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Newsletter - May 2025
Explore China’s fast-shifting market, from outbound travel and 618 shopping to lifestyle-led drinking and Gen Z trends, all through the lens of our upgraded China Travel Dashboard 3.0.
Alice
May 21, 20250 min read


Newsletter - April 2025
China’s 2025 consumers favour digital-first, emotional choices. Gen Z, women, and luxury shifts drive travel, spending, and lifestyle trends.
China Trading Desk
Apr 25, 20250 min read


Newsletter - March 2025
China’s 2025 market shifts: Mobile ad spend +18%, costs +22%. Xiaohongshu & Douyin drive outbound travel. Fragrance hits ¥32.87B. 1.89M outb
China Trading Desk
Mar 21, 20250 min read


Newsletter - February 2025
China’s 2025 Spring Festival, outbound travel +120%, luxury spending abroad 40% (Japan +120%). Douyin leads liquor sales, high-end baijiu 42
China Trading Desk
Feb 20, 20250 min read


Newsletter - January 2025
The 2025 Spring Festival offers brands a chance to engage Kuaishou’s 282M users. Xiaohongshu drives social commerce with 79% self-pleasure s
China Trading Desk
Jan 20, 20250 min read


The Digital Evolution of Gifting: Transforming China's Cultural Tradition Through Innovation and Personalization
China’s gifting culture is evolving with platforms like WeChat's "送礼物" and Ele.me redefining traditions through digital innovation. In 2024,
Alice
Jan 3, 20255 min read


Unlocking Consumer Insights for 2025 Spring Festival Marketing: Exploring Kuaishou's Transformative Role
As 2025 Chinese New Year nears, brands can seize opportunities with Kuaishou’s unique blend of festive content and shopping. CTR-Xinghan dat
Alice
Jan 2, 20253 min read


Newsletter - December 2024
China’s market evolves with surging outbound travel (130M travellers by 2024), booming OTT ads (278M devices), and a ¥240B custom gift indus
Alice
Dec 20, 20240 min read


Newsletter - November 2024
China's 2024 trends highlight WeChat Moments' 75% daily engagement, outbound travel recovery at 82% of 2019 levels, Hainan tourism surging 6
China Trading Desk
Nov 28, 20240 min read
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