China Spotlight

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

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Jonathan Smith 10 December 2021
In January this year, the Economist announced that “retailers everywhere should look at...
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Adam Sandzer 7 December 2021
“Look beyond the numbers” Alibaba urged in the wake of this year’s Singles Day event, in...
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Jonathan Smith 1 November 2021
Hot Pot China recently hosted its first offline event since pre-pandemic at the stunning...
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Adam Sandzer 12 October 2021
For any business hoping to “do” e-commerce in China, understanding the TP ecosystem is...
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Jonathan Smith 6 September 2021
Who says advertising can’t be romantic? The Hot Pot China team, never ones to shy away...
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Pippa Ebel 9 August 2021
The Tokyo Olympics have been heralded the world’s most inclusive Olympic Games in...
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Jonathan Smith 4 February 2021
As we enter the Lunar New Year period, I wanted to share reflections on the last 12...
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Adam Sandzer 29 October 2020
Much is written every year about the success of Alibaba’s flagship festival Singles’ Day...
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Jonathan Smith 25 February 2020
When global brands plan and execute campaigns in the China market, there are two classic...
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