China Spotlight
The Hot Pot team share key consumer, branding and ecommerce updates from the world’s most dynamic economy
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Jonathan Smith
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16 May 2025
China is hard. That’s the truth too many brands learn too late. It’s not just another big market with localised execution. It operates on a different rhythm, shaped by unique policy levers, platform dynamics, regional...
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Adam Sandzer
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1 July 2025
China's sports footwear market is a thriving $9.7 billion category that grew 16% in 2024...

Lu Zhao
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20 June 2025
Planning your China ecommerce calendar? You’ll want to keep this guide close. In a market that...

Jonathan Smith
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16 May 2025
China is hard. That’s the truth too many brands learn too late. It’s not just another big...

Jonathan Smith
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22 April 2025
The global fitness and athleisure market is dynamic, but one region stands out as a beacon of...

Adam Sandzer
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14 April 2025
For global brands entering the Chinese market, working with a trade partner (TP) is often a...

Lu Zhao
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28 March 2025
Understanding your target audience is the foundation of any successful brand strategy—but in...

Adam Sandzer
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14 March 2025
Athleisure continues to thrive in China, blending fashion, function and everyday comfort. In...

Lu Zhao
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28 February 2025
Successfully localising your visuals is essential when establishing your brand in...

Lu Zhao
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18 February 2025
In 2024, net sales of athleisure wear across China’s three major ecommerce platforms—Tmall,...