China Spotlight

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

Ecommerce

china sports footwear market
Adam Sandzer 1 July 2025
China's sports footwear market is a thriving $9.7 billion category that grew 16% in 2024...
Fitness & Wellbeing Sports & Outdoor Ecommerce View post - China's Sports Footwear Market: 3 Must-Know Trends for Every Brand
Lu Zhao 20 June 2025
Planning your China ecommerce calendar? You’ll want to keep this guide close. In a market that...
Marketing Ecommerce View post - Your Ultimate China Ecommerce Calendar: Key Shopping Festivals
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
china trade partners tps
Adam Sandzer 14 April 2025
For global brands entering the Chinese market, working with a trade partner (TP) is often a...
Strategy Insights Ecommerce View post - 5 Ways Trade Partners (TPs) Can Boost or Ruin Your Brand in China
china e-commerce warehouse
Adam Sandzer 24 January 2025
Coupons? Pay Later? Chinese ecommerce platforms have been encouraging customers to make...
Insights Ecommerce View post - The Hidden Costs of China's Ecommerce Boom: Cancellations and Returns
Douyin China e-commerce
Lu Zhao 20 December 2024
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