand to a career-focused generation

They flatter and flirt with single women for money – in China, virtual boyfriends offer intimacy on demand to a career-focused generation | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"By day he is a foreign exchange trader, by night he chats with women online who pay him to be their ‘boyfriend’. China’s one-child generation has commodified affection ..."

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December 11, 2019 4:44 AM
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China's central bank to start testing digital currency: report ·

China's central bank to start testing digital currency: report · | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Tests will begin in southern Shenzhen and eastern Suzhou cities ..."

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December 8, 2019 6:51 AM
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Luxury brand strategies to attract Chinese airport travelers

Luxury brand strategies to attract Chinese airport travelers | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Airports are becoming hot shopping spots for Chinese tourists, and luxury brands need to know how, where, and why the need to reach this consumer group ..."

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December 1, 2019 7:47 AM
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K-pop deaths of Goo Hara, Sulli and Jonghyun leave industry with blood on its hands

K-pop deaths of Goo Hara, Sulli and Jonghyun leave industry with blood on its hands | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"First Jonghyun, then Sulli, now Goo Hara: three stars dying in less than two years shows that something has gone tragically wrong in the K-pop industry, with the pressure placed on performers reaping a devastating cost today ..."

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November 29, 2019 12:09 AM
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What luxury brands need to know about China’s slasher generation

What luxury brands need to know about China’s slasher generation | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"More and more Chinese millennials have started to adopt a “Slasher” lifestyle that enables them to have more than one job — or identity ..."

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November 15, 2019 12:10 AM
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Livestreams on Taobao Live earn RMB 20 billion in sales on Singles Day ·

Livestreams on Taobao Live earn RMB 20 billion in sales on Singles Day · | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Livestreams are becoming a go-to option for Chinese consumers seeking new products and discounts ..."

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November 10, 2019 1:43 PM
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WeChat Pay follows Alipay in allowing foreign visitors to make payments in China

WeChat Pay follows Alipay in allowing foreign visitors to make payments in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"It has partnered up with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Global Network, and JCB to allow foreign visitors to link their credit cards to WeChat Pay ..."

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November 6, 2019 12:44 PM
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Can brands make green fashion interesting to Chinese consumers?

Can brands make green fashion interesting to Chinese consumers? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"There are many ways for businesses to talk green, but what really sticks with consumers? Brands are torn about how much to disclose about their initiatives ..."

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October 28, 2019 12:26 AM
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Chinese netizens spend 15% of screen time browsing short videos, report says

Chinese netizens spend 15% of screen time browsing short videos, report says | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"A regular Chinese internet user consumes over six hours of the day on digital devices ..."

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October 24, 2019 4:05 AM
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As Tesla begins ‘trial’ Model 3 production in China, it closes in on a European factory – Digital Lifestyle Serve

As Tesla begins ‘trial’ Model 3 production in China, it closes in on a European factory – Digital Lifestyle Serve | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Tesla has started trial production of its Model 3 vehicle in its new Shanghai factory, which CEO Elon Musk called a “template for future growth”  ..."

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October 20, 2019 12:29 AM
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Chinese consumers' growing appetite for luxury: What does it mean for hospitality? | By Jennifer Luo –

Chinese consumers' growing appetite for luxury: What does it mean for hospitality? | By Jennifer Luo – | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China's luxury goods market has been going through auspicious years over the last few years. In 2018, Chinese consumers spent USD115 billion on luxury goods globally, making-up a third of the world's spent, and their outlay is set to double by 2025 ..."

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October 10, 2019 1:58 PM
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Why luxury brands need mystery shoppers

Why luxury brands need mystery shoppers | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Luxury consumers expect exceptional services. Given this, many brands turn to mystery shoppers to secretly examine the state of their in store experiences ..."

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September 1, 2019 11:42 AM
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China vs. brands

China vs. brands | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Versace. Coach. Givenchy. Calvin Klein. Swarovski. Who’s next?
Last week, a spate of Western luxury brands got in trouble for selling T-shirts designed to resemble band tour merchandise, with store locations around the world listed on the back  ..."

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December 14, 2019 11:32 PM
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K-pop in 2019: BTS, Blackpink break new ground, but deaths and scandal tarnish image of Korean music industry

K-pop in 2019: BTS, Blackpink break new ground, but deaths and scandal tarnish image of Korean music industry | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"BTS topped the charts, Blackpink broke records and Twice made history. But the ‘Burning Sun’ scandal and a series of deaths cast a shadow over their achievements ..."

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December 10, 2019 3:45 AM
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58% Chinese households in mass-affluent class by 2030 –

58% Chinese households in mass-affluent class by 2030 – | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"By 2030, 58% of Chinese households are expected to be in or above the mass-affluent class, exceeding today's 55% South Korean share. Chinese consumers want more options..."

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December 3, 2019 12:52 PM
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China's facial recognition rollout reaches into mobile phones, shops and homes - Reuters

China's facial recognition rollout reaches into mobile phones, shops and homes - Reuters | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China on Sunday put into effect new regulations that require Chinese telecom car..."

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November 30, 2019 8:43 AM
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Africa: the new hot destination for Chinese tourists

Africa: the new hot destination for Chinese tourists | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Even though they just represent a minority among tourists visiting Africa, every year there are more and more Chinese visiting the old continent. We’ll see how Africa turned out to be the new hot destination for Chinese tourists, and how can local economic actors attract these new tourists ..."

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November 24, 2019 11:42 AM
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The rise of the idol economies in China

The rise of the idol economies in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China is littered with teen idols these days, but can Western brands take advantage of their popularity with the country's massive Gen-Z demographic? ..."

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November 12, 2019 6:12 AM
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Alibaba Singles' Day 2019 sales generates $38.4

Alibaba Singles' Day 2019 sales generates $38.4 | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

The event featured 200,000 participating brands, 1 million new product launches and 1.3 billion delivery orders ...

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November 6, 2019 1:09 PM
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Empty Chinese shopping malls become co-working hubs —

Empty Chinese shopping malls become co-working hubs — | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"As the e-commerce boom in China is driving shopping mall retailers out of business, co-working is there to fill the gap in consumers' paradises ..."

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October 28, 2019 12:30 AM
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Chinese designers try predictive trend analysis on for size

Chinese designers try predictive trend analysis on for size | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Predictive trend-spotting is already a fast-growing area of investment for many major brands and e-commerce retailers. But can they really see the future? ..."

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October 26, 2019 9:57 AM
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Consumers in rural areas help China fuel e-commerce growth

Consumers in rural areas help China fuel e-commerce growth | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"E-commerce is growing rapidly in China — and although demand from cities isn't growing any further, consumers in rural areas are just getting on-board ..."

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October 20, 2019 11:33 AM
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Social media usage survey of Chinese social media: Tips To make your brand stand out

Social media usage survey of Chinese social media: Tips To make your brand stand out | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"How a comprehensive social media usage survey of China's consumers can help businesses reach both the young and old on WeChat and Weibo ..."

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October 19, 2019 1:42 AM
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Do Chinese consumers care about sustainable fashion?

Do Chinese consumers care about sustainable fashion? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Brands are receiving opposing signals on whether Chinese consumers want sustainable luxury products or not. Jing Daily sorts it out ..."

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October 5, 2019 9:21 AM
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Five takeaways from McKinsey’s Digital Consumer Trends Report

Five takeaways from McKinsey’s Digital Consumer Trends Report | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China’s 855 million digital consumers are transforming the country into a global digital disruptor, according to McKinsey’s 2019 consumer digital report ..."

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