Are you a UK consumer brand seeking your next big opportunity? Are you intrigued by China’s emerging market trends and developments in the post-pandemic climate? Would you like to receive advice and actionable takeaways on how your company can succeed in China from leading experts, while networking with like-minded British consumer brands? Then don’t miss the chance to join us at China Consumer 2023! Register now Introducing China Consumer 2023 …
Renowned for its golden sandy beaches and tropical climate, today, the “Hawaii of China” is generating headlines for its business-friendly environment – and some of the world’s biggest companies are taking note Hainan’s location in the warm waters of the South China Sea have long made it a haven for fishing and agriculture and, in more recent years, tourism, but in the early 2020s, a series of beneficial import and …
As 2023 gets going, three new categories of consumer have emerged: high-end fashion adopters, quality life practisers and trend chasers – and they’ve all become leading forces in the country’s apparel market, writes Qing Na from Dao Insights The emergence of a more diverse and niche-interest-driven Gen-Z consumer has led to a rethink of the styles being championed by fashion’s biggest players. Aiming to cater to both fast-changing aesthetic tastes …
After one of the worst economic performances on record in 2022 with 3% GDP growth, it’s now all hands on deck in a bid to revive the world’s second-largest economy. Qing Na from Dao Insights explores what kind of economic policies the Chinese government is putting in place post-pandemic This ambition was reiterated by Guo Tingting, Vice Minister of Commerce, at the first press conference of the new year hosted …
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Chinese travellers were the number one contributors to global tourism. Now that travel restrictions have been lifted, when can we expect the return of Chinese tourists to the UK? Since most day-to-day Covid restrictions were lifted in December, domestic travel in China has bounced back with a vengeance, helped by the start of the annual Lunar New Year travel rush. It is predicted that more than …
China’s sportswear market is set to become the world’s largest, propelled by government initiatives, changing trends, and growing health awareness. Here’s how British brands can take advantage Sportswear retailers have turned their attention to China, and for good reason. Although the US continues to be the largest market for sportswear worldwide, with a market size of US$45 billion, its expansion rate is only 2.5%. The Chinese sportswear market is expanding …
Following October’s 20th Party Congress, China has started to be more open about its push for the revival of supply and marketing cooperatives – government backed stores known as gongxiaoshe fondly remembered by the country’s elderly folk. Qing Na from Dao Insights explores why the initiative is being revived now Gongxiaoshe first emerged in July 1950 and were commonplace in China during the planned economy. Normally found in rural areas, …
Starting from 1 January 2023, an updated Catalogue of Industries to Encourage Foreign Investment (2022 Edition), issued by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Commerce (MofCom), will come into effect – so who are the main beneficiaries? The catalogue identifies industries where foreign direct investment (FDI) will be welcome and treated with favourable policies. Investments in encouraged industries can usually enjoy benefits such as exemption …
From self-heating hot pot to trendy instant noodles, food and drink brands are rushing to create products that appeal to the growing number of people in China who are single or live alone, writes Qing Na from Dao Insights Solo dining restaurants with tables and chairs sectioned into individual booths like private train compartments have drawn increasing footfall from white-collar eaters in major Chinese cities over the past few years. …
The Brands of Britain Tour is a newly established programme launching next year which aims to bring together UK brands with multinational corporations and state-owned enterprises in Beijing and Shanghai The China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) has developed the Brands of Britain Tour to help British brands grow their customer base and boost brand awareness among target audiences. The Brands of Britain Tour is a programme through which we will visit …