Consumer and technological trends in China
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Pony.ai becomes the first autonomous driving company to receive a taxi license in China | Business Wire

Pony.ai becomes the first autonomous driving company to receive a taxi license in China | Business Wire | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Pony.ai, the leading global autonomous driving technology company, announced it is the first and only autonomous driving (AD) company to obtain a taxi..."

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China's digital currency comes to a billion users on WeChat • The Register

China's digital currency comes to a billion users on WeChat • The Register | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"For now, a mere 80 million more citizens can trial the Digital Yuan..."

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Single women in China are flaunting their wealth on social media to escape stigmas of singledom

Single women in China are flaunting their wealth on social media to escape stigmas of singledom | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The expectation of a successful woman has moved from 'marrying well' to 'be the architect of your own success,'" one expert said ..."

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China’s FMCG recovery is well on track

China’s FMCG recovery is well on track | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Growth of 3.1% in 2021 is likely to be followed by a healthy increase in spend this year, as retailers and platforms continue to evolve their models ..."

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China is ramping up its effort in Metaverse development

China is ramping up its effort in Metaverse development | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"More than 100 companies and individuals are now part of a state-backed committee focused on bolstering China's foothold in the metaverse ..."

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Viral videos of Chinese dance troupe’s 90-degree back bends spark ‘blue green waist’ craze and challenges on China’s TikTok

Viral videos of Chinese dance troupe’s 90-degree back bends spark ‘blue green waist’ craze and challenges on China’s TikTok | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Nicknamed ‘blue green waist’, a dance troupe’s 90-degree back bends have gone viral after appearing on a Lunar New Year show, with many internet users posting challenge videos ..."

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China’s younger generation becomes new driving force for gold consumption - People's Daily Online

China’s younger generation becomes new driving force for gold consumption - People's Daily Online | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The younger generation in China is emerging as a new driving force that is propelling the country’..."

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KFC faces boycott in China over a wildly popular promotion that drove one customer to spend a whopping $1,650 on meals

KFC faces boycott in China over a wildly popular promotion that drove one customer to spend a whopping $1,650 on meals | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The China Consumers Association said KFC's Dimoo toy doll collectibles encouraged "irrational and excessive" food consumption and waste ..."

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China woos new digital yuan users ahead of Lunar New Year, Winter Olympics

China woos new digital yuan users ahead of Lunar New Year, Winter Olympics | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China has made a fresh push this week to convince consumers to try out the digital yuan, with the country's top government body endorsing the wider use of the electronic currency in various scenarios ..."

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How luxury brands will overcome the continued lack of Chinese tourists

How luxury brands will overcome the continued lack of Chinese tourists | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"After nearly two years of pandemic disruptions, the arrival of Omicron guarantees even more strife for the luxury tourism market ..."

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Who is Viya, China’s ‘live-streaming queen’: before the millennial billionaire got hit with a US$210 million tax evasion fine, she sold a space rocket launch service online

Who is Viya, China’s ‘live-streaming queen’: before the millennial billionaire got hit with a US$210 million tax evasion fine, she sold a space rocket launch service online | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"The 36-year-old star who can ‘sell anything’ had amassed 80 million followers on Taobao, but was recently hit with a US$210 million fine for tax evasion ..."

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Who is LinaBell and why is she a big hit among Chinese girls? - CMI

Who is LinaBell and why is she a big hit among Chinese girls? - CMI | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Disney created a new character LinaBell for its Shanghai Disneyland and she became a viral hit throughout China. But why?..."

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Robo-taxis to start driving on public roads in Beijing

Robo-taxis to start driving on public roads in Beijing | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Two companies were granted the first licenses from Beijing regulators to start open-road autonomous commercial driving operations in a part of the city ..."

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Metaverse beauty with Chinese characteristics

Metaverse beauty with Chinese characteristics | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Digital optimism poses an exciting opportunity for beauty’s metaverse ambitions. But Beijing's ban on all crypto activities means brands should be cautious ..."

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What will China’s metaverse look like? – The Diplomat

What will China’s metaverse look like? – The Diplomat | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Whether future or fad, one thing is certain: China will not miss out on shaping this new ecosystem ..."

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How China's tech giants like TikTok are reacting to the Ukraine crisis

How China's tech giants like TikTok are reacting to the Ukraine crisis | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"In reaction to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, TikTok banned Russia-linked news accounts in the EU. DiDi said it won't leave Russia ..."

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Six K-pop idols who are ‘human luxury brands’, from BTS’ V and Exo’s Kai for Gucci, and Blackpink’s Jennie and Jisoo for Chanel and Dior, to Girls’ Generation’s Yoona and Ive’s Wonyoung for Miu Miu

Six K-pop idols who are ‘human luxury brands’, from BTS’ V and Exo’s Kai for Gucci, and Blackpink’s Jennie and Jisoo for Chanel and Dior, to Girls’ Generation’s Yoona and Ive’s Wonyoung for Miu Miu | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"BTS’ V, Jennie and Jisoo of Blackpink and other big South Korean stars have become synonymous with certain luxury houses – and therefore essential to their global marketing ..."

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China can’t get enough of Olympic mascot, Bing Dwen Dwen

China can’t get enough of Olympic mascot, Bing Dwen Dwen | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

Anything related to Beijing's 2022 Olympic mascot, Bing Dwen Dwen — a panda wearing an icy body shell — has sold like crazy in China ..."

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China set to hire more ‘virtual’ workers after property developer China Vanke names AI robot a top employee for 2021

China set to hire more ‘virtual’ workers after property developer China Vanke names AI robot a top employee for 2021 | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China, which plans to be a world leader in AI by 2030, is predicted to deploy more ‘virtual’ employees this year ..."

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Introducing Chinese youth’s latest buzzword — Emo

Introducing Chinese youth’s latest buzzword — Emo | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"China’s newest trending buzzword with young people is “Emo,” suggesting a growing struggle in their social and work lives. But can luxury brands help? ..."

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China reveals AI news anchor, almost indistinguishable from real human

China reveals AI news anchor, almost indistinguishable from real human | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero..."

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Why some Chinese consumers don't trust the food in their grocery stores

Why some Chinese consumers don't trust the food in their grocery stores | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Consumers in China have seen multiple food scares in their lifetimes, the scale and seriousness of which can make some food recalls pale in comparison ..."

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Why bragging about your wealth in China can get you censored - The New York Times

Why bragging about your wealth in China can get you censored - The New York Times | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Online posts by users showing off their receipts, over-ordering food or scattering money have been deemed vulgar. Regulators say such content leads young people astray ..."

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The top five China collabs of 2021

The top five China collabs of 2021 | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"This month, our Chinese Designer Collabs column looks at the very best China-related partnerships and drops during 2021 ..."

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How luxury brands can market Christmas in China

How luxury brands can market Christmas in China | Consumer and technological trends in China | Scoop.it

"Christmas isn’t officially observed in China, But millennials and Gen Zers have reinterpreted it in a Chinese way, and luxury brands should take advantage ..."

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