My Observation During China Trip

Stephen Tseng | Created: Jun 8, 2024 Updated: Jan 9, 2025

2024/06/08

Dminorstudio Newsletter

April 30th, 2024

Hey,

Hope you and your family are doing well.

I came back from my China trip earlier this month.

As usual, I tried my best to meet my teammates, clients, partners, and friends there.

Here is one important observation during my stay in Shanghai:

More B2B companies in China have been targeting overseas markets since last year.

Why?

The main reason is the downturn in the Chinese economy.

Generally speaking, they would choose US and EU markets as a priority.

If your service or product can help them grow business in overseas markets…

You might find a new opportunity to grow your business.

What are your thoughts or experiences on this?

Reply to this email and let me know.

⭐ My Daily Post

My Daily Post — I share my thoughts and learning on LinkedIn at 8:00 am (NY time) every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, except for US holidays.

Here are the top 3 popular posts this month (I reposted on my website):

You can also check my previous posts here on my website.

  1. No More Amateur B2B Marketing
  2. The Myth of Quick Wins in B2B Marketing
  3. Beyond Vanity Metrics for B2B Success

🧙‍♂️ My Picks

❤️ My Favorite Thing

  • Yeti Tumbler — It has been my go-to travel mug. I use it at home or outside all the time. Love it!

📚 What I Have Watched

  • 3 Body Problems — I have heard about the novel for a long time, but I didn’t have time to read it. After watching the TV series, I understand why so many people mentioned it before. If you like Sci-Fi, it is definitely worth watching.

Thanks for reading, Be kind, and Enjoy longer daylight☀️!

Stephen Tseng

About The Author

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Stephen Tseng

Co-founder of dminorstudio. regularly writes about the intersection of AI, SEO, and B2B growth strategy.

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