The Hard Truth About the Chinese Market: Most of You Are Not Ready
78% of international tourism brands have no Chinese social media presence. 89% quit before month 4. The market rewards patience. You offer neither.
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78% of international tourism brands have no Chinese social media presence. 89% quit before month 4. The market rewards patience. You offer neither.
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Ten tips from someone who has been doing this since before WeChat existed. These are not theoretical. Every single one comes from watching tourism brands succeed or fail in the Chinese market over 15 years. 1. The Chinese Market Is Not One Market Tier 1 cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen) produce travelers with different budgets,…
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