Blogs
Business | Ting's Blog: What does the Coronavirus crisis mean for your business in China?
February 04, 2020This year, UK trade with China (good and services) was expected to exceed £100 billion for the very first time. That is, until the Coronavirus hit.
Business | Ting's Blog: Advice for SMEs Keen to Do Business in China
January 22, 2020Ting Zhang, Founder and CEO of Crayfish.io, outlines important things you need to know if you want to tap into the lucrative Chinese market.
Business | Ting's Blog: China’s interest in tomorrow’s farms and the AgriTech cluster in Cambridge
January 09, 2020Earlier in November, on a perfectly beautiful autumn day, I joined Emma Fletcher, Managing Director at SmithsonHill, in an interview as part of the CGTN..
Business | Ting's Blog: Innovation in China
December 03, 2019Ting Zhang, Founder and CEO of Crayfish.io, offers valuable insight into innovation in China – and what you need to know if you want to do business with China.
Business | Jiao’s Blog: No-Deal Brexit? Don’t worry Britain, China (emerging superpower and the world’s 2nd leading economy) still loves you!
November 01, 2019China’s love affair with Britain is engrained in our DNA. Ask any Chinese consumer and, like me, they will tell you that ‘Brand Britain’ represents a number of things..
Business | Ting's Blog: UK-China: Opportunities in a New Era of Golden Trading Relations
October 30, 2019I was delighted to take part in a televised discussion on The Agenda with Stephen Cole, a new TV programme launched by CGTN Europe earlier this month (October).
Business | Ting's Blog: What is the story of Crayfish?
September 25, 2019A lot of people ask me - why did you call your company Crayfish?
Business | Ting's Blog: Get ready for China - A guide to doing business in the far east
September 17, 2019Companies, whatever their size or sector, need to have a China strategy in place if they are going to take advantage of the many opportunities the Chinese market presents...
Knowledge | Ting's Blog: IP & Trademark Webinar Summary | Understanding the key issues of IP & Trademark in China
September 17, 2019Western companies keen to conduct business in China are benefiting from topical advice from experts at Crayfish.io, delivered via a series of useful webinars on a variety of topics.
Knowledge | Ting's Blog: Doing Business with China: Gifting Etiquette
September 17, 2019Building personal relationships is an intrinsic part of doing business in China and exchanging gifts can help that greatly. But what do you take, and who should receive your gifts?
Knowledge | Ting's Blog: Doing Business with China: Making the Most of Your Visit
September 16, 2019Business trips to China can be both exhausting and enjoyable, typically involving a range of meetings and a busy schedule. So, it's important to remain energetic and productive when travelling.
Knowledge | Ting's Blog: The 4 Biggest Challenges Western Businesses Face In China
September 16, 2019What are the biggest obstacles for Western companies pursuing business opportunities in China?
Knowledge | Ting's Blog: Doing Business with China: Communicating Effectively
September 16, 2019Unless you can speak fluent Chinese and have a decent understanding of the culture, communicating with your business connections in China can sometimes be frustrating..
Knowledge | Ting's Blog: Traditions Versus Modern China
September 16, 2019If you intend to interact with Chinese people for business purposes, it is advisable to learn some basics about the Chinese culture, which is very different from the West.
Knowledge | Jiao's Blog: How Do I Register a Verified Weibo Account?
September 16, 2019Sina Weibo, known as the Chinese twitter, is one of the most popular social media sites in China. With over 392 million monthly active users, it is the top social media platform..
Education | Ting's Blog: Crayfish.io Helps You Catch Up on the Latest Chinese Business Trends
September 16, 2019Ting Zhang, Founder and CEO of Cambridge-based Crayfish.io, has been connecting with some of industry's..
Business | Ting's Blog: A Chinese Solution to the Italian Teething Problem
September 03, 2019Ting's Blog: A Chinese Solution to the Italian Teething Problem
Business | Jiao's Blog: How to Do WeChat Marketing - The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
June 17, 2019If you are doing business with China, you might already know that Western social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and so on are banned in China. In fact, Weibo..
Knowledge | Ting's Blog: Doing Business with China: Business Dinner Etiquette
June 17, 2019Personal relationships are important in any business..
HR | Ting's Blog: Doing Business in China: Tackling the Talent Shortage Challenge
June 17, 2019China has been through the “growing pain” of lacking a skilled..
Knowledge | Ting's Blog: The Meaning of Numbers in Chinese Culture
June 17, 2019The most auspicious numbers are 6, 8 and 9. These are regarded as the luckiest numbers in China and all their homophones have auspicious meanings.
HR | Ting's Blog: Tackling the Key Issues of HR in China
June 17, 2019Western companies keen to conduct business in China are benefiting from topical advice from experts at Crayfish.io..
Business | Guest's Blog:"A bag of yellow fish please?"
February 16, 2019It’s very easy to find yourself buying what you didn’t intend to in China..