Decipher China, Preemptively

Driver’s diary: how Tesla Model 3 and Xiaomi SU7 compare on the Chinese road

A business owner shares what it’s like to drive both a Tesla Model 3 and a Xiaomi SU7 in southern China.

Aldi’s supermarkets have Chinese shoppers hooked – now it wants more

Aldi’s China playbook blends elements of Sam’s Club and Hema, but with its own twist: a sharp focus on price, precision, and private labels.

How Salomon won over China’s middle-class fashion scene

Once a niche outdoor brand, the Anta-owned French sportswear name have now become a coveted status symbol in China.

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Aldi’s supermarkets have Chinese shoppers hooked – now it wants more

Aldi’s China playbook blends elements of Sam’s Club and Hema, but with its own twist: a sharp focus on price, precision, and private labels.

China’s micro EVs are filling European streets – but for how long?

Budget-friendly electric vehicles, once popular in China’s rural towns, are gaining traction in European cities—especially among younger drivers.

China’s AI moment? DeepSeek rally lifts stock markets, but doubts persist

Some see the market surge as China’s “Sputnik moment,” while others caution against over-exuberance.

As Europe trades down, can Chinese smart hardware win over consumers?

With budgets tightening, Chinese smart hardware brands see an opening in Europe - but winning over consumers may take more than just low prices.

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