China Spotlight

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

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
Adam Sandzer 18 August 2020
Double 11 (Singles’ Day) is quickly approaching and brands are already developing their...
Retail View post - The Ultimate Guide to Selecting a Tmall Partner
Jonathan Smith 13 May 2020
China’s health & fitness industry has boomed in the last decade, growing at an average...
Fitness & Wellbeing Sports Retail View post - Hot Pot’s Guide to ShiHuo 识货 - China’s app for sport enthusiasts
Jonathan Smith 30 April 2020
While the Chinese consumer is relatively confident and ready to spend, how will weeks of...
Retail View post - 4 Trends Shaping China’s Luxury Market Amid Covid-19
Jonathan Smith 26 February 2020
Resilience. Adaptability. Solidarity. After nearly 20 years of working in or with the...
News View post - A note on the coronavirus