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Jonathan Smith
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19 January 2022
UNFULFILLED POTENTIAL During last year’s Singles’ Day, beauty brands came out on...

Pippa Ebel
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5 January 2022
In this article, Hot Pot strategist Pippa Ebel delves deeper into China’s bike industry...

Jonathan Smith
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10 December 2021
In January this year, the Economist announced that “retailers everywhere should look at...

Adam Sandzer
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7 December 2021
“Look beyond the numbers” Alibaba urged in the wake of this year’s Singles Day event, in...

Jonathan Smith
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1 November 2021
Hot Pot China recently hosted its first offline event since pre-pandemic at the stunning...

Adam Sandzer
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12 October 2021
For any business hoping to “do” e-commerce in China, understanding the TP ecosystem is...

Jonathan Smith
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6 September 2021
Who says advertising can’t be romantic? The Hot Pot China team, never ones to shy away...

Pippa Ebel
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9 August 2021
The Tokyo Olympics have been heralded the world’s most inclusive Olympic Games in...

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...