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China’s middle class forces Arc’teryx to face ESG reality
Arc’teryx’s fireworks show in the Himalayas backfired. China’s middle class is redefining ESG expectations and reshaping premium brand loyalty.
Sep 23
iFlytek’s AI tutor doubled revenue in six months
Inside the strategy that turned Spark X1 into a commercial win, blending advanced reasoning models, education-focused AI, and 2,000 retail centers to…
Sep 9
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China digital landscape in 12 charts
E-commerce saturation, mini program breakthroughs, and shifting engagement patterns define China’s digital economy in 2025.
Aug 24
China internet in 2025: scale, shifts, and the battle for user time
China’s internet user base reached 1.123 billion by June 2025, adding 14.36 million in six months, for a penetration rate of 79.7%. Find out details…
Aug 22
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China’s next interface: AI companions
Fusing tactile design with emotional intelligence, China’s AI companion boom is reshaping global norms in consumer tech, monetization, and intimacy…
Jul 3
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Inside China’s FMCG slowdown and premium pivots
From discount shopping in smaller cities to premium toothpaste and coffee, China’s shoppers are redefining value. Here’s how brands are adapting to win.
Jul 1
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Why Starbucks blinked in China’s tea-led future
Starbucks is shedding its legacy in China, slashing prices, chasing tea trends, and mimicking local rival Luckin. It battles slowing growth in the…
Jun 26
China’s 618 festival matures beyond the price war
This year's 618 marks a dramatic shift in China's retail strategy—less price-cutting, more platform cooperation, content-driven commerce, and instant…
Jun 16
Vintage photo trend turns heads in China
Scarcity, nostalgia, and celebrity influence turn a discontinued photo format into China’s latest consumer sensation.
Jun 3
China’s most valuable brands in 2025
China’s top brands are growing faster, getting smarter, and reshaping global perceptions—with TikTok, Little Swan, and State Grid leading the…
May 22
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China’s consumers going premium, personal
Emerging consumer trends in China reveal high-end, digital-driven growth alongside significant structural shifts.
May 6
Chagee’s nasdaq debut reshapes china’s tea race
Nasdaq‑listed Chagee parlayed a single‑SKU, franchise‑powered sprint into a US $6 billion market debut, signaling China’s upscale tea boom is primed for…
Apr 22
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