Ashley’s BLOG
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
Return fraud in China is entering a new phase. AI-generated damage photos are enabling fake refund claims to be made
China’s digital payments ecosystem is one of the most advanced in the world, but for foreign visitors, it has not
In November 2025, Alibaba Group launched the public beta of the Qwen App, a consumer-facing artificial intelligence application that surpassed
China’s retail sector is defined by one metric: minutes. A consumer in Shanghai opens an app, orders a bottle of
The next stage of robot hands in China is no longer about spectacle. It is about usefulness. China can already
Digital Actors in China have moved from novelty to a boardroom issue. In 2026, China’s entertainment platforms are no longer
China’s malls are learning a hard lesson. Foot traffic does not return because a building adds another coffee chain or
Chinese video AI has become one of China’s clearest tests for artificial intelligence commercialization. The category is being judged by
DeepSeek released R1 in January 2025 with training costs a fraction of OpenAI’s o1. The team had fewer chips, lower-grade
Buyers searching for keynote speakers for hire usually need a speaker who can do more than energize a room. For
Keynote speaker fees in 2026 reflect more than stage time. For technology events, buyers pay for accuracy, preparation, audience fit,
Vivo mobile offers a useful lesson for leaders studying consumer technology in China. In smartphones, every brand competes for attention