Winning the Chinese Middle Class
Edited by Filip Lau & Mads Holme
China is perhaps the single biggest enigma in the business world today. Its potential as a market for all kinds of goods, from electronics to beverages, from toys to medical devices, is unparalleled, yet at the same time, the Chinese consumer who should potentially buy all of these goods remains a mystery. Saying that Chinese consumers are different from others is easy and, of course, stating the obvious. But achieving a detailed understanding of this difference that goes beyond standard definitions—and, more importantly, a strategy for how to succeed in the face of it—is a much more vexing challenge to ensure future growth.
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