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Did you know that the ice cream market in China is the largest in the world? And how about the answer to that other mystery: …
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At first glance the distribution business I usually talk about and international education consultants may not have a great deal in common. Look again though, …
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Whilst I believe the Chinese chocolate market is a worthwhile & growing opportunity for the right brands, I wanted to write this blog post more …
Continue Reading5 Trends to focus on in Chinese Consumer Behaviour 2023
2022 was probably the worst year that most Chinese consumers can remember. However the abrupt scrapping of Zero Covid altered the trajectory of the market, …
Continue Reading2023 Year of the Rabbit Characteristics & what is your “benmingnian year”?
Around a quarter of the world’s population are celebrating ringing in the lunar new year (often simply referred to as Chinese New Year) so if …
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