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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August 20, 2021 3:57 AM
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Will Instagram’s new translation tool win over Chinese consumers?

Will Instagram’s new translation tool win over Chinese consumers? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Instagram launched a new translation tool in its Instagram Stories feature, but will it draw more brands and Chinese consumers to the app? ..."

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August 9, 2021 9:18 AM
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Seven Chinese cultural faux pas to avoid

Seven Chinese cultural faux pas to avoid | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Chinese culture has been around for a long, long time, so it’s hardly surprising that there are some deeply-rooted cultural faux pas ..."

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July 11, 2021 7:01 AM
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Five useful words that describe the dating scene in China

Five useful words that describe the dating scene in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Understand some of the romantic and family pressures facing young Chinese people today, and learn what it takes to succeed in China’s ultra-competitive dating scene ..."

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July 3, 2021 1:33 PM
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These Chinese Millennials are ‘chilling,’ and Beijing isn’t happy - The New York Times

These Chinese Millennials are ‘chilling,’ and Beijing isn’t happy - The New York Times | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Young people in China have set off a nascent counterculture movement that involves lying down and doing as little as possible ..."

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June 29, 2021 3:35 AM
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In backlash against foreign brands, Chinese consumers pick local | Business and Economy News | Al Jazeera

In backlash against foreign brands, Chinese consumers pick local | Business and Economy News | Al Jazeera | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Nationalism is pushing sales of local brands, including pride in China’s recovery from COVID as other nations struggle ..."

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June 15, 2021 11:08 AM
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China’s ‘elf ear’ cosmetic surgery increasingly sought by young people seeking a thinner, slimmer face 

China’s ‘elf ear’ cosmetic surgery increasingly sought by young people seeking a thinner, slimmer face  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Young Chinese are flocking to clinics to have a potentially dangerous cosmetic procedure to make their ears longer and pointed in the belief it will make their faces look slimmer and younger ..."

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June 3, 2021 6:14 AM
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China accuses Western firms over 'harmful' kids' goods

China accuses Western firms over 'harmful' kids' goods | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China has accused several Western clothing brands of selling goods that could be harmful to children. A warning notice on the country’s customs administration website listed 81 items imported by companies including Nike, H&M and Zara ..."

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May 30, 2021 3:37 AM
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Dior's embrace of China's adored transgender icon Jin Xing Is a win

Dior's embrace of China's adored transgender icon Jin Xing Is a win | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"While other luxury brands are struggling with their ambassadorial announcements, how did Dior’s appointment of transgender icon Jin Xing work? ..."

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May 20, 2021 5:29 AM
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Dead puppies and kittens in crates reveal the dark side of China's mystery box craze

Dead puppies and kittens in crates reveal the dark side of China's mystery box craze | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"On May 3, Chinese animal rights group Love Home found 156 boxes of months' old puppies and kittens, some of whom were dead. The animals had become victims of a shopping craze sweeping China called "mystery boxes."..."

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April 11, 2021 3:11 AM
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Will China unplug Tesla soon?

Will China unplug Tesla soon? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Tesla has attracted praise and favorable attention from fans and the government in the past, but is it headed for a fall in China? ..."

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April 3, 2021 1:21 PM
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China poverty: Beijing says it’s been eradicated, but what exactly has been achieved?

China poverty: Beijing says it’s been eradicated, but what exactly has been achieved? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China claimed last year it had met a long-trumpeted target of lifting all its people out of extreme poverty. But what exactly has been achieved and how sustainable is it? ..."

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April 3, 2021 11:37 AM
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Game Over: China arrests 10, says it's busted the world's biggest video game cheating ring - CBS News

Game Over: China arrests 10, says it's busted the world's biggest video game cheating ring - CBS News | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Ten people were arrested and $76 million, along with luxury cars, was seized from the group accused of selling cheating software ..."

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March 22, 2021 8:38 AM
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Luxury faces mixed reaction in China

Luxury faces mixed reaction in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Chinese netizens are chastising a new “debutante style” as flexingover owning luxury items. How, then, will luxury brands’ Gen-Z strategies be affected? ..."

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August 16, 2021 1:12 AM
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Internet technology brings positive changes to China’s fitness industry - People's Daily Online

Internet technology brings positive changes to China’s fitness industry - People's Daily Online | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Internet technology has brought positive changes to China’s fitness industry amid the country’s efforts..."

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July 29, 2021 3:29 AM
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Chinese city offers cash handouts to incentivize more childbirths amid demographic crisis 

Chinese city offers cash handouts to incentivize more childbirths amid demographic crisis  | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero..."

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July 5, 2021 3:35 AM
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How luxury brands prosper from China’s scary C-pop fans

How luxury brands prosper from China’s scary C-pop fans | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"C-pop stars have taken over luxury campaigns thanks to young China’s surging purchasing power. But how can brands avoid the pitfalls of these fan economies? ..."

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July 2, 2021 8:44 AM
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Cartier finds great potential for luxury in China | investinchina.chinadaily.com.cn

Cartier finds great potential for luxury in China | investinchina.chinadaily.com.cn | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Cartier said China is the first market to offer the French luxury goods brand a robust rebound in sales since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out ..."

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June 22, 2021 10:56 AM
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China population: infertility rate rising faster than expected, new reproductive study shows

China population: infertility rate rising faster than expected, new reproductive study shows | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"One out of every 5.6 couples of childbearing age in China is unable to make a baby despite frequently having unprotected sex for at least a year ..."

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June 15, 2021 10:44 AM
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Fan Bingbing lookalike among Chinese celebrity doppelgängers landing themselves in hot water for cashing in on their resemblances

Fan Bingbing lookalike among Chinese celebrity doppelgängers landing themselves in hot water for cashing in on their resemblances | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"A lookalike of Chinese actress Fan Bingbing is among many who have landed themselves in hot water after profiting from their celebrity resemblances .."

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June 2, 2021 4:34 AM
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How China's Tencent avoided an antitrust push, for now. - The New York Times

How China's Tencent avoided an antitrust push, for now. - The New York Times | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Tencent’s popularity may help it avoid trouble with Beijing. But its vast power could still squelch innovation in the world’s largest online market ..."

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May 23, 2021 4:38 AM
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He promised a dreamy wedding proposal. Fans got a 5-hour sale. - The New York Times

He promised a dreamy wedding proposal. Fans got a 5-hour sale. - The New York Times | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"A Chinese influencer was barred from a video-sharing app after luring viewers to a livestreamed engagement, where he promoted makeup, perfume and mobile phones ..."

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April 25, 2021 1:20 AM
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This is the Chinese short video app that wants to fight TikTok

This is the Chinese short video app that wants to fight TikTok | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Kwai comes to Mexico in order to position itself and give Mexicans an alternative to entertain, enrich and seek dynamic and fun spaces that show their own reality ..."

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April 7, 2021 5:00 AM
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China’s digital Yuan points to the future of money

China’s digital Yuan points to the future of money | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"By far the most advanced digital currency in the world, China’s digital Yuan is in pilot phase across the country, and companies should be aware of these changes, as this is much more than a new payment technology as it is a digitalisation of money itself ..."

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April 3, 2021 12:15 PM
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China economy: why are small rural banks important, and what problems do they face?

China economy: why are small rural banks important, and what problems do they face? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The central government’s message to China’s 1,641 rural banks is clear: they must continue to support the financial needs of counties and agricultural areas, while also managing financial risk more effectively ..."

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March 24, 2021 3:05 AM
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Has fur finally had its day in China?

Has fur finally had its day in China? | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Prada, Michael Kors, and Gucci have all signed up to be fur-free. Now China’s biggest kids brand joins the list. Has fur finally had its day? ..."

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