China Spotlight
The Hot Pot team share key consumer, branding and ecommerce updates from the world’s most dynamic economy

Pippa Ebel
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26 July 2021
Cancel culture is an internet phenomenon where people call for boycotts or the...

Jonathan Smith
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4 February 2021
As we enter the Lunar New Year period, I wanted to share reflections on the last 12...

Adam Sandzer
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29 October 2020
Much is written every year about the success of Alibaba’s flagship festival Singles’ Day...

Paul Hickey
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5 October 2020
Each year, international brands are placing more emphasis on building value in China....

Adam Sandzer
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18 August 2020
Double 11 (Singles’ Day) is quickly approaching and brands are already developing their...

Jonathan Smith
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13 May 2020
China’s health & fitness industry has boomed in the last decade, growing at an average...

Jonathan Smith
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30 April 2020
While the Chinese consumer is relatively confident and ready to spend, how will weeks of...

Jonathan Smith
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26 February 2020
Resilience. Adaptability. Solidarity. After nearly 20 years of working in or with the...

Jonathan Smith
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25 February 2020
When global brands plan and execute campaigns in the China market, there are two classic...