Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, with approximately 15 million permanent residents and an area of around 3,842 square kilometers in southern China, serves as the political and economic hub of the Pearl River Delta (PRD) and the heart of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Nearly 60% of the world’s top 500 companies […]

WeChat Mini Programs have taken China’s digital landscape by storm, quietly revolutionizing how brands connect with consumers on the country’s most popular social media platform. If you’re a marketer eyeing the Chinese market, understanding WeChat Mini Programs is essential. These “apps within an app” enable users to shop, play, and interact with brands without leaving […]

The term “String of Pearls” was coined by American consultancy Booz Allen Hamilton in a 2005 report. Western analysts employed the metaphor to describe a perceived Chinese plan to acquire a chain of overseas port facilities spanning from the South China Sea to the Suez Canal, thereby enabling Beijing to project its naval power across […]

Live streaming in China has transformed from a trendy marketing tactic into a full-fledged retail and entertainment infrastructure. Platforms like Douyin, Taobao Live, and WeChat Channels have evolved into end-to-end commerce ecosystems, while category specialists like Bilibili and Huya dominate gaming and fandom niches.  In 2025, the sector is defined by AI-driven personalization, store-led broadcasts, […]

China’s social credit system is a national framework that tracks legal and commercial integrity. It combines government databases, court records, and regulatory lists to reward compliance and penalize violations. The system aims to improve trust in transactions, enforce existing laws, and reduce fraud across sectors. As of 2025, it remains under development. National platforms share […]

Mainland China blocks Pinterest, so designers and influencers turn to local and global platforms for visual inspiration. In recent years, a handful of apps and websites have become go-to sources for creative imagery in China. These include lifestyle and social platforms, designer communities, and free image libraries. Each offers its spin on “pinning” ideas. The […]

China’s capacity for mega projects continues to reshape its economic landscape and technological frontier in 2026 and beyond. From record-breaking infrastructure feats to cutting-edge tech initiatives, these projects are not just grand in scale – they carry strategic significance. In this comprehensive overview, we explore the most significant China mega projects across transportation, urban development, energy, […]

Alibaba Group is far more than China’s leading e-commerce company. In 2025, it stands as a sprawling digital ecosystem that touches nearly every aspect of consumer and enterprise life. From online marketplaces to fintech, logistics, cloud computing, and AI research, Alibaba has established an interconnected network that drives trade, technology, and services worldwide. This vast […]

China’s influencer economy is bigger, faster, and more competitive than ever. In 2024 alone, MCNs — multi-channel networks — were behind many of the country’s record-breaking livestream sales and viral content trends. They’re the engines connecting brands with top creators, building campaigns across Douyin, Kuaishou, Bilibili, and RedNote, and turning social buzz into measurable sales. […]

If you’re asking what Douyin is, it’s not just a Chinese version of TikTok. It’s a digital universe where content, commerce, and payment are tightly linked. A viewer can discover a product, watch it in use, and make a purchase, all without ever leaving the feed. In March 2025, Douyin reached 1 billion monthly active […]

Succeeding in China takes more than a well-known brand or a global strategy. Companies often struggle when they fail to connect with local habits, preferences, and expectations. Many overlook a simple but powerful question: What is market research?  Without answering this correctly, brands miss the insights that drive real engagement. Amazon closed its marketplace in China after […]

In China, innovation isn’t waiting in a lab—it’s already running on the streets. Autonomous vehicles operate without safety drivers. Drones handle last-mile delivery. AI systems manage hospital triage, logistics, and municipal services. What makes this possible isn’t one company or breakthrough—it’s a national system built for speed, scale, and execution. Backed by complex infrastructure, measurable […]