Jonathan Smith

25 July 2019 WeChat is an app on a scale that Western markets struggle to imagine - so big that a host of mini-apps has sprung up in its ecosystem. Hot Pot China's Jonathan Smith explores how brands have succeeded.
29 April 2019 It is becoming ever easier for Chinese people to travel, and many are celebrating big events like Lunar New Year and Golden Week by going away. The opportunity is rich for destination retailers, argues Jonathan Smith of Hot Pot China, but planning for the Chinese traveller means understanding a few basics.