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Jonathan Smith 15 October 2025

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...

Fitness & Wellbeing Sports China Playbook View post - China Playbook Unlocked: On Running Campaign Softens Up Shanghai

Jonathan Smith 30 September 2025

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...

Fashion Insights China Playbook View post - China Playbook Unlocked: Gucci Exhibits Its Iconic Bamboo Bags in Shanghai

Jonathan Smith 16 May 2025

China is hard. That’s the truth too many brands learn too late. It’s not just another big...

Strategy Insights Ecommerce View post - Why Every Global Brand Should Rethink Its China Strategy – Now

Jonathan Smith 22 April 2025

The global fitness and athleisure market is dynamic, but one region stands out as a beacon of...

Fitness & Wellbeing Insights Sports & Outdoor View post - Why China is the Best Long-Term Bet for Fitness Brands

Jonathan Smith 4 March 2024

Up until recently, with a few exceptions, China required animal testing on all imported...

Beauty News View post - China Beauty: Timeline of Animal Testing Regulations

Jonathan Smith 19 January 2022

UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL During last year’s Singles’ Day, beauty brands came out on...

Strategy Beauty Insights View post - 5 Beauty Brands That Could Improve In China

Jonathan Smith 17 January 2022

Hot Pot is privileged to partner with one of Britain’s most iconic and historical...

Insights News Retail View post - China Case Study: Liberty of London

Jonathan Smith 5 January 2022

As we wave off 2021, and welcome in 2022, many of us take the opportunity to...

Insights News View post - Hot Pot’s 2022 Predictions for China

Jonathan Smith 10 December 2021

In January this year, the Economist announced that “retailers everywhere should look at...

Strategy Retail View post - Interview: China’s Changing Fashion Landscape