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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As China’s economy continues to mature, the country’s creative scene has begun to flourish. Young globally minded Chinese artists are emerging as new talents to watch. We sat down with Shenzhen bas...

As China’s economy continues to mature, the country’s creative scene has begun to flourish. Young globally minded Chinese artists are emerging as new talents to watch. We sat down with Shenzhen bas... | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it
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May 26, 2017 2:02 AM
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World News: Stylish dogs rule the catwalks of Shanghai’s streets

World News: Stylish dogs rule the catwalks of Shanghai’s streets | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Poodles in pink dresses, Pekinese wearing blouses, a Pomeranian in trainers and a raincoat – Shanghai’s sidewalks can sometimes seem like fashion catwalks gone to the dogs ..."

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May 18, 2017 12:38 PM
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American Express launches credit cards to tap high-end customers - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn

American Express launches credit cards to tap high-end customers - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"American Express Co, the largest credit-card issuer by purchases, is seeking to extend its service to young affluent consumers in China, hoping to tap into their purchasing potential in outbound tourism and cross-border online shopping ..."

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May 12, 2017 1:27 AM
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What makes the Chinese market profitable? - Marketing China

What makes the Chinese market profitable? - Marketing China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"In 2017, China’s economic miracle has been well documented. The nation with its 1.4 billion strong population and increasing levels of wealth has become renowned as the most lucrative potential market for businesses and services on the planet ..." 

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May 4, 2017 1:06 AM
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Chinese use mobile phones 'for everything,' says Mexican academic - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn

Chinese use mobile phones 'for everything,' says Mexican academic - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The Chinese people are using mobile phones to do so many things that go beyond their original functions, a Mexican academic who once lived in Shanghai has found ..."

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April 20, 2017 1:12 AM
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Jaywalkers will have their faces publicly shown on screen

Jaywalkers will have their faces publicly shown on screen | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China has launched new technology to help citizens cross the road accordingly - by using face recognition to capture any offenders and showing it on a screen. It was installed on April 15 ..."

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April 8, 2017 11:37 AM
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Does Airbnb stand a chance in China?

Does Airbnb stand a chance in China? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Airbnb is apparently 'doubling down' on China by relaunching the company with a new Chinese brand name (ài bi yíng) and increasing headcount in the country ..."

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March 30, 2017 10:10 AM
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Tata ties up with Alibaba to take Tetley tea bags to China

Tata ties up with Alibaba to take Tetley tea bags to China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Tata Global Beverages has entered a tie-up with Alibaba Group Holding to sell Tetley tea bags through the latter’s TMall online retail channel ..."

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March 18, 2017 9:59 AM
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Is Google another step closer to being unblocked in China?

Is Google another step closer to being unblocked in China? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"If negotiations go through, Google Scholar may be search giant’s first service to re-enter world’s biggest internet market, Chinese lawmaker reveals ..."

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March 11, 2017 1:31 AM
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Customer reviews help guard rights of consumers - Opinion - Chinadaily.com.cn

Customer reviews help guard rights of consumers - Opinion - Chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The protection mechanism for posting negative reviews should be improved to prevent customers from suffering any retaliation for leaving unfavorable reviews ..."

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March 3, 2017 3:58 AM
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China contemplates the Trump factor | warc.com

China contemplates the Trump factor | warc.com | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"US brands face a mixed reaction in China, as consumers react to the presidency of Donald Trump and his threat to impose tariffs on imports from that country, new research reveals ..."

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February 23, 2017 4:19 AM
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4G technology takes off in China | warc.com

4G technology takes off in China | warc.com | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"After just two years since they were launched, 4G networks now account for almost 6-in-10 (59%) of all mobile subscribers in mainland China, a leading telecoms analyst has revealed ..."

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February 20, 2017 10:06 AM
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The ABC of global commerce in China - Brand Quarterly

The ABC of global commerce in China - Brand Quarterly | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Consumers in China, the world’s most populous country, now have both the means and the technology to buy goods from overseas. The middle class is swelling – and looking to western countries including the UK and US, to buy everything ..."

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May 26, 2017 2:06 AM
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Smoking will kill 200 million in China this century, report says

Smoking will kill 200 million in China this century, report says | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The country is the world's largest producer and consumer of tobacco ..."

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The new wave of Chinese travellers to Las Vegas and how to catch them? - Marketing China

The new wave of Chinese travellers to Las Vegas and how to catch them? - Marketing China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Close to 7.3m Chinese tourists are projected to travel to the US between now and 2021 indicating a huge rise in international travel and expenditure from a nation still growing it’s GDP by 7% year on year. The $360 million outbound Chinese tourist industry represents huge potential for savvy businesses in this sector. The announcement …"

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May 12, 2017 2:13 AM
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Chinese shoppers go mobile | LBBOnline

Chinese shoppers go mobile | LBBOnline | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Mobile devices are revolutionizing shopping in China and brands that embrace mobility as a primary marketing platform could potentially double or triple their sales in the short and medium term, according to research by creative and digital communications agency Draftfcb China ..."

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May 4, 2017 6:43 AM
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China's sports boom proves attractive

China's sports boom proves attractive | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China's sports boom embraces everything from running to tennis, with entrepreneurs both large and small, local and foreign exploring ways to cash in ..."

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April 29, 2017 10:56 AM
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Xinjiang's International Grand Bazaar attracts tourists[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

Xinjiang's International Grand Bazaar attracts tourists[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"As spring flowers blossom, Urumqi's International Grand Bazaar opened to tourists visiting Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region ..."

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April 15, 2017 2:35 AM
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Social media plays a bigger role in food tourism - World - Chinadaily.com.cn

Social media plays a bigger role in food tourism - World - Chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Besides Weibo, social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Flickr and professional trip service providers TripAdvisor and its Chinese counterpart Mafengwo has a growing impact on food and tourism industries ..."

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April 4, 2017 9:51 AM
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Alibaba wins more battles in anti-counterfeit war - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn

Alibaba wins more battles in anti-counterfeit war - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it
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March 21, 2017 9:01 AM
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Tencent is China's most valuable brand | warc.com

Tencent is China's most valuable brand | warc.com | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Tencent, the technology giant that owns messaging app WeChat, has become the first Chinese brand to be valued at more than $100bn, according to a new study ..."

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March 17, 2017 12:18 AM
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China state TV deflates Nike’s ‘air’ sole claims

China state TV deflates Nike’s ‘air’ sole claims | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"US sports giant Nike has become the latest foreign brand to be named and shamed in an annual consumer investigation show in China, its second biggest market ..."

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March 5, 2017 10:57 AM
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Young Chinese driving online sales of imported products

Young Chinese driving online sales of imported products | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The online shopping spree for imported goods is spreading to lower-tier cities in mainland China as younger consumers emerge as the main force for the upper end of retail consumption, according to an industry ..."

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February 24, 2017 10:32 AM
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Luxury auto brands embrace China's Tmall | warc.com

Luxury auto brands embrace China's Tmall | warc.com | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Luxury international automakers are increasingly turning to Alibaba's Tmall online marketplace to drive sales to China's digitally savvy consumers, according to a new report ..."

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Xiaomi needs to take its customers more seriously - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn

Xiaomi needs to take its customers more seriously - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"A recent news report on the battery fire of a Xiaomi smartphone caught my attention, because, as one among the millions of Xiaomi users, I should have concerns about my own safety ..."

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