Exploring the Essence of Chinese Calligraphy for Brands
6 min read. Calligraphy has long been associated with Asian intellect and aesthetics, as it carries an ethereal feel that is both graceful and expressive. In China, calligraphy is a…
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How Millennials And Gen Z Are Leading The Guochao Movement
6 min read. Guochao has become a crucial buzzword in China ever since the successful debut of domestic sportswear brand, Li-Ning, at New York Fashion Week in 2018. Comprising “guo…
Starting a Business in China: Insights from a Foreign Founder
8 min read. The feature below is the abridged version of the original articles published on China Tech Blog on 9 and 23 February 2021. John Kaller is a foreign…
An Assessment of US-China Relations under the Biden Administration
5 min read. Following the U.S. Presidential Election last year, we analyzed how the U.S.’s foreign policy towards China will look like under a Biden administration. Overall, we predicted Biden’s…
China’s Resurgence of COVID-19 Clusters
6 min read. On 12 January 2021, the WHO reported a total of 115 new coronavirus cases in China, the country’s highest daily increase in COVID-19 cases since July last…
Ren Zhengfei: The Light From Within
6 min read. “In darkness, illuminate the paths of our comrades with the light from our hearts.” For the past one-and-half years, Huawei has been in “battle mode.” Founder and…
China Chic: Distilling Contemporary Chinese Identity for Global Brands
8 min read. Whenever the annual Spring Festival rolls around, Chinese social media are flooded with brands and their interpretations of celebratory Chinese aesthetics. For years, marketers for global brands…
Five B2B Digitalization Trends in China
6 min read. Recent years have seen a digital transformation in just about every aspect of business, including the automation of processes, and the introduction of cashless payments. Given the…