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Lu Zhao 27 January 2026

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

Insights Social Media China Playbook View post - China Playbook Unlocked: Can ‘To Be Hero X’ Propel China’s Soft Power?

Lu Zhao 16 January 2026

Building a successful Cognac strategy across Asia requires a multi-phased insight and...

Strategy Insights View post - Case Study: Campari Group | How to Build a Cognac Strategy Across Asia

Adam Sandzer 17 December 2025

Kailas, a premium Chinese outdoor brand, is becoming one of the fastest-growing players in...

Insights Outdoor Ecommerce View post - Case Study: Kailas | The Chinese Outdoor Brand Surpassing Arc’teryx

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

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

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

Adam Sandzer 7 November 2024

Double 11 always brings a sense of nostalgia for me personally. I recall vividly the...