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Author Archives: The Bic
Bitcoin Sextorsion – What to do.
Hello, good morning from Shunyi.This particular piece on sextortion and scams deviates widely from our usual China business focus, inspired by a few questioning emails and friends who had been infected.
May in Beijing
Something of an ambiguous, even provocative title for today’s article. Hello again and greetings from Shunyi where it is Thursday, May 6th. This is a short post around that stalwart of British conversation; The Weather. We bestowed it with CAPS in honour of its importance!And no, that is not May in our head image.
The China Daily
Hello again from Shunyi for Tuesday, 4th May where, probably like you, China is getting back to work after a 3 day long weekend for the annual May Day Holiday. To outsiders it may seem that China has a lot of holidays. True. Sort of. But we can discuss that in another article – maybe.Continue reading “The China Daily”
Power of China Social Media
Hello, greetings from Shunyi for the last Thursday of April – 20th. Social media is a powerful marketing tool, we all know that. However, China’s culture has led to social media being even more potent. And that can also mean problematic. As Tesla China recently found out.
China Internet Watch
Hello, greetings again from Shunyi, a stones throw from Beijing Capital Airport for Tuesday, April 27. Where did that month go? Today’s, short post is one of abbreviations, starting with CIW, or China Internet Watch. Our headline. But before we go there, lets dig back a wee bit into our history. Yes, we were onceContinue reading “China Internet Watch”
Traffic Lights for Camels- China
Diverging from our usual content a little bit here to feature something unusual. The story was originally covered by ECNS – not one of our recommended media because, well, they tend to be a rather long way from objective in many articles. A bit like their US counterpart – CNN. We posted it as anContinue reading “Traffic Lights for Camels- China”
Buy Chinese Sneakers for $7,000?
Hello and greetings again from Shunyi for Tuesday 13th April. A little scary, we are half way through the month already. Well, nearly. Aim2D is a platform for cutting edge China business, Marketing, Technology and Social Media News. Yet we rarely feature China Social Media. Why is that?
The Business of Luxury in China
Hello again for Thursday, April 8th from a warming up and more humid Shunyi. Those who read our earlier post on Qingming Festival and travel will recall that it is said to coincide with the warming up and onset of the rainy season in China. So far, it has. Today we are going to continueContinue reading “The Business of Luxury in China”
Death in China Culture
A couple of weeks back we wrote about Qing Ming or Tomb Sweeping Day in China. We also covered the mis steps many brands make in their attempts to “relate’” to their Chinese customers. More recently, last Tuesday in fact, we also took time to remind you of some of the truly excellent online resourcesContinue reading “Death in China Culture”
Stress of China Business
Running a business in China can be stressful, no doubt about that. In truth, running a business anywhere is stressful. But China is not just the focus of our site and business, but also an important keyword. so the more times we mention China in regard to business and Chinese consumers, not just in theContinue reading “Stress of China Business”
Why are Chinese spending big on empty bottles?
Hello, good morning from Shunyi for Thursday, April first. Actually, we thought long and hard about releasing a post today given that it is also April Fool’s Day. The tile of today’s short article: “Why are Chinese spending big money on empty bottles” is also likely to be thought of as a joke. However, itContinue reading “Why are Chinese spending big on empty bottles?”
Breaking China Business News
OK, yep, we admit it, today’s title is a bit click baitish. But in a nice way with the best of intentions. We know this is what many serious firms are looking for when they consider their China venture. After all, if you in China, you are playing to win – right? But we alsoContinue reading “Breaking China Business News”
China 5g
Hello, good morning, our time, from Shunyi on Thursday 25th March. Just 9 shopping months left till Christmas~ Time to start shopping for your new 5G handset.We have been able to get 5G connectivity on some of our devices here via our Netgear Nighthawk router for a while now. Not that I am recommending theContinue reading “China 5g”
China’s New Data Collection Laws
Coming into effect 1st may 2021 China has updated its old data and personal information laws in the wake of the digital age and customer complaints. If you have or are contemplating a business in China, it is in your very best interest o ensure you are not only aware of these laws, but thatContinue reading “China’s New Data Collection Laws”
2021 China Travel and Tourism
Hello and welcome to Bic Brands for Tuesday, March 23, 2021.We are going to jump around a bit in this episode and cover a couple of things. Both related to Chinese travel. Well, sort of. First up is a quick look at domestic Chinese tourism followed by Qingmin Festival. Or maybe t’other way ’round. OK,Continue reading “2021 China Travel and Tourism”
315 Consumer China TV Show
We are going to take a punt here and suggest that most of you understand what we mean by “Consumer Association.” Very likely there is one in your country. Not to be confused with the Consumer Brands Association. But just in case here is a definition from the Cambridge Dictionary:
Beware of Yellow Peril
We interrupt our normal programming to bring you this news flash!Well, maybe not exactly a news flash and it does wander quite some way from what we would call “usual” items. But we can – just – squeeze it into a business theme as it does give you insight, not just into the fickleness ofContinue reading “Beware of Yellow Peril”
Genuine respect or cynical strategy?
We have, on past occasions, referenced the pitfalls and dangers of trying to leverage another’s culture for marketing and financial gain. Even if, in the very rare instances the motive is pure and not driven by marketing or economic reasons, it is, in our view not something to be taken lightly.
Chinese ex wife awarded salary
Greetings as we roll into week 2 of March. Today we will continue the trend we began last month by deviating slightly from what we usually publish. However, as in last month, it does have deeper significance and possible ramifications for foreign businesses in China.
