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
What is retail automation? China’s retail automation is no longer experimental—it’s a C-suite priority. In 2025, total retail sales are
China’s retail sector is undergoing a high-tech transformation, with robots increasingly taking on roles from store clerks to warehouse pickers.
China’s AI strategy is advancing at unprecedented speed, positioning the country as a frontrunner in the global race for artificial
What do the world’s most inspirational females have in common? They don’t follow blueprints—they build their own. These women are
Chinese millennials—roughly those born in the 1980s and 1990s—now constitute a massive cohort (about 320 million people, or 22% of China’s population).
In 2025, leadership and innovation are being redefined by rapid AI adoption, shifting global economies, and growing demands for purpose-driven
Imagine this: Millennials and Gen Z together account for about 70 percent of luxury purchases, with Gen Y making up
When Xiaomi customers noticed glitches or had ideas for better features, they didn’t shout into a void. In 2024, the
Loyalty matters more than ever in China. The country’s retail market hit over US$2 trillion in 2024, and shoppers now
In 2024, China’s cultural industry reached an all‑time high of ¥19.14 trillion (around US$2.67 trillion), growing more than 7 percent
Customer centricity in China is not a layer added to business strategy. The core drives how products are built, services
China’s Internet of Things (IoT) revolution is not theoretical or niche – it’s woven into everyday life. By late 2024,