China Bizz

How can AI unlock new paths to growth for multinationals in China? How are Chinese retailers able to produce a thousand videos in the time it takes global brands to create just one? Why are 95% of corporate AI projects failing—and could “shadow AI” be the secret weapon of the 5% that succeed? Is it really true that investing in AI doesn’t have to be expensive? And most provocatively of all - why d...

Do MNCs still offer anything China’s top talent actually wants? Can “China for China” succeed with a Western decision-making model? Should HQs adapt to China—instead of forcing China to adapt to HQ? Can a MNC actually over-localise management in China? And can a multinational stay global without developing Chinese leadership? In this episode, meet Mira Lioleva, Leadership and Organisational Lead a...

100 Days of Trump and MNCs in China Why is a fast reaction no longer the winning strategy in China’s new risk landscape? Is the US failing to accurately read the situation on ground in China? Why does Washington’s belief that China is on the verge of collapse risk backfiring? Why are Chinese consumers largely indifferent to escalating US tariffs? And is it now the right time for MNCs to raise thei...

Does it spell the end of branding in China when Chinese consumers say they prefer functionality over pure emotional appeal, and 92% trust user-generated content over what brands say? Listen in when two branding and advertising heavyweights, Jenny Chan and Stephen Drummond, guest on China Bizz in this episode. For an extensive op-ed article on MNC branding in China, turn to my LinkedIn article: And...

- Are Chinese brands outpacing multinational giants? - Has functionality overtaken brand prestige in China? - Do MNCs genuinely understand the difference between a customer and a user —or is this blind spot costing them the market? - Is tradition holding global brands back, or is sheer arrogance eroding their competitive edge? - And here’s a bigger question—is the global auto industry on the verge...

Why does H&M double down on China when other multinationals are playing wait-and-see? What's behind the bold bet on brick-and-mortar stores in the world's most digitally advanced market? And why can't numbers alone explain China? Guest: Saed El-Achkar, President of H&M Group Greater China Retail For a comprehensive article about fast fashion in China - check this link: https://www.linkedin...

Few people know China like Joerg Wuttke. Former Chief Representitive of BASF and President of the EU Chamber with over 35 years of experience in the country. His insights into China's business landscape are unmatched—and his opinions? Sharp as ever! Wuttke emphasizes the importance of understanding the local market, the danger of over-localization, and the potential for China to serve as a global...

- Is China’s booming sports and wellness industry the next big opportunity for global brands?

 - How do two multinationals tap into China’s $35 billion outdoor sports market?

 - Can they survive the rise of local sportswear giants?
 - And how do multinational brands resonate with Chinese consumers through localisation and community strategies? Summary In this episode of China Bizz two leaders of...

Get ready to rethink retail. In this episode, Joyce Zhu, President, of INGKA Centres China and Jacob Johansen dive into the future of shopping in China, where traditional malls are making way for vibrant meeting places that blend lifestyle, community, and innovation. Discover how cutting-edge user experiences, curated tenant mixes, and a focus on emotional well-being are reshaping the retail game....

Is DeepSeek friend or foe? Does DeepSeek really have the potential to impact the world as much as Covid? How will DeepSeek change the market for multinationals in China, and what about the compliance issues? Welcome to China Bizz - an unscripted podcast dedicated to exploring opportunities and challenges for multinational companies in China. We come to you from inside China and invite only experts...