China Spotlight

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

Jonathan Smith 30 September 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: Gucci Exhibits Its Iconic Bamboo Bags in Shanghai

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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China Playbook Unlocked: China’s Beauty Market Sees 17% Growth in Early 2025
Adam Sandzer 16 September 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: China’s Beauty Market Sees 17% Growth in Early 2025

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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Adam Sandzer 9 September 2025

China’s Outdoor Apparel Market: A Deep Dive into Unprecedented Growth

The outdoor apparel sector in China is experiencing explosive growth, outpacing even more...
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Lu Zhao 20 August 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: Is Speed’s China Trip a Blueprint for Digital-Age Localisation?

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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Adam Sandzer 13 August 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: China’s Big Bet on the Great Outdoors

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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Fan Tu-Cerny 24 July 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: Are Livestreamers Becoming China’s New Pop Idols?

This article is adapted from China Playbook, our subscription-based strategy hub for...
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Fan Tu-Cerny 16 July 2025

China Playbook Unlocked: This Beauty Brand Opens a Mental Health Hotline

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Adam Sandzer 1 July 2025

China's Sports Footwear Market: 3 Must-Know Trends for Every Brand

China's sports footwear market is a thriving $9.7 billion category that grew 16% in 2024...
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Lu Zhao 20 June 2025

Your Ultimate China Ecommerce Calendar: Key Shopping Festivals

Planning your China ecommerce calendar? You’ll want to keep this guide close. In a market that...
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