China Spotlight

The Hot Pot team share key consumer, branding and ecommerce updates from the world’s most dynamic economy

Douyin China e-commerce
Lu Zhao 20 December 2024

How Douyin Is Reshaping China's Ecommerce Scene and Premium Marketing

Douyin, China’s version of TikTok, has become an unignorable force in ecommerce, challenging...
Social Media Ecommerce View post - How Douyin Is Reshaping China's Ecommerce Scene and Premium Marketing
Lu Zhao 5 December 2024

Top Performing Athleisure Brands on China’s Ecommerce Platforms

In the first half of 2024, China’s athleisure market continued its upward trajectory across...
Fitness & Wellbeing Fashion Athleisure View post - Top Performing Athleisure Brands on China’s Ecommerce Platforms
Lu Zhao 26 November 2024

Is China Ready for the No-Bra Movement?

Recently, Chinese social media platforms like Weibo have seen a surge in discussions around...
Fashion View post - Is China Ready for the No-Bra Movement?
taobao double 11 shopping festival
Adam Sandzer 7 November 2024

What Brands Can Expect from China’s Double 11 Shopping Festival 2024

Double 11 always brings a sense of nostalgia for me personally. I recall vividly the...
Insights View post - What Brands Can Expect from China’s Double 11 Shopping Festival 2024
athleisure wear china
Lu Zhao 31 October 2024

From Sweatpants to Sweaters: Analysing China’s Athleisure Wear Boom

Boosted by health awareness, increased outdoor interest, and governmental support post-Covid,...
Fitness & Wellbeing Fashion Insights Athleisure View post - From Sweatpants to Sweaters: Analysing China’s Athleisure Wear Boom
Lu Zhao 2 October 2024

Chasing the Northern Lights: Chinese Travellers Fuel Global Aurora Tourism

As winter approaches, aurora-seeking Chinese tourists are expected to flock to...
Insights View post - Chasing the Northern Lights: Chinese Travellers Fuel Global Aurora Tourism
Lu Zhao 19 September 2024

Stress Relief Meets Hair Care: Why Head Spas Are the Latest Obsession in China

Chinese young consumers are increasingly seeking new ways to relax, such as foot...
Strategy Insights View post - Stress Relief Meets Hair Care: Why Head Spas Are the Latest Obsession in China
Lu Zhao 12 September 2024

Top 5 Search Trends First Half of 2024 on Chinese Social Media

Chinese social media platform Little Red Book (Xiaohongshu 小红书) recently released data...
Strategy Insights View post - Top 5 Search Trends First Half of 2024 on Chinese Social Media
Lu Zhao 29 August 2024

Why China’s Birdwatching Trend Is an Unlikely Flagship for Female Empowerment

Birdwatching, historically rooted in 18th-century Britain, has evolved into a...
Insights Sports & Outdoor View post - Why China’s Birdwatching Trend Is an Unlikely Flagship for Female Empowerment