
Your window into what's really happening in China — consumer culture, rising Chinese brands, retail innovation, and street-level signals. With a few hot takes thrown in.
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I write about China consumer & retail trends. If you’re not already, consider subscribing! I publish a regular series called Overcapacity — it’s your window into current China trends written with passion by someone who lives there.
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I write about China consumer & retail trends. This series is a collection of my media diet and snippets from life on the ground in Shanghai and beyond that shape my view. Past articles here.
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Welcome back! For those of you who had the past week off I hope it was everything you wanted/needed it to be. Sadly, if you were looking for it to signal some positive signs about the Chinese economy… better luck next year?
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I write about China consumer & retail trends and the factors that shape those trends. This weekly series is a collection of my media diet and snippets of what life on the ground in China looks and sounds like from someone living there.
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On-the-ground observations of Chinese consumer culture. Brands, retail, trends, and the occasional hot take.
10+ yrs in China. On-the-ground observations of retail, consumer behavior, digital platforms and coffee shops. Lots and lots of coffee shops ☕️
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