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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April 10, 2015 9:43 AM
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You can already buy a fake Apple Watch in China

You can already buy a fake Apple Watch in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China has been awash with Apple Watch clones for more than a month ..."

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April 4, 2015 12:03 PM
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The art of branding in China - Forbes

The art of branding in China - Forbes | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Compared with other developed East Asian nations (such as Taiwan and Japan), typography and graphic design lag behind on the Mainland, but a few designers are creating trailblazing work that signals change ..."

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April 1, 2015 1:45 PM
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Amazon brings back the white Kindle e-reader in China and Japan

Amazon brings back the white Kindle e-reader in China and Japan | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Have you missed white Kindle e-readers ever since they disappeared in 2012? So has Amazon. The internet retailer has quietly unveiled a white version of ..."

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March 27, 2015 4:56 AM
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China's luxury market shows a shift in consumer preferences and ties to the GCC- Pocket News Alert

China's luxury market shows a shift in consumer  preferences and ties to the GCC- Pocket News Alert | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"According to Bain & Company’s 2014 China Luxury Market Study, the region’s luxury market is undergoing a fundamental shift, brought on by evolving customer dynamics, an influx of new, emerging luxury labels, and an economic slow-down ..."

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March 22, 2015 1:48 AM
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Five trends driving China's e-commerce surge[1]|chinadaily.com.cn

Five trends driving China's e-commerce surge[1]|chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China is growing from follower to leader in the world of e-commerce, with its consumers showing extraordinary flexibility and willingness to embrace innovation, said McKinsey & Company, a consultancy firm, in a report ..."

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March 17, 2015 12:24 PM
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China's Alibaba shows off pay-with-your-face technology at IT fair - Business Insider

China's Alibaba shows off pay-with-your-face technology at IT fair - Business Insider | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China's Internet tycoon Jack Ma, founder of giant online merchant Alibaba, gave a glimpse of the future when he demonstrated a new ..."

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March 14, 2015 4:35 AM
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South Korea, one of Asia’s largest cosmetic producers, takes a giant step to end animal testing

South Korea, one of Asia’s largest cosmetic producers, takes a giant step to end animal testing | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"South Korea has launched a bill that will begin their journey to phase out animal testing for cosmetics! ..."

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March 8, 2015 11:39 AM
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Royal Mail goes after Chinese e-commerce consumers - JOC.com

Royal Mail goes after Chinese e-commerce consumers - JOC.com | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"British postal service Royal Mail has launched a new Chinese-focused online shop front to capture soaring demand in the mainland cross-border e-commerce market and rising interest among local consumers for premium UK-made products ..."

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March 3, 2015 2:25 AM
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On China’s bleeding edge: Web design trends 2015

On China’s bleeding edge: Web design trends 2015 | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"In this article, Kendra Schaefer examines the things all web professionals should know before swan-diving into the Chinese market, including how mobile-only social platforms have become the revolutionary new frontier of Chinese web design, and ..."


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Cool post. China is ahead of us on MOBILE leaving "Mobile First" for "mobile only" and they take more web design risks that pan out more often than you think.

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March 3, 2015 1:36 AM
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Beware the smartphone zombies blindly wandering around Hong Kong

Beware the smartphone zombies blindly wandering around Hong Kong | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

""Distracted walking', as the experts call it, is a growing annoyance in the MTR and malls and on the streets of Hong Kong. Experience elsewhere shows it can be deadly ..."

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March 2, 2015 4:39 AM
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China’s long food chain plugs in

China’s long food chain plugs in | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The country’s sprawling supply chain has challenged governmental efforts to ensure quality, and so its tech giants are working to provide shoppers with useful tools ..."

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March 1, 2015 7:37 AM
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Chinese love British culture but will they embrace Prince William? - CNN.com

Chinese love British culture but will they embrace Prince William? - CNN.com | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"When Prince William arrives in China, it will be the first visit to the country by a senior member of the British Royal Family in almost three decades ..."

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February 27, 2015 9:09 AM
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It’s not a sheep or a ram - it's the year of the goat, says leading Chinese linguist

It’s not a sheep or a ram - it's the year of the goat, says leading Chinese linguist | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Chinese character leaves it unclear whether we're entering Year of the Goat, Ram or Sheep ..."

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April 10, 2015 4:42 AM
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Chinese and Western social media: comparative charts and analysis

Chinese and Western social media: comparative charts and analysis | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"As lines blur between social media platforms in China and the West, the emphasis on separate platforms is no longer relevant even as Chinese social media influences Western practices ..."

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April 3, 2015 6:34 AM
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29-Year-old Zhang Lianglun tailors online mall Beibei for China's young ... - Forbes

29-Year-old Zhang Lianglun tailors online mall Beibei for China's young ... - Forbes | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China's relaxation of its one child policy after almost three decades, allowing two children if either parent is an only child, is painting a rosy picture for its mother and baby market drawing in crowding new players ..."

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March 27, 2015 12:56 PM
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China's Amazon? Tencent and Shanda to merge online publishing and eBook services

China's Amazon? Tencent and Shanda to merge online publishing and eBook services | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Two of China's largest online publishing companies announced this week that they will merge, creating what some have called the 'Amazon of eBooks' ..."

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March 26, 2015 10:20 AM
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Nine word-of-mouth campaigns that rocked | Cision

Nine word-of-mouth campaigns that rocked | Cision | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Word-of-mouth marketing drives brand awareness and sales, but how do you do it? These nine word-of-mouth campaigns from household names will inspire you ..."


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March 19, 2015 7:33 AM
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Education can tackle counterfeiting

Education can tackle counterfeiting | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Rather than simply relying on legal enforcement to address the problem of counterfeit goods, brands operating in China should also consider demand-led actions, two academics have argued ..."

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March 14, 2015 12:06 PM
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Foreign brands brace for China's consumer day

"Big brands are showering Chinese customers with discounts and promotions to preempt any potential negative press as World Consumer Rights Day rolls around ..."

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March 10, 2015 7:36 AM
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Canada's secret superstars: They're famous in Asia, but virtually unknown at home - National Post

Canada's secret superstars: They're famous in Asia, but virtually unknown at home - National Post | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"There is a growing field of Canadians, like Vancouverite Godfrey Gao, who achieve meteoric superstardom in Asia, and remain virtually unknown at home ..."

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March 8, 2015 11:32 AM
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IP mood shifts in China

IP mood shifts in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China has never been regarded as a beacon of rectitude in the field of intellectual property protection but the head of a leading internet company has called for better enforcement of existing laws ..."

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March 3, 2015 1:39 AM
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Shenzhen named as top 5 start-up hub, Hong Kong nowhere in sight

Shenzhen named as top 5 start-up hub, Hong Kong nowhere in sight | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China's southern boomtown of Shenzhen could be the "Silicon Valley for hardware makers", according to a ranking of emerging start-up hubs around the world by well-respected US magazine Inc.  ..."

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March 2, 2015 12:13 PM
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Xiaomi launches cheap action camera

Xiaomi launches cheap action camera | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched a cheap action camera that costs only 399 yuan (£41) ..."

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March 1, 2015 7:39 AM
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Top 10 tourist attractions in China - Top Travel Lists

Top 10 tourist attractions in China - Top Travel Lists | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The Great Wall of China, The Terracotta Army and The Forbidden City in Beijing are some of the most visited tourist attractions in China ..."

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February 27, 2015 9:12 AM
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Alibaba, Tencent spark battle for virtual red envelopes during ‘China’s Super Bowl’

Alibaba, Tencent spark battle for virtual red envelopes during ‘China’s Super Bowl’ | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Hundreds of millions of Chinese, especially the younger generation, were all busy with just one thing on Lunar New Year’s eve: trying to grab as many virtual “red envelopes” online as they could, which totalled an estimated billions of yuan ..."

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