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Background China is now New Zealand’s largest export market since New Zealand signed the China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) back in 2008. In the year ending December 2019, 23% of New Zealand’s total goods and services exports were with China, worth $20.1 billion. The COVID-19 pandemic represents an unprecedented disruption […]
To give a general idea on what’s in the UMS’ bespoke China Daily Morning Brief, a daily email service focused on four industry categories – Education, Tourism, Food & Beverage, and Health & Skincare, I decided to write a summary of November insights our team published. The China Morning Brief […]
I attended the Asia Pacific Association of International Education Conference (APAIE) in Perth this week, and I wanted to share some important reflections and insights. The discussions at the conference provided a comprehensive view of enhancing the student experience through digital means. One of the key tools we have developed […]
We’ve just recently released our Q4 update for our ongoing higher education research at United Media Solution. This article wraps up key points from section 3 of the whitepaper report to provide international education marketers with insights into changing study motivations for their 2024 strategy. The pandemic has significantly impacted […]
We’ve just released our Q4 update for our ongoing higher education research at United Media Solution. This article wraps up key points from the whitepaper report to provide international education marketers with insights for their 2024 strategy. Key Highlights: Changing Dynamics: Post-pandemic, the motivations for Chinese students seeking overseas […]
Hero Image Credit: Guy Thompson. From COVID-19 to changing economic pressures, choosing an overseas location to complete studies can be complicated. With updated survey data from New Oriental for the 2022-2023 year, we can see several important changes in the overall market for Chinese international students. The opening of borders […]
This article is part of a series from our latest whitepaper, the China Social Media Platforms Guide. You can download the guide here: https://www.umssocial.com/china-social-media-platform-report/2023?s=blog INTRODUCTION: Xiaohongshu, also known as Little Red Book, uses the slogan ‘Mark your life’, and is aimed at becoming a lifestyle community for young people. It […]
This article is part of a series from our latest whitepaper, the China Social Media Platforms Guide. You can download the guide here: https://www.umssocial.com/china-social-media-platform-report/2023?s=blog INTRODUCTION: Many brands with experience in China have tried promotions on WeChat or have previously operated an Official Account. It’s never too late to start (or […]
This article is part of a series from our latest whitepaper, the China Social Media Platforms Guide. You can download the guide here: https://www.umssocial.com/china-social-media-platform-report/2023?s=blog INTRODUCTION: Douyin is a shortform video platform that was launched by ByteDance in China in 2016. It has grown to become one of the most popular […]
This article is part of a series from our latest whitepaper, our China Social Media Platforms Guide. You can download the guide here: https://www.umssocial.com/china-social-media-platform-report/2023?s=blog INTRODUCTION: Bilibili is a Chinese online video-sharing platform that launched in 2009. It has become one of the most popular platforms in China, with over 326 […]
As 2023 is ending, we recognise this year as the first rebound-year after the COVID-19 pandemic. Understanding trends and how consumers acted throughout this year is a telling sign for the future, showing us where priorities lie in a time of market recovery. As global travel rebounds in the post-pandemic […]
Visitors to Shanghai crowd onto the Bund for views of light and laser shows across the skyscrapers in Pudong. Photo credit: Guy Thompson This year, the Mid-Autumn Festival fell right before the Chinese National Holiday, making this 8-day vacation one of the longest of the year. As COVID-19 restrictions have […]
