China Spotlight

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

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
Pippa Ebel 9 August 2021
The Tokyo Olympics have been heralded the world’s most inclusive Olympic Games in...
Strategy Fitness & Wellbeing Sports News View post - China's Olympics: Signs of An Era of Inclusivity
Pippa Ebel 26 July 2021
Cancel culture is an internet phenomenon where people call for boycotts or the...
News View post - Has China’s Cancel Culture arrived?
Jonathan Smith 4 February 2021
As we enter the Lunar New Year period, I wanted to share reflections on the last 12...
Strategy News View post - The Ox Brings Opportunity In China
Adam Sandzer 29 October 2020
Much is written every year about the success of Alibaba’s flagship festival Singles’ Day...
Strategy View post - How to Screw Up Singles’ Day
Paul Hickey 5 October 2020
Each year, international brands are placing more emphasis on building value in China....
Retail View post - Lucky in Love? 2020 Qixi Brand Campaign Review