China Spotlight

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

Jonathan Smith 10 December 2021
In January this year, the Economist announced that “retailers everywhere should look at...
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Adam Sandzer 7 December 2021
“Look beyond the numbers” Alibaba urged in the wake of this year’s Singles Day event, in...
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Jonathan Smith 17 November 2021
Singles' day, 11.11, or “Double 11” originated as a celebration of singledom in China...
News Retail View post - Singles’ Day 2021: expert opinions
Jonathan Smith 1 November 2021
Hot Pot China recently hosted its first offline event since pre-pandemic at the stunning...
Strategy View post - “China Ecommerce: Now & Next” Key Takeaways
Paul Hickey 14 October 2021
With international travel off the cards again this year for Chinese tourists, it was...
News View post - “Va-caution”: Chinese Travellers take on this year’s Golden Week
Jonathan Smith 13 October 2021
Is VR (virtual reality) marketing heralding a new age of marketing? Flaunting Oculus VR...
Adam Sandzer 12 October 2021
For any business hoping to “do” e-commerce in China, understanding the TP ecosystem is...
Strategy Retail View post - Mastering ecommerce partner (TP) Selection & Setup in China
Pippa Ebel 8 September 2021
Interviews on China’s journey towards sustainability with experts on the ground.
News View post - Team Green? China’s sustainability conscious consumers
Jonathan Smith 6 September 2021
Who says advertising can’t be romantic? The Hot Pot China team, never ones to shy away...
Strategy Beauty Retail View post - QiXi 2021: Valentine’s Campaigns sparking passion