China Mic-Mac

Christopher Kong

Welcome to China Mic-Mac: Micro Stories, Macro China. We help you to understand China through its people & their stories, beyond news headlines (no politics!). We split our podcasts into 2 parts: (a) Mic-Chat: Micro sharing from each special guest, discussing their personal attitudes & life in China; (b) Mac-Chat: Macro insights from each special guest, commenting on Chinese companies in the consumer/tech sector. Welcome you to connect with us on Instagram @chinamicmac. And welcome you to check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@china-mic-mac).

Episodes

  1. ‘Mic-Chat’ with Gregory Zhang: Chasing Financial Freedom for a Brighter Future

    12/31/2022

    ‘Mic-Chat’ with Gregory Zhang: Chasing Financial Freedom for a Brighter Future

    Gregory is a seasoned marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in China, serving Chinese consumers.  I asked Gregory about what people outside China should know about China. As an Asian-Australian who has spent the past 14 years in China, I am passionate about deepening mutual understanding between China & the rest of the world. So I was really interested in our guest’s response… This is China Mic-Mac: Micro Stories, Macro China.  On our instagram account, you can find more information about some of the topics we covered today, including the Chinese companies that Gregory mentioned. Welcome you to connect with us on Instagram @chinamicmac

    21 min
  2. ‘Mac-Chat’ with Gregory Zhang: The 3 Companies that Exist in China

    12/23/2022

    ‘Mac-Chat’ with Gregory Zhang: The 3 Companies that Exist in China

    Gregory is a seasoned marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in China, serving Chinese consumers.  In his career, Gregory has worked across a range of sectors, including personal care, food, internet platforms and banking. It’s interesting to hear how he segments these companies into 3 types. This is China Mic-Mac: Micro Stories, Macro China.  On our instagram account, you can find more information about some of the topics we covered today, including the Chinese companies that Gregory mentioned. Welcome you to connect with us on Instagram @chinamicmac

    19 min
  3. 'Mic-Chat' with John Cao: From Rural Jiangxi to Bustling Shanghai

    11/15/2022

    'Mic-Chat' with John Cao: From Rural Jiangxi to Bustling Shanghai

    John is a business development leader in the market research industry, currently working for the London-based firm Euromonitor. We ask him a range of questions to get to know him better. He talks about growing up in rural Jiangxi province, and how hard work and luck have both played key roles in his life. On our instagram account, you can find photos of John’s hometown in Jiangxi province, as well as more information about the proverb & poem that he mentioned. Welcome you to connect with us on Instagram @chinamicmac This is China Mic-Mac: Micro Stories, Macro China. Check out Episode 3 ('Mac-Chat' with John Cao) for his insights on Chinese companies.

    28 min
  4. 'Mac-Chat' with John Cao: Helping Chinese Giants Expand Overseas

    11/07/2022

    'Mac-Chat' with John Cao: Helping Chinese Giants Expand Overseas

    John is a business development leader in the market research industry, currently working for the London-based firm Euromonitor.  He works with multiple clients in China, both local & global. Their combined turnover runs into tens of billions of dollars. We talked about how he supports these clients, including helping Chinese giants to navigate expanding domestically vs expanding overseas. Another topic we dived into was the difference in mindset and operations between global multinational companies in China and local Chinese companies.  This is China Mic-Mac: Micro Stories, Macro China. Check out Episode 4 ('Mic-Chat' with John Cao) to learn more about his personal story. On our instagram account, you can find more information about some of the topics we covered today, including the Chinese companies that John mentioned. Welcome you to connect with us on Instagram @chinamicmac

    19 min
  5. 'Mac-Chat' with Shelley He: Two Emerging Chinese Consumer Segments

    10/21/2022

    'Mac-Chat' with Shelley He: Two Emerging Chinese Consumer Segments

    Shelley He is a business consultant who has worked for organisations such as DHL, Roland Berger and Alibaba. We tap into her insights on emerging consumer trends in China. On our instagram account, you can find more information about some of the topics we covered today, including the Chinese brands that Shelley referred to. Welcome you to connect with us on Instagram @chinamicmac This is China Mic-Mac: Micro Stories, Macro China. Check out Episode 2 ('Mic-Chat' with Shelley He) to learn more about her personal story.

    10 min
  6. 'Mic-Chat' with Shelley He: Finding Inspiration from Mulan

    10/21/2022

    'Mic-Chat' with Shelley He: Finding Inspiration from Mulan

    Shelley He is a business consultant from Chengdu with a passion for art, journalism and dancing. We ask her a range of questions to get to know her better, starting from her childhood dreams. On our instagram account, you can find more information about some of the topics we covered today, including Chengdu, Mulan and Shelley’s life as a business consultant. Welcome you to connect with us on Instagram @chinamicmac This is China Mic-Mac: Micro Stories, Macro China. Check out Episode 1 ('Mac-Chat' with Shelley He) for her insights on Chinese consumers.

    34 min
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About

Welcome to China Mic-Mac: Micro Stories, Macro China. We help you to understand China through its people & their stories, beyond news headlines (no politics!). We split our podcasts into 2 parts: (a) Mic-Chat: Micro sharing from each special guest, discussing their personal attitudes & life in China; (b) Mac-Chat: Macro insights from each special guest, commenting on Chinese companies in the consumer/tech sector. Welcome you to connect with us on Instagram @chinamicmac. And welcome you to check us out on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@china-mic-mac).

Information

  • Creator
    Christopher Kong
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Christopher Kong
  • Show Website
    China Mic-Mac