Tag: China
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The Unlikely Goldmine: Inside China’s Sanitary Napkin Boom
Witness the journey of sanitary napkins in China, from hidden burden to a competitive battlefield where new brands leverage transparency and fan culture to win consumers.
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China’s Tech Giants Embrace Stablecoins in Hong Kong: A Geopolitical Play
Explore how Ant Group, JD.com, and other Chinese tech titans are leveraging Hong Kong’s new stablecoin regulations to revolutionize cross-border payments and challenge the US dollar’s dominance.
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Jinjiang: From Rural Poverty to Global Shoe Capital
Discover the incredible story of Jinjiang, China’s hidden “Shoe Capital,” and how grit, innovation, and strategic branding transformed it into a global footwear powerhouse.
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The Rise of “Mama Posts” in China: A Lifeline or a Labyrinth for Working Mothers?
Uncover the complexities of “Mama Posts” (“Mama Gang”) in China, discussing their role in supporting mothers’ re-entry to the workforce while addressing concerns about career stagnation and labor rights.
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“Su Chao” & “Cun Chao”: How Hyper-Local Football Leagues Are Captivating Chinese Netizens
Explore the phenomenon of local football leagues in China like “Su Chao” and “Cun Chao,” their cultural impact, community spirit, and why they’re captivating millions beyond international sports.
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China’s Youth: Unveiling the “Sex Recession” and Shifting Intimacy Trends
Analyze the underlying causes and broad social consequences of China’s “sex recession,” including workism, economic anxieties, female empowerment, and the echoes of Japan’s “low desire society.”
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Decoding the “Middle-Class Bankruptcy Trio”: Financial Precarity in Urban China
Explore the “middle-class bankruptcy trio” in China—high mortgages, single incomes, and costly education—driving financial precarity and social anxiety.
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The Steep Rise of Auntie Shanghai and China’s Tea Craze
Learn about Auntie Shanghai’s journey from a local five-grain tea concept to a national fresh fruit tea leader and IPO success. Understand China’s dynamic consumer landscape.
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HotMaxx: How China’s Discount King Turned Leftovers into Billions & Scored a B Corp Win
Unpack the success of HotMaxx, the Chinese discount chain that’s redefining retail with its “treasure hunt” experience and recent B Corp status. Learn how it leverages AI, tackles waste, and resonates with China’s savvy consumers seeking both value and values.
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Forged in Fire: How China’s Cutthroat Electric Car Market is Unleashing Global Contenders
Deep dive into China’s electric vehicle revolution. Learn how domestic price wars & tech races (‘neijuan’) propel brands like BYD & Geely/Zeekr onto the world stage, facing tariffs & competition.