Procuring gloves, masks, and other PPE from Asia
Procuring gloves, masks, and other PPE from Asia is complicated. What questions should you ask yourself/your supplier before you place that first order?
The fast-changing consumer behavior post-COVID-19 in China
The consumer behavior post-COVID-19 has changed dramatically in China. I exchanged briefly over the topic of consumer behavior last year with Pr. Jeffrey Towson of…
The Demise of Luckin Coffee
A short story of the demise of Luckin Coffee “Our mission is to be part of everyone’s everyday life, starting with coffee.” With this mission…
Update on Coronavirus Outbreak (Pt 1)
The Coronavirus outbreak in China is testing the capacity of the Chinese Government to mobilize people and resources. I am confident China will prevail. Sad…
Can I Really Protect My Trademark in China? (2/2)
In the first part of this article we saw how trademark squatters could harm you by taking advantage of China’s first-to-file country system. In this…
Can I Really Protect My Trademark in China? (1/2)
Can you really protect your trademark in China? This is an important question to ask. The reason is that if you’re sourcing products from China,…
Can My Contracts Protect My China Business?
Can my contracts protect my China business? The short answer is yes. The longer answer is yes, but it depends. Read on. During my visit…
China International Import Expo: Your Gateway to China
China International Import Expo could be your gateway to China if you intend to tap the most dynamic consumer market in the world. “Economic globalization…
Impressions From a Speaking Tour in China
Intense 3 weeks. 10 cities. 200+ participants per city. 100% Chinese audiences from sales and BD backgrounds. Mostly manufacturing and trading sectors. I’ve been doing…
The One Billion Chinese Digital-first Consumers
Nicknamed China’s “celebrity professor”, Jeffrey Towson (陶迅) is the #1 followed professor in China (+3M followers on LinkedIn). He is a private equity investor, Peking…