CHINA INSIGHTS
The Hot Pot team share key consumer, branding and eCommerce updates from the world’s most dynamic economy.
Key Resources
We regularly publish in-depth whitepapers and insight papers covering different perspectives of the Chinese consumer. Our latest thought leadership releases can be downloaded below.
The Real Story of this Years’ 618 Festival
Hot Pot look beyond headline reports of this years’ 618 to take a closer look at results and what they tell us about China’s current consumer landscape.
China Case Study: Liberty of London
Find out more about Liberty of London’s unique journey into the China market and the key considerations the brand made.
Hot Pot’s 2022 Predictions for China
The Hot Pot China Team look ahead at what might be waiting in store for this year, covering live-streaming, social channels and market entry strategies.
Singles’ Day 2021: expert opinions
The Hot Pot Team share their opinions on this year’s Singles' day, or "Double 11”. What are the key trends seen this year and what does this mean for brands’ China strategies?
“Va-caution”: Chinese Travellers take on this year’s Golden Week
Examining the choices Chinese holiday-makers made in Golden Week 2021 in light of the pandemic and new, appealing destinations
Team Green? China’s sustainability conscious consumers
Interview: Hot Pot Strategist Pippa Ebel learns more about China's journey towards sustainability from experts on the ground.
China's Olympics: Signs of An Era of Inclusivity
This year’s Olympic Games is considered the most diverse to date. This article deep dives into discussions around diversity in China and how perceptions of athletes have been shaped by this years’ cohort.
Has China’s Cancel Culture arrived?
Hot Pot Strategist Pippa Ebel explores recent dramatic events during the Zhengzhou floods and how celebrity donations (or lack thereof) have drawn the ire of netizens across China.
China Beauty: Timeline of Animal Testing Regulations
Up until recently with a few exceptions China required animal testing on all imported cosmetics on arrival in country. Hot Pot details how regulations have evolved over time
The Ox Brings Opportunity In China
As we enter the Lunar New Year period, I wanted to share reflections on the last 12 months for Hot Pot China, as well as a short look ahead to the Year of the Ox.
A note on the coronavirus
A note from Jonathan Smith, Hot Pot's Founder & CEO, on China's resilience, adaptability, and solidarity.
Reflections on 2019 from Hot Pot CEO Jonathan Smith
Hot Pot China’s CEO Jonathan Smith reflects on the last 12 months of building value with China.
Hot Pot China opens Shanghai office
Hot Pot has officially landed in Shanghai with the opening of a new office in K11 Art Mall.
Hot Pot presents at 2018 Google APAC retail summit, Shanghai
In September, Hot Pot were invited by Google to present at their 2018 APAC Retail Executive Summit in Shanghai.