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Why Should Brands Value
Seniors on China Social

The spending potential of China’s senior citizens is expected to contribute to a third of China’s GDP in the next 30 years, rising from RMB 5.9 trillion in 2021 to RMB 106 trillion by 2050. 

25.6% of senior citizens on the planet are Chinese.

In 2022, China’s population of 60+ year-olds reached 280 million, making up 19.8% of China’s total population. This is swiftly approaching that of the U.S.’s total population of 339 million.

The above number is increasing every year by 20 million to 25 million as the second wave of baby boomers, born between 1962 and 1978, retire — making China the fastest-aging country in the world.

8 China Social Media Trends to Follow in 2023

In the ever-changing development of China’s social media platforms, the speed of changes in content forms, iterations of social media platform functions, and changes in social media marketing methods is astonishing. At the same time, several major social media platforms have begun to build a closed loop of e-commerce, forming their own ecosystem. Consumer behavior and shopping habits have also quietly changed.

At KAWO, we are dedicated to helping brands and agencies gain success on China social. Keep reading for the top eight China social media trends we have summarized for you to keep on the radar in 2023.

How Bilibili Went from a Gamer’s Paradise to a Hot Marketing Opportunity for Auto Companies to Reach Consumers

Most social media platforms make signing up as easy as possible. It’s a race to grow more users who, in turn, attract more investment, high-quality creators, and ad buys. But not Bilibili. This Chinese video platform makes joining more difficult than passing a driving test (OK – maybe that’s true for only some us).

Bilibili — more than any other platform — doubles down on the concepts of “niche” and “community driven” — and the strategy is creating an appealing ecosystem!

Bilibili homepage

Let’s take a look at what makes Bilibili such a unique platform, and a hot marketing opportunity, especially for brands with a niche audience, like automakers.

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