RobinConnect
Your window into China’s real business world
A clear, honest view of how business in China actually works. Stories, field notes, and ground insight from Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area.
RobinConnect
A clear, honest view of how business in China actually works. Stories, field notes, and ground insight from Shenzhen and the Greater Bay Area.
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In fast-paced Hong Kong, David built a sleep brand inspired by his mom’s insomnia and his own restless nights. What began as a quiet product test is now a growing global business — built slow, clear, and strong, without sacrificing rest.
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In 2024, about 55 percent of Shenzhen’s GDP came from manufacturing and high-tech industries. That’s roughly 275 billion US dollars, according to public data. The city is not only strong in innovation across fields like information technology, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, biotech, and new energy. It’s also still
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Vivian went from London’s high-fashion circles to running a thriving MCN (Multi-Channel Network) agency in Shenzhen—generating over 1 million RMB from Red Note alone in just six months, with zero ad spend and only 115 followers. Her story is a masterclass in spotting opportunities, moving fast, and letting
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Most people think success in manufacturing comes from having capital, connections, or a clever product idea. But for Chen Jiao, it started with none of those. He didn’t go to college. He didn’t have investors. What he did have was time, grit, and a willingness to learn from
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Shenzhen lawyer Vicky from Yingke Law Firm shares legal insights for foreign entrepreneurs in China, from contracts and IP protection to dispute resolution. Learn how to avoid common risks and operate safely in the Chinese market.
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In the cluttered and cost-cutting world of China’s snack industry, one company decided to stop selling biscuits. Instead, it sells joy. And it’s working. Back in 2004, 金添动漫股份有限公司 (Jintian Animation Co.) founder 蔡建淳 was running a typical biscuit factory in Dongguan. Margins were wafer thin, competition fierce. He
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Vivian went from London’s high-fashion circles to running a thriving MCN (Multi-Channel Network) agency in Shenzhen—generating over 1 million RMB from Red Note alone in just six months, with zero ad spend and only 115 followers. Her story is a masterclass in spotting opportunities, moving fast, and letting
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When I met Appie—a Dutch entrepreneur from Gouda—in Shenzhen, I could tell right away he had a story worth sharing. He left behind a 14-year IT career, traded the stability of office life for a backpack, and ended up starting a business in a city he never even