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Ashley Dudarenok regularly writes about the latest news on the China market, Chinese consumers, tech giants, social media marketing and more while also sharing her insights and discussing the latest trends in China.

LATEST CHINA MARKETING
AND CONSUMERS INSIGHTS

Virtual Health Assistants

The idea of a virtual health assistant once conjured images of chatbots offering generic advice. In China, however, digital health

what are service robots

China’s service robotics sector has evolved from science fiction to real-world necessity. Across restaurants, hospitals, warehouses, and city streets, robots

technology for seniors

China is witnessing a rapid surge in its silver-haired population, presenting both challenges and opportunities. With over 300 million citizens

XR technologies

China’s XR for business sector has entered a decisive phase. What began as scattered VR and AR pilots is now

future of robotics in healthcare

China’s rapid demographic shifts, economic growth, and investments in cutting-edge technology have created fertile ground for the future of robotics

rise of bytedance

In 2025, the rise of ByteDance had positioned the company as a global powerhouse beyond TikTok. Its dominance rests on

The Rise of Labubu: From Chinese Trend to Global Sensation

Pop Mart (泡泡玛特), the Beijing-based collectible toy retailer, has sparked the rise of Labubu, transforming a quirky elf from its

e-commerce personalization in China

China’s e‑commerce personalization isn’t just fancy marketing—it’s the heartbeat of the system. They call it 千人千面 (“a thousand faces”), and

Chinese executives in leadership meeting

Cross-cultural leadership is the ability to lead teams from different cultural backgrounds while respecting their values, communication styles, and decision-making

what is retail automation

What is retail automation? China’s retail automation is no longer experimental—it’s a C-suite priority. In 2025, total retail sales are

robots in retail stores

China’s retail sector is undergoing a high-tech transformation, with robots increasingly taking on roles from store clerks to warehouse pickers.

China A Strategy

China’s AI strategy is advancing at unprecedented speed, positioning the country as a frontrunner in the global race for artificial