Consumer and technological trends in China
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Consumer and technological trends in China
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June 10, 2020 3:40 AM
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Chinese drone 'taxis' with no pilots will deliver goods to houses | Daily

Chinese drone 'taxis' with no pilots will deliver goods to houses | Daily | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The pilot-less 'air taxis' from EHang can carry up to 150 kilos (331 pounds) of goods per flight and send them to remote and mountainous areas, according to their manufacturer ..."

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May 31, 2020 2:58 AM
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China signals a complete ban on the eating of dog meat ahead of notorious Yulin festival | Daily

China signals a complete ban on the eating of dog meat ahead of notorious Yulin festival | Daily | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China has hinted that it could ban dog meat from the dinner table after approving a proposed directive to classify dogs as companion animals instead of farm animals officially ..."

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May 25, 2020 8:08 AM
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35% of Shanghai residents are now 60 years old or older –

35% of Shanghai residents are now 60 years old or older – | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"There are 2,729 centenarians living in Shanghai..."

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May 12, 2020 1:42 PM
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From Bruce Lee to L’Oreal, China is pumping up optimism for court cases against intellectual-property thieves

From Bruce Lee to L’Oreal, China is pumping up optimism for court cases against intellectual-property thieves | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Frustration is giving way to optimism for global companies in their long-running fights against intellectual property theft in China. Recent New Balance and Spin Master court awards are cementing the new push, lawyers say ..."

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May 7, 2020 1:51 AM
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After coronavirus, young Chinese consumers are selling their goods | News & Analysis | BoF

After coronavirus, young Chinese consumers are selling their goods | News & Analysis | BoF | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Many Gen-Z and Millenial shoppers are offloading possessions and embracing a new-found less-is-more attitude. .."

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May 4, 2020 4:31 AM
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BTS’ Jungkook breaks the Internet⁠ (again⁠) with Twitter’s most-liked tweet this week

BTS’ Jungkook breaks the Internet⁠ (again⁠) with Twitter’s most-liked tweet this week | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"A two-word tweet from one of K-pop’s most beloved artists has received over 2 million likes….and counting ..."

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May 2, 2020 11:31 AM
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VR travel, presale deals, and hotel robots

VR travel, presale deals, and hotel robots | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"As China slowly emerges from lockdown, new priorities for travelers are forcing domestic tourism companies to adapt, international players should take note ..."

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April 28, 2020 2:30 AM
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Chinese consumers can now customize their Michael Kors bags

Chinese consumers can now customize their Michael Kors bags | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Dubbed "MK My Way," the new customization service will debut on Alibaba Group's e-commerce site Tmall before a global rollout later this year ..."

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April 26, 2020 11:10 AM
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Drones and self-driving robots used to fight coronavirus in China

Drones and self-driving robots used to fight coronavirus in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China is deploying robots and drones to fight coronavirus by remotely disinfecting hospitals, delivering food or enforcing quarantine restrictions ..."

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April 25, 2020 12:50 AM
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Wuhan snatches up $4.2 million in WeChat coupons in 9 minutes

Wuhan snatches up $4.2 million in WeChat coupons in 9 minutes | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Local governments are using WeChat coupons to encourage domestic 'revenge spending' amid slowing global demand ..."

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April 17, 2020 12:38 AM
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China’s economy shrinks, ending a nearly half a century of growth - The New York Times

China’s economy shrinks, ending a nearly half a century of growth - The New York Times | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The contraction comes at a time when the rest of the world needs an economic boost, underscoring how momentous the task of reviving the global economy will be ..."

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April 11, 2020 11:57 AM
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China removes dogs from livestock list, in step toward ban on consumption

China removes dogs from livestock list, in step toward ban on consumption | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China has drawn up new guidelines to reclassify dogs as pets rather than livestock, the agriculture ministry said, part of a response to the coronavirus outbreak that ..."

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April 8, 2020 2:27 AM
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China consumers wary of spending after coronavirus —

China consumers wary of spending after coronavirus — | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Even as the country shows confidence that it has the pandemic under control, many people are still uncertain about China's economic prospects ..."

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June 6, 2020 8:22 AM
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Hunan baby products shop fined 2 million yuan for marketing protein powder as infant formula –

Hunan baby products shop fined 2 million yuan for marketing protein powder as infant formula – | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"One mom said her child stopped growing after being put on the powder ..."

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May 26, 2020 6:56 AM
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Coronavirus threatens Chinese traditions of chopsticks and family-style meals - Moneycontrol.com

Coronavirus threatens Chinese traditions of chopsticks and family-style meals - Moneycontrol.com | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Faced with the spread of the coronavirus, the government is promoting using serving utensils, but resistance is strong. Sharing food with personal chopsticks is one way Chinese people express intimacy ..."

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May 21, 2020 9:28 AM
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E-commerce: China's resilient digital footprint

E-commerce: China's resilient digital footprint | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"E-commerce has emerged as a shining light of continued commerce during the Covid-19 crisis, in particular as China started to emerge out of lockdown ..."

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May 12, 2020 1:57 AM
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Alibaba's Luxury Soho platform to draw younger consumers - Fibre2Fashion

Alibaba's Luxury Soho platform to draw younger consumers - Fibre2Fashion | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Alibaba Group has piloted Luxury Soho, a new platform named after New York's Soho district and aimed at young, value-conscious luxury shoppers. It is aimed at helping luxury..."

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May 4, 2020 4:36 AM
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#BelieveInBamBamDay: The immense influence of GOT7's BamBam which continues to inspire fans worldwide

#BelieveInBamBamDay: The immense influence of GOT7's BamBam which continues to inspire fans worldwide | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The immense influence of GOT7's BamBam globally remains to be unparalled, and it has also been inspiring fans to follow his footsteps ..."

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May 4, 2020 4:28 AM
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Coronavirus: as fear factor continues, Chinese consumers seek spending on family, emotional connections

Coronavirus: as fear factor continues, Chinese consumers seek spending on family, emotional connections | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Retail sales fell by almost 16 per cent in March, but the country’s wealthy middle class can help put economy back on track, analysts say ..."

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April 28, 2020 1:47 PM
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China’s factories are back. Its consumers aren’t. - The New York Times

China’s factories are back. Its consumers aren’t. - The New York Times | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The manufacturing giant is once again turning out steel and cellphones. But job losses and pay cuts have left its people reluctant to spend — a problem the U.S. and Europe may soon face, too ..."

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April 27, 2020 9:20 AM
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China’s electric kitchenware and home appliances’ sales spiked ... amid coronavirus outbreak - ChinaKnowledge

China’s electric kitchenware and home appliances’ sales spiked ... amid coronavirus outbreak - ChinaKnowledge | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The February’s compulsory homestay quarantine in China has churned out millions of amateur chefs and force conscripted homemakers ..."

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April 25, 2020 11:54 AM
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Starbucks to debut Beyond Meat products in China

Starbucks to debut Beyond Meat products in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The partnership with Starbucks marks Beyond Meat's entry into the Chinese market ..."

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April 24, 2020 9:00 AM
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China ranks its 100 happiest tourist attractions –

China ranks its 100 happiest tourist attractions – | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The keys to happiness: history, roller coasters, and pandas ..."

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April 13, 2020 6:44 AM
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The changing role of the celebrity amid a global crisis —

The changing role of the celebrity amid a global crisis — | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"As the coronavirus has spread around the world, the culture of celebrities and influencers has seen an increased backlash in places like the United States, where many stars are seen as being out of touch with the realities faced by the vast majority of the population ..."

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April 10, 2020 11:59 AM
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China shoppers' focus on wellbeing to drive healthy snacks – deep dive, part two | Food Industry Analysis | just-food

China shoppers' focus on wellbeing to drive healthy snacks – deep dive, part two | Food Industry Analysis | just-food | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"In part two of our deep dive into healthy snack segments in China,Wang Fangqing outlines how the markets for yogurt, nut snacks and snack bars could develop...."

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