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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January 6, 2017 9:24 AM
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Estee Lauder and AmorePacific lower China prices by up to 30 per cent

Estee Lauder and AmorePacific lower China prices by up to 30 per cent | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Cosmetics giants Estee Lauder and AmorePacific have lowered prices in China by up to 30 per cent in the wake of the country’s new import tax ..."

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January 4, 2017 12:30 AM
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China’s unique online user behaviour

China’s unique online user behaviour | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Chinese consumer behaviour differs significantly from Western countries. Understanding the difference is vital to effectively engage with Chinese consumers ..."

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January 2, 2017 12:51 AM
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Five new trends of Chinese consumers

Five new trends of Chinese consumers | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"As Chinese consumers come of age, they become more sophisticated and more loyal to their favorite brands. However, mass consumers in smaller cities still focus on functional benefits in products. Above all, they are value seekers ...."

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January 1, 2017 11:49 PM
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Chinese mobile games are spreading around the globe

Chinese mobile games are spreading around the globe | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"2016 was a year in which Chinese mobile games became popular around the globe. A total of 84 games from Chinese publishers made it into the top 1,000 rankings globally, compared with 45 a year ago. That’s an 80 percent increase ..."

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December 31, 2016 8:32 AM
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Sheraton Hotels & Resorts opens latest hotel in China

Sheraton Hotels & Resorts opens latest hotel in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is opening the Sheraton Huangdao Hotel. The opening of Sheraton Huangdao Hotel marks the third property in Qingdao, underscoring the popularity and demand for Marriott’s most global brand in the region ..."

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December 29, 2016 10:07 AM
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Smartphone battery problems sap customer loyalty - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn

Smartphone battery problems sap customer loyalty - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it
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December 27, 2016 7:40 AM
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The words that ruled the Chinese internet in 2016 - BBC News

The words that ruled the Chinese internet in 2016 - BBC News | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"From skinny blue mushrooms to melon-eating masses, it's been a banner year for meme-loving Chinese ..."

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December 26, 2016 4:37 AM
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KFC opens AI powered outlet in China to recomend food to the customers

KFC opens AI powered outlet in China to recomend food to the customers | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The machine will take customer photos to suggest the order according to the mood ..."

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December 22, 2016 10:05 AM
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How to use WeChat for business: A guide for marketers

How to use WeChat for business: A guide for marketers | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"With an average of 570 million users logging into WeChat every day, WeChat marketing offers a powerful way to connect with consumers ..."

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December 21, 2016 6:32 AM
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Chinese tourists' spending may slow - USA - Chinadaily.com.cn

Chinese tourists' spending may slow - USA - Chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"US retailers and brands are being advised to upgrade their Chinese consumer strategies and tactics and heed changes in market factors, such as currency exchange rates, to court Chinese travelers, the world's largest group of spenders ..."

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December 19, 2016 11:18 PM
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Millennials in China have an outsized impact on e-commerce spending - eMarketer

Millennials in China have an outsized impact on e-commerce spending - eMarketer | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Younger millennials don’t want to simply fit in with the mainstream ..."

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December 19, 2016 11:11 PM
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Chinese companies can't simply manufacture global brands

Chinese companies can't simply manufacture global brands | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Why aren’t Chinese brands global, where other smaller countries have made a mark internationally? ...."

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December 18, 2016 9:41 AM
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Social media stars in China turn to e-commerce

Social media stars in China turn to e-commerce | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The growing number of influential Weibo commentators are increasingly opening their own online shops or promoting products ..."

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January 5, 2017 8:46 AM
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Adidas teams up with Chinese athletes for new campaign

Adidas teams up with Chinese athletes for new campaign | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The German sporting goods brand, which is embarking on a major retail expansion push in China, has enlisted freestyle swimmer Ning Zetao and volleyball star Hui Ruoqi to star in a new campaign ..."

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January 4, 2017 12:05 AM
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China bans its ivory trade, moving against elephant poaching

China bans its ivory trade, moving against elephant poaching | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China’s decision gives wildlife protection advocates hope that the threatened extinction of certain elephant populations in Africa can be averted ..."

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January 2, 2017 12:38 AM
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'Two potential buyers' for McDonald's China - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn

'Two potential buyers' for McDonald's China - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it
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December 31, 2016 8:36 AM
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China going cashless thanks to fintech boom

China going cashless thanks to fintech boom | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The surge of fintech services is a growing headache for traditional banks which have been left far behind ..."

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December 31, 2016 1:42 AM
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The rise of China’s medical robotics sector | Robohub

The rise of China’s medical robotics sector | Robohub | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China’s once abundant labor force has contributed to the country’s astonishing economic success in recent decades. But in the coming decades, the percentage of retirees relative to workers is likely to increase substantially. According the People’s Daily, by 2050 China’s senior citizen population (over 60s) will grow to more than 30% of the total population, up from about 12% today ..."

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December 29, 2016 5:07 AM
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How China built ‘iPhone City’ with billions in perks for Apple’s partner

How China built ‘iPhone City’ with billions in perks for Apple’s partner | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"A hidden bounty of benefits for Foxconn’s plant in Zhengzhou, the world’s biggest iPhone factory, is central to the production of Apple’s most profitable product ..."

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December 26, 2016 4:40 AM
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Made in China is about to mean something completely different

Made in China is about to mean something completely different | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

The Made In China label has become synonymous with cheap fabrics and fast fashion — but that’s changing just as quickly as the industry grew ..."

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December 23, 2016 7:33 AM
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Youku refines targeting | warc.com

Youku refines targeting | warc.com | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Video-streaming site Youku is on the verge of completing the integration of its customer data with those of its parent, internet giant Alibaba, a development that opens the way to creating more detailed customer profiles and targeted advertising ..."

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December 21, 2016 6:35 AM
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WeChat lets Chinese tourists in South Korea exchange spare coins for digital red envelopes

WeChat lets Chinese tourists in South Korea exchange spare coins for digital red envelopes | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"New kiosks in South Korea let Chinese tourists seamlessly exchange their spare Korean currency for WeChat mobile payment balance ..."

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December 20, 2016 11:11 AM
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Nescafé China releases smartphone case and smartwatch app via Ogilvy & Mather - Branding in Asia Magazine

Nescafé China releases smartphone case and smartwatch app via Ogilvy & Mather - Branding in Asia Magazine | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"As part of a digital campaign highlighting the brand's role in enabling "real connections" to encourage more people to spend quality time together, Nescafé China has launched Moodlock, a phone case that, when activated by an app on another person's smart watch, locks the screen ..."

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December 19, 2016 11:13 PM
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Siemens grasps opportunities offered by its IT solutions - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn

Siemens grasps opportunities offered by its IT solutions - Business - Chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it
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December 18, 2016 10:56 PM
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China is transforming Southeast Asia faster than ever | Commodities, Emerging Markets | Bloomberg Professional

China is transforming Southeast Asia faster than ever | Commodities, Emerging Markets | Bloomberg Professional | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China’s investment is transforming its smaller Southeast Asian neighbors like never before while helping turn Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar into bigger destinations for its exports ..."

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