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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September 3, 2014 8:16 AM
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Baby boom or economy bust: Stern warnings about China’s falling fertility rate

Baby boom or economy bust: Stern warnings about China’s falling fertility rate | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China needs a baby boom—and badly, researchers say. (The birth rate in China is now lower than the birth rate in the U.S. and France ..."

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August 31, 2014 1:14 PM
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Face recognition payment app unveiled in China

Face recognition payment app unveiled in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Face-recognition software could change the face of shopping say academics ..."

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August 30, 2014 8:04 AM
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China says celebs have to actually try the products they endorse

China says celebs have to actually try the products they endorse | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Celebrities who endorse ads for products they don’t try may need to start being a guinea pig in China ..."

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August 29, 2014 7:13 AM
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Tesla, Chinese firm to build 400 charging stations

Tesla, Chinese firm to build 400 charging stations | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

'Tesla Motors Co. and a state-owned Chinese phone carrier have announced plans to build 400 charging stations for electric cars. The plan announced Friday calls for China Unicom Ltd ...'

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August 28, 2014 4:24 AM
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Nike Kobe 9 EM "China" coming soon - NiceKicks.com

Nike Kobe 9 EM "China" coming soon - NiceKicks.com | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Check out different angles of the special edition Nike Kobe 9 EM "China", including an up-close look at its graphic tongue, here ..."

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August 26, 2014 11:55 AM
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China races ahead of the pack as bike sharing goes viral

China races ahead of the pack as bike sharing goes viral | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Back in the summer of ’65, a group of self-styled anarchists whitewashed 50 bicycles and stationed them in the center of Amsterdam ..."

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August 26, 2014 11:27 AM
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Fast food in China - Photos

Fast food in China - Photos | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Weddings in McDonald's are becoming more popular in China with 15 venues in Hong Kong now offering nuptial services. This collection takes a look at China's fascination with Fast Food and American Restaurant chains ..."

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August 23, 2014 2:46 AM
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Social media marketing a must in China - eMarketer

Social media marketing a must in China - eMarketer | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Facebook may be banned in China, but social media is huge in the country, and marketers know it. The vast majority of them use social media in at least some of their marketing efforts, research shows ..."

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August 20, 2014 5:58 AM
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Frustrated Chinese web users bemoan Baidu and pine for the days of Google - Quartz

Frustrated Chinese web users bemoan Baidu and pine for the days of Google - Quartz | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

'Baidu, on the other hand, sets its sights considerably lower ...'

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August 17, 2014 4:29 AM
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The consumer experience evolution - Pizza Marketplace

The consumer experience evolution - Pizza Marketplace | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Consumers are increasingly using mobile technology to manage their entertainment experiences – whether that's dining out, going to the movies or attending a sports game – and this fact is ..."

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August 12, 2014 8:55 AM
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Book Extract: Wooing the Chinese consumer

Book Extract: Wooing the Chinese consumer | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"How Oreo scored in China by moving decision-making and accountability closer to consumers. Probably nothing encapsulates successful execution better than the Oreo experience in China ..."

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August 10, 2014 2:49 AM
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Flavilla Fongang: How to become a successful fashion designer? - Huffington Post UK

Flavilla Fongang: How to become a successful fashion designer? - Huffington Post UK | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Flavilla Fongang :How to become a successful fashion designer? ..."

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August 9, 2014 5:56 AM
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Why are China's elderly killing themselves? | China Uncensored

"Why are more of China's seniors committing suicide than anywhere else on Earth? Find out on this episode of China Uncensored! ..."

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September 2, 2014 7:57 AM
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Saying 'I do': Underwater weddings in China - BBC News

"Why Chinese couples are queuing up to put on waterproof make-up and get their wedding pictures taken underwater ..."

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August 30, 2014 11:43 AM
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These aren't wrestlers, they're Chinese women modeling the latest beachwear - TIME

These aren't wrestlers, they're Chinese women modeling the latest beachwear - TIME | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"When you look at Kevin Frayer's slightly unsettling images, you ask yourself if masked Mexican wrestlers have invaded the coastal Chinese city of Qingdao ..."

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August 29, 2014 11:49 AM
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China's toilet paper makers flush with cash - Forbes

China's toilet paper makers flush with cash - Forbes | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it


"Chinese consumers are well known for their interest in luxury goods, but enterprising manufacturers are now rushing to take advantage of their more private interest in other comforts of  ..."

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August 28, 2014 4:38 AM
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China's restive far west hopes to win hearts with 'Princess Fragrant' cartoon - CNN

China's restive far west hopes to win hearts with 'Princess Fragrant' cartoon - CNN | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China has struggled to contain ethnic tensions in the far northwest region of Xinjiang, recently launching a crackdown after a series of ..."

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August 27, 2014 1:22 PM
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Online shopping in China: A brave new world - The Diplomat

Online shopping in China: A brave new world - The Diplomat | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China's online shopping sales weighed in at 161 trillion RMB ($176.1 billion) in the first half of 2014 ..."

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August 26, 2014 11:45 AM
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China ditching Windows and Android for its own operating system

China ditching Windows and Android for its own operating system | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China is developing its own operating system, which will compete with Microsoft Windows and Google Android ..."

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August 23, 2014 9:40 AM
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Brands neglect online reviews in China: News from warc.com

Brands neglect online reviews in China: News from warc.com | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Customer reviews are an important aspect of Chinese ecommerce platforms that foreign brands often overlook and fail to integrate into their digital presence, according to a leading consultancy ..."

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August 22, 2014 1:46 AM
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China's growing gray market for all that's foreign

China's growing gray market for all that's foreign | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Forget about those pesky regulations; business is booming for practitioners of "haitao" ..."

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August 19, 2014 1:15 PM
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Heinz recalls four batches of infant food in China - Orlando Sentinel

Heinz recalls four batches of infant food in China - Orlando Sentinel | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Chinese consumers are highly sensitive to safety concerns relating to infant products after a 2008 scandal involving melamine-contaminated baby milk powder ..."

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August 12, 2014 9:02 AM
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E-Commerce - What do Chinese online consumers want to buy from the U.S.? It’s not what you think - Internet Retailer

E-Commerce - What do Chinese online consumers want to buy from the U.S.? It’s not what you think - Internet Retailer | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Yes, they want luxury goods, but they also want baby formula and skin lotions. The common theme: Chinese cross-border shoppers are seeking quality and authenticity, says an executive of Chinese e-commerce powerhouse Alibaba Group ..."

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August 10, 2014 7:21 AM
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Which online stylist service suits you best? - Mashable

Which online stylist service suits you best? - Mashable | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Hiring stylists used to be a luxury reserved for the rich and famous ..."

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August 9, 2014 5:58 AM
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Alibaba: The new face of American e-retail? | T...

Alibaba: The new face of American e-retail? | T... | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba Group's move to the U.S. is threatening to change everything we know about e-retail. Manufacturers need to get ready ..."

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