Foreign Brands Attract More Chinese Consumers on China’s Livestream Shopping Platforms

Foreign Brands Attract More Chinese Consumers on China’s Livestream Shopping Platforms
A woman in Beijing shops online at the Taobao website on Feb. 5, 2008. Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images
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Livestream shopping has become a new consumer trend in China, with ambassadors from around the world invited to promote their specialty products to Chinese consumers, oftentimes resulting in hot sales.

One expert noted that this trend reflects Chinese consumers’ distrust in domestic brands.

Shawn Lin is a Chinese expatriate living in New Zealand. He has contributed to The Epoch Times since 2009, with a focus on China-related topics.
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