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How China’s consumers became depressed – Ashley Dudarenok
Reuters reviews China’s latest blockbuster “Upstream”, casting a rare and harsh light on the country’s biggest economic pain points. “An uncertain job market, downward mobility, and the hardscrabble life of millions who are working gig jobs.” Marketing expert Ashley Dudarenok sees a profound change among the previously optimistic consumers, who pushed ahead the country’s economy in the past, she tells Reuters.Read More →
Exploring 40 years of innovation in China’s marketing – Ashley Dudarenok
Marketing expert Ashley Dudarenok dives into 40 years of marketing innovation that has put China in a leading role right now. A showreel giving an overview of Ashley’s amazing career and deep involvement with leading companies, both foreign and domestic, in China.Read More →
How AI is changing retail – Sharon Gai
Former Alibaba executive Sharon Gai explains how AI is changing the retail industry beyond recognition. Amazon was the pioneer in this field, although now nobody can ignore the change AI is causing globally.Read More →
Why China’s business climate is under pressure – Shaun Rein
China’s economic situation has deteriorated over the past two months, says business analyst Shaun Rein in a discussion on CNBC. The hope for a financial bazooka to boost the economy by the government has not materialized and is unlikely to do so. The government seems fine with the current 4/5% growth and also lacks the money to spend as tax income has remained poor, while geopolitical challenges forces the Chinese government to be prudent too.Read More →
Is China a democracy or a dictatorship? – Ian Johnson
Why is China calling itself a democracy when it is not according to most definitions? China scholar Ian Johnson, a fellow at the Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin, discusses this and other political issues at the Council on Foreign Relations. In the same way, it is not a dictatorship where Xi Jinping can decide on all issues in the country, he says.Read More →
China: neither collapsing nor booming – Howard French
Former Shanghai-based foreign correspondent Howard French recently returned to Shanghai for the first time after corona and takes stock of its current state, by talking to Chinese and foreign residents in the city. In Foreign Policy he reports about these findings. French: “All I can say with certainty is that we are all in for a turbulent, costly, and possibly dangerous ride.”Read More →
Global economy depends on the US demand, not on China – Arthur Kroeber
Whether the world is heading for a recession does not depend on the state of China’s economy, but on demand in de US, says China economist Arthur Kroeber at the CNBC. In the eyes of Xi Jinping, China is not doing as bad as some economists say it does, he adds.Read More →
Why talented executives avoid expat jobs in China – Gabor Holch
The golden age for expats in China has ended, argues consultant Gabor Holch, author of Dragon Suit: The Golden Age of Expatriate Executives In China. But that decline already started in 2016, so it is not only the Covid pandemic that can be blamed for that dramatic change, he says.Read More →
What is trending in China? – Ashley Dudarenok
China marketing expert Ashley Dudarenok discusses her success in supporting companies selling in China in a new Growth Tactics podcast by Jeff Towson. “China is a big country,” says Ashley Dudarenok, “but what’s trending in Shanghai today? How can I make my post, my message? Connected with that broader topic that is featured in the media or in on a specific platform et cetera.”Read More →
Diving into the metaverse – Alvin Wang Graylin
AI expert Alvin Wang Graylin dives into the future of the metaverse and discusses his book Our Next Reality: Preparing for the AI-powered Metaverse, and how the world finds itself at the crossroads of a new industrial revolution, in a discussion with Cecilia Lascialfari.Read More →
What is the future of retail – Ashley Dudarenok
Retail sees a fast-moving playing field, as data analysis, AI, AR, and an ongoing integration of online and offline developments. Hong Kong-based marketing expert Ashley Dudarenok dives into the future of retail at her updated website.Read More →
Revenge saving key trend among China’s youth – Shaun Rein
Unlike their counterparts in the rest of the world, China’s youngsters are fiercely saving their money, says business analyst Shaun Rein at CNBC. “Unlike youths in the 2010s who often spent more than they earned and borrowed money to buy fancy items like Gucci handbags and Apple iPhone, young Chinese have started saving more,” he told CNBC. Read More →