Observations on ten years in publishing: Between East and West

With Covid curbs fading, China is set for a resumption in consumer consumption. In an exclusive interview with China in Publishing, our CEO @AliciaLiu reflected on her ten years in the industry working in China and the UK, offering her insights on how international collaborations can break down geographical barriers due to the travel restrictions.

How China's livestreaming boom is revolutionising sales

Halfway into 2020, we are still in the middle of the Covid-19 storm. While we used to go and personally see things, that is no longer possible. As a result, we have undeniably shifted to online resources and short or live streamed videos to help us make decisions. Often these videos reach millions and as the economy starts to open up again, is livestreaming the solution to reach the Chinese market?

Viral Learning: Edutainment is the New Entertainment

China is a resilient nation, and after fighting Covid-19 for three months, life is slowly recovering. Sadly, that’s not to say it’s back to normal. New social distancing rules have marked a decided change in consumer behaviour and changed the demands for content. Yet, while many industries are stagnating, we believe there are still opportunities for growth in the IP industry in China. This is particularly the case in the children’s sector, where aspirational parents are buying content to support their children’s education.

Viral Learning: Covid-19 has reshaped the educational landscape of China

China has been in the news constantly in recent weeks due to Covid-19. At Singing Grass, we have been in daily contact with our families, friends, colleagues and clients in China, witnessing at first hand their resilience in adapting to a different way of living as a result of the virus. Many aspects of daily life have been affected by the quarantine, with people rapidly adjusting their habits to a changing social and commercial landscape.