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LATEST CHINA MARKETING AND CONSUMERS INSIGHTS
How E-Commerce Is Changing Retail in China
China isn’t just leading the world in e-commerce growth—it’s rewriting the rules of retail altogether. In early 2025, the Ministry of Commerce reported ¥3.6 trillion ($499.6 billion) in online retail sales in just one quarter. But these numbers only scratch the surface. From algorithmic feeds to C2M manufacturing and bonded-zone cross-border fulfillment, China has created Earth’s most […]
5 Keys to Understand Chinese Consumer Behavior in 2025
China’s consumer market in 2025 is vast, dynamic, and evolving in surprising ways. With retail sales reaching nearly ¥48.8 trillion ($6.8 trillion) in 2024, it’s one of the world’s largest consumer markets – but it’s not one homogeneous block. Understanding Chinese consumers means appreciating critical differences between urban and rural shoppers, generational shifts in attitudes, […]
How China Became the World’s E-Commerce King
China’s e-commerce market reached US$3.1 trillion in 2024, growing 6.3% annually and climbing to US$3.85 trillion by 2028. Nearly half of all global online transactions now happen in China, making this the story of how China became the world’s e-commerce king. But the story isn’t just about scale. It’s about how shopping became part of digital life for over a […]
11 Chinese Social Media Platforms: A Comprehensive Overview of the Top Performers
China is a vast market with a population exceeding 1.3 billion people. As of June 2025, the number of Chinese netizens exceeded 1.12 billion, accounting for nearly 80% of the country’s total population. With the development of the Internet and the widespread use of mobile technology, an increasing number of people are using social media to connect, […]
China Retail Market: Trends, Growth, and Reinventing the Customer Experience
China’s retail market is experiencing robust growth, with the sector’s size estimated to reach USD 1.94 trillion in 2024 and projected to expand to USD 2.87 trillion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 8.17%. This growth is fueled by rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanization, and the proliferation of e-commerce platforms like Alibaba’s Tmall and […]
What is China’s Digital Transformation?
China’s digital transformation involves rapidly adopting advanced technologies like AI, 5G, IoT, and big data to modernize its economy and society. This includes integrating these technologies into traditional industries to create efficient and innovative business models. The transformation focuses on building digital infrastructure, enhancing services, and fostering tech-driven innovation across sectors like finance, healthcare, and […]
What is Chinese Consumer Behavior?
Chinese consumer behavior refers to the purchasing habits, preferences, and decision-making processes of consumers in China. This behavior is shaped by rapid technological advancements, cultural traditions, shifting economic conditions, and the continuously evolving digital landscape. Businesses that understand Chinese consumer behavior can refine their products, marketing strategies, and services to align with the specific needs […]
Lessons from China’s Digital Transformation for Global Brands
Companies everywhere are looking to China for digital transformation lessons. It is now common knowledge that companies need digital transformation in order to cut costs and run efficiently in the modern age. It involves streamlining processes and the adoption of new technologies. But why China specifically? By this year, China’s digital transformation sector is expected […]
Why Hire a Keynote Speaker?
The age old question “why hire a keynote speaker?”. Well, they distill complex ideas into engaging narratives, setting the stage for events with their ability to connect and inspire. A keynote speaker is important in establishing the event’s theme and guiding audience engagement, leaving a lasting impression that resonates long after the event concludes. Again, […]
Fashion China: 35 Independent Chinese Designers to Watch in 2024 – A Report by Ashley Dudarenok, Gemma A. Williams and ONEWAYX
China, often associated with technological advancements and manufacturing achievements, is also a fertile ground for creative minds in fashion. Despite being relatively young, China’s fashion ecosystem has demonstrated remarkable resilience. “China’s undergoing a transformation—post-COVID reopening, the natural slowdown of economic maturity, demographic changes, and more. These shifts are mirrored in fashion, with unique, homegrown designers […]
How Chinese Companies are Creating Engaging and Social Gaming Experiences in 2023
In the fast-changing digital world, China leads the way in combining gaming and social media. The importance of being adaptable to digital innovation, especially given the context of Chinese consumers has been foreseen from experts in the industry. It’s not just in China, the global gamification market is set to grow over USD 34 million […]
6 Lessons to Learn on the Future of Retail from China 2023
The retail industry is constantly evolving, and China has emerged as a global leader in shaping the future of retail. With its massive consumer market, technological advancements, and innovative approaches, China’s retail landscape offers valuable insights and lessons for the rest of the world. China’s retail market will experience a compound annual growth rate exceeding […]
