On Monday, 10 February 2025, the Holland & Barrett headquarters in London played host to an event that delved into the rapidly evolving landscape of China’s health and wellness industry. CBBC’s first China Chat of 2025 brought together industry leaders, strategists and innovators to discuss the ongoing seismic shifts in Chinese consumer behaviour and the opportunities these changes present for global brands. The event was a timely exploration of how …
On 30 January, CBBC hosted China Consumer Scotland 2025 at drinks brand Edrington’s Glasgow headquarters. The event focused on Scottish consumer brands in China, with a strong presence of whisky makers and luxury clothing companies in the audience. CBBC’s Director of Consumer Economy, Antoaneta Becker, welcomed attendees and introduced the state of the Chinese market in the Year of the Snake. She highlighted that while challenges exist in operating within the Chinese …
The British Library recently hosted a landmark event to inaugurate the collaboration, which exemplifies a commitment to bridging the UK and China through innovative cultural exchange. The event was supported by the China-Britain Business Council. This special gathering brought together authors, scholars, publishers and digital innovators to celebrate the transformative power of literature in a globalised, technology-driven world. Setting the Stage The event, held in the British Library’s iconic conference …
In a groundbreaking cultural collaboration, the British Library and Chinese online publishing company Yuewen are launching a three-year partnership to explore and celebrate the rise of internet literature in the digital age The British Library x Yuewen partnership reflects the dynamic and growing world of Chinese internet literature, which has redefined the relationship between authors and readers, attracted hundreds of millions of devotees, and produced countless adaptations across various media. …
BE Education has become a prominent player in bridging the gap between the British and Chinese education systems. What started as a simple favour for a friend has grown into a business that not only helps Chinese students enter prestigious British schools but also fosters cultural exchange and understanding between the two nations BE Education’s story began when William Vanbergen, a British entrepreneur, came to China over 20 years …
China has emerged as one of the world’s most dynamic consumer markets, with fast growth in many consumer segments driven by the middle class’ expansion and shifting lifestyles. The report, Profiling China’s Fastest-Growing Consumer Segments by WPIC Marketing + Technologies, dives into several flourishing sectors – beauty, fashion, wellness, outdoor sports, pet care, and home goods – providing key insights for brands seeking opportunities within China’s consumer segments. The role …
The Chinese social media landscape can be daunting. With a unique blend of diversity and integration, platforms like WeChat and Douyin are reshaping how consumers engage and transact. In this rapidly-evolving landscape, a new guide by the China-Britain Business Council and Sinorbis aims to demystify these powerful channels The Chinese social media landscape can be a tough one to understand. It is both more diverse and more integrated than its …
To mark the 70th anniversary of the China-Britain Business Council, FOCUS speaks to companies that have experienced outstanding success in the Chinese market over the last seven decades In this instalment, FOCUS talks to Mark Su, President of Greater China for Johnson Matthey, a leading British multinational company in the field of sustainable technologies What has been Johnson Matthey’s history in China? Johnson Matthey (JM) has been active in China since …
China Consumer 2024, which took place on 14 October at London’s 4 Hamilton Place, saw over 200 delegates in attendance as brands and entrepreneurs joined expert speakers to understand the latest news, trends and opportunities in China’s growing consumer market CBBC’s newly appointed Chief Executive Peter Burnett opened the event, stating that China will be the single largest growing consumer market by 2030 and will contribute 40% of the worldwide …
Tom Pattinson talks to Laurent Taisne, the Shanghai-based French cosmetics entrepreneur who is revolutionising the concept of lipstick with his physical-digital object, the YiZhiJi Taisne got his first taste of China in the 1990s when he visited as a backpacker, so when he was asked by L’Oréal to return to China to launch the French cosmetic company’s China research and development division 20 years ago, he leapt at the chance. …