Articles by Jotham Lim (149)
China's AI Toy Market 2025: The Rise of Emotional Companions
China AI toy sales hit CN¥ 740M (+427% YoY) in 2025, as trendy plush toys grew 1,466% and emotional companionship outpaced robots.
China's Online 3C Electronics Sales Topped CN¥1.1tn in 2025
China's online 3C electronics sales passed CN¥ 1.1 trillion in 2025, up 18.5% on fewer units, as power-bank certification rules and AI toys drove growth.
China's Online Pet Supplement Sales Up 20%, Fastest Segment
China's pet supplement market hit CN¥ 3.69 billion with +20.3% YoY growth. Cardiovascular health doubled at +107.9%. Data inside.
How Haidilao Restructured Its Restaurant Network in 2021
Why Haidilao closed restaurants opened during the pandemic, and how a smaller network and a move into online retail prepared the hotpot chain for 2022.
Seven Super Categories Defied China's 2022 Market Slowdown
Seven categories grew over 15% YoY at CN¥ 10B+ scale on two leading Chinese marketplaces in 2022, while most large categories came under pressure.
Haidilao's Future Food Lab Enters Self-Heating Hotpot
Haidilao's Future Food Laboratory launched instant Cantonese soup to compete with Mo Xiaoxian in China's self-heating hotpot segment.
China's Health Food Category Defied the 2022 Slowdown
Health food grew 21.5% on two leading Chinese marketplaces in 2022, the strongest of their top 20 categories, as consumers cut discretionary spending.
How Haidilao Took Its Hotpot Condiments Online
How Haidilao carried the trust built in its hotpot restaurants into online sales of seasoning bases, dipping sauces and self-heating kits.
Indonesia boasts the largest online beauty and skincare market in Southeast Asia
Beauty and personal care sales on a leading Indonesian marketplace reached USD 1.82 billion in 2023, up 35%, with skincare above USD 595 million.
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