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China’s E-Commerce and Daigou Merchants China’s E-commerce has grown exponentially in recent years due to the strong demands by local consumers for premium brands and high quality products from overseas. This growth is threatened since a large amount of shopping is done through Daigou merchants. The term Daigou means to buy on behalf.  A person…

During the Chinese New Year, no oliebollen or champagne but a red envelope with money. These red envelopes are also called Hongbao. Chinese people like the colour red and consider it a symbol of energy and happiness. Giving a Hongbao is a great way to congratulate friends and family Whether you’re in China for business or pleasure,…

Starting the new year with new regulations By means of making the world a global village with an ease to do business, e-commerce trading has gained ground. China is one of the countries that has embraced e-commerce. It is of no surprise that the Chinese government has implemented a new regulation on cross-border e-commerce. Due…

Exporting to China has never been easier. No longer do you have to invest large amounts of money and time, or to understand the complicated regulations. With Tmall Global you can reach the Chinese consumer without much difficulty. Take advantage of the increasing purchasing power in China and start E-commerce in China. AsiaAssist is a…

Every parent will strive for the best for their offspring. What is perceived ‘best’ often has its roots in a cultural context. In the Western world, the emphasize is on a happy and socially well-developed child. In China education, intelligence, perseverance and future perspective is valued most. There is an overwhelming desire among Chinese parents…

Take 5 minutes and watch this video. Learn how China is changing our (online) world. This video dates from 2016 but will still show you how far ahead China is where it concerns online services and platforms. Do not look to the U.S. for this kind of innovation, they are actually frantically trying to copy…

Extensive research by McKinsey shows some recent trends. Here we can also see the role that ‘post 90’s generation’ play as the engine of the new economy. # 1 Consumers have confidence but risks remain. Consumers continue to spend money and this is also supported by more research than just the results of Singles Day.…

It all started as a simple instant messaging app, WeChat has become the undisputed ruler of the (Chinese) internet. Meanwhile, WeChat is the most comprehensive and most advanced social media app in the world. WeChat is visited monthly by more than 1 billion unique visitors, who spend an average of 90 minutes per day on…

M-commerce is the sector growing the fastest in the Chinese digital economy. Already. Smartphones account for more than 50% of all online sales. No matter which part of the salesfunnel you look at, smartphones play a prominent role. Consumers discover new products using their phone. They research it, they order it, they pay and the…