If you’re looking to expand into China you must make understanding how the Internet works there a priority. Obviously China’s online market space holds tremendous opportunities for foreign businesses, however, the bad news is that it operates and is regulated in a very different way when compared to what we’ve come to know about it here in the Western world. China’s Internet space is … temperam…
Vancouver, BC - April 10, 2017 - Joseph Cooke, the President of Web Presence In China, has been invited to speak at Business In Vancouver, that will be broadcasted on the Roundhouse radio station throughout Vancouver on April 11th, 2017 9am-10am. China’s market has become the largest one in the world and it holds tremendous opportunities for Canadian businesses. However, the Chinese online spac…
Today, China is the largest gaming market in the world with the most tech-savvy consumers. But the landscape of the industry is heavily shaped by two factors: country’s economic growth and governmental control of gaming content. The Chinese economy is rising, creating a positive climate for an industry growth. Moreover, the gaming industry is not heavily censored by the authorities; the only regul…
Many foreign companies are seeking answers on how to market or sell products and services to other companies in China. Companies planning to enter the market are looking to profit from the huge potential of the mainland. Massive economic growth during the last decade brought unique business systems and practices. The differences between East-West systems create challenges for foreign organizations…
Economic Growth The rapid economic growth in China has led not only to “westernization”, but also a measured increase in liquor consumption. A long standing favorite among Chinese is baijiu, a distilled liquor with a very high alcohol content. But more and more consumers from various regions are turning towards Western liquors such as beer, wine, whiskey and others. Large corporations such as M…
Cross-border eCommerce in China is surging. North America and Europe accounts for the majority of cross-border online sales in China. It is not a new trend, but it is getting to a wider population base due to a better economic climate in the mainland. With rising income among Chinese population, people are now able to spend more on goods and services. Cross-border eCommerce offers customers an eas…
China’s Cybersecurity law goes into effect June 1st, 2017. The law is aimed to tighten and centralize control over information flows in China. New restrictions raise a lot of concern among foreign companies that operate in the mainland. As commented by the authorities, the law is imposed to improve security of the digital space and protect citizens from online frauds. One of the central require…
WeChat eCommerce is booming. WeChat gives an opportunity to set up a store inside the app and sell products inside the platform. With the rising popularity of WeChat, there are a lot of advantages for brands selling online. Here are 8 insights about the WeChat app and its possibilities: 1. WeChat offers its own payment system. WeChat wallet allows customers to shop on the app and buy product…
WeChat currently boasts 1.1 billion registered accounts and over 600 million daily active users. The digital age offers companies many, new and exciting ways of reaching their customers. No longer are brands forced to solely focus on methods such as: billboards, television/radio advertisements and contests or giveaways. With the rise in internet connectivity and technology availability over the pa…
Counterfeiting in China China eCommerce is growing at an exceptional rate. The digital world offers huge growth and opportunities for brands and companies on a global scale. However, along with all the potential possibilities available to brands, there is the added threat of ‘fake’ or ‘knock-off’ products. Counterfeiting has been a problem global brands have faced for many years. In the past, t…