China Success

Qi Wang is the co-founder and CIO of MegaTrust Investment (HK), a boutique China manager specialising in investing in China A-shares (domestic Chinese stocks). He is also the creator of ‘Daily Reflection on China', a financial newsletter offering local news and curated insights on Chinese stocks, including ADRs.

James Liu, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Neo-Criterion Capital Ltd. (“NCC”), has 27 years of research and investment experience in the China and Greater equity markets. He is one of the pioneers in the QFII investment after the scheme was launched in 2002.  In 2014, he co-founded NCC and has managed assets for blue […]

Thomas Kwan is CEO of Harvest Global Investments, responsible for the company's business development and investment platform. He is also the Head of ESG of the parent Harvest Fund Management, leading sustainable investing initiatives of the group. Thomas is a veteran investor with over 20 years' asset management experience in Asia.

Shifeng Ke is the CEO, CIO and Portfolio Manager for the Open Door Group. For 14 years he was the senior portfolio manager for Martin Currie Investment Management Limited providing research and investment management services to its clients investing in the Greater China (including Taiwan) markets. Shifeng and his team managed a range of China […]

Penfolds Wine enjoyed huge success in China as a result of excellent timing, a determined CEO, a sizeable marketing budget plus a bit of good luck. As a result, the Penfolds brand is regarded as being in the top 3 of the most successful Australian brands in China, and Penfolds labels have dominated the list […]

Heidi Dugan is a living, breathing and inspiring story of success in China over 26 years. An entrepreneur, actress and TV host with a viewership of over 6 million people, Heidi is a highly sought after ambassador and adviser to large and small foreign brands, especially in the health, wellness, food and beverage categories, and […]

One of Australia's greatest success stories in China is the leading health supplements brand, Blackmores, which has inspired many other brands to follow in their footsteps. The principal architect of their success is Peter Osborne, a former senior trade commissioner with Austrade, who joined Blackmore's in 2009 to head up their Asian operations with responsibility […]

Despite leading the way in innovation and technology in the food supply chain industry, Greg’s approach to doing business in China still involves building trusted relationships and the importance of family. Two Hands is a digital start-up that has reinvented food supply chains. Using blockchain and smart tagging technology it is changing the way the […]

Uscom Ltd is an ASX listed medical technology company which was founded by Rob Phillips, a globally recognised innovator in the field of digital ultrasound. Rob has engineered the acquisition and integration of two international medical device companies and, for over the last 15 years, has been a pioneer in the development of China’s medical device market. China represents […]

Canva is one of Australia’s leading design tech companies, raising over US$200 million at a valuation of USD $40 billion and placing it in a perfect position for global success. It’s well known as a popular graphic design platform, allowing users to design graphics for social media, presentations, posters, and other visual content. As part […]

Do big international brands get a free pass when entering the China market? Is your international presence enough to be successful or do you need to rethink and develop a new strategy for China?

Mackas Australian Black Angus Beef was established in 1884, a proudly family-owned business now into its fourth generation, led by Robert and his children. Mackas uses some of the world's best genetics to breed quality, grass-fed, grain-finished Angus Verified cattle which has captured the high standards required by the Chinese market since 2016.

Nutreat is a leading supplier of Australian sourced nutritional products to China's senior living market, securing a licensing agreement to sell directly into aged care centres in Beijing and delivering delicious, nutrient-rich supplement powder and snacks for individuals who may need protein supplements, energy, vitamins and minerals in between or with meals. In this episode, […]

A.H. Beard is a 120 year old family business and a highly respected manufacturer of high quality bedding and mattresses in Australia which they export all over the world. Their business in China has exploded with over 50 showrooms and a local team who have seen the benefits of competing on quality and value rather […]