Inside China’s AI Model Race: What We Saw at ByteDance, Baidu and Beyond
In October we took a delegation inside China’s AI model race: ByteDance’s Doubao and Seedance video models, Baidu’s ERNIE, Alibaba’s Qwen and the…
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Inside China’s Fashion Ecosystem: From Design to Retail Execution
When people think about China fashion sourcing and the China fashion supply chain, manufacturing is often the first thing that comes to mind….
Trump-Xi Summit 2025: Trade Deal and Future Outlook
In late October 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Busan, South Korea on the sidelines of the…
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan: Key Outcomes and Implications for Foreign Business
China’s top leadership has concluded a pivotal Communist Party plenary session in this October 2025, laying out the blueprint for the country’s next…
China Market Entry 2025: Is it Still a Gold Mine?
China’s market still promises immense opportunity, it is the world’s second-largest consumer economy and is reopening after the COVID peak with pent-up demand….
Yuan Internationalisation Accelerates: China Market Trends 2025
The year 2025 has marked an inflection point in China’s drive to internationalise the renminbi (RMB), or yuan, with usage of the currency…
Import Food to China: A Practical Guide for Global Exporters
For global food exporters, importing food to China can unlock a massive market—but it requires navigating complex regulations, customs procedures, and logistics. This…
China Drafts Live-Streaming Rules: What Brands Must Know
China’s booming livestreaming sector – an essential channel for e-commerce and brand marketing – is facing a regulatory overhaul. In June 2025, China’s…
Local Brands Surge on China Marketplaces: How to Stand Out
In recent years, local Chinese companies have surged on domestic e-commerce platforms, raising the bar for quality, marketing and pricing. Chinese marketplaces for…
Chinese Consumer Spend Rebounds: Q1–Q2 2025
China’s consumer spending is showing clear signs of revival in the first half of 2025. After several years of pandemic disruptions and economic…
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