Tag: Chinese
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Why can’t Shein from China serve the Chinese market?
Shein, a Chinese e-commerce giant, has gained global popularity for its affordable and trendy fashion. Despite its success abroad, it faces challenges in penetrating the Chinese market. The dominance of established platforms, the preference for tactile offline shopping, and the abundance of affordable options hinder Shein’s model in China. Understanding local nuances is crucial for…
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The Evolving Landscape of China’s Milk Tea Market in Last Year(2023)
In 2023, China’s milk tea market saw significant changes driven by five key trends. The booming bubble tea market exceeded 150 billion RMB, reflecting its growth and adaptability. Health-conscious zero-calorie tea drinks gained popularity, and competition intensified with price wars and the surge of new milk tea brands. Automation also revolutionized the industry. Notably, “Heytea,”…
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Shijiazhuang: China’s Emerging Rock City
Shijiazhuang, once an industrial city, has evolved into China’s rock city, defying its historical background. The city’s embrace of rock music, initially an anomaly, led to a vibrant subculture. Rock publications like “Popular Songs” and “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” played a pivotal role in shaping and popularizing this movement. Today, Shijiazhuang actively promotes its…
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China’s Latest Video Game Regulations (draft), Killing Their Chip Market
If there are no gamers? Who will buy a graphics card?
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ROCKBROS: A Chinese cycling accessories brand that conquers the international stage
The entrepreneurial story of Chinese bicycle brand ROCKBROS and its founder Zhang Xingang.
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Every dog has its day: China’s largest second-hand trading platform – Xianyu
Xianyu is currently the largest second-hand trading e-commerce platform in China, similar to ebay in Europe and the United States and Mercari in Japan. Its Gross Merchandise Volume exceeds RMB 200 billion, according to a report for fiscal year 2021 (April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020). But few people may know that its predecessor…
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Luckin Coffee: The number of stores in China has surpassed Starbucks
Despite the financial fraud scandal, Luckin is still a deserving coffee unicorn in China. By the end of 2021, its total number of stores had reached 6,024, surpassing Starbucks China’s figure of 5,557, for real.
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Lanzhou lamian, the Chinese fast food that doesn’t come from Lanzhou
Lanzhou lamian, because of its presence in the streets of various cities in China, is jokingly referred to by Chinese netizens as one of the three mysterious organizations in the Chinese restaurant industry. In fact, the traditional food of Lanzhou is called “Lanzhou Beef Noodle”, and there is an interesting evolution of why this Chinese…
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5 Famous Beijing Urban Legends
Beijing is the capital of China and has been the capital of five dynasties, with a very long history and cultural heritage. As a result, the urban legends of Beijing have a unique flavor compared to the urban legends of other regions in China. As the times evolved, new urban legends were born into the…
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The Chinese fresh ice cream & tea brand that exploded on the Internet with its theme song, Mixue Bingcheng
Most people may not expect that this ice cream & tea brand, which already has more than 20,000 stores, was started with an RMB 4,000 loan from his grandmother by its founder, Zhang Hongchao, and his business process is also full of ups and downs.