Momentum

Bitter Exit & Sweet Return

Seesaw’s fail and Manner’s homecoming — two storylines from China’s coffee frontline.

Jul 5 • Sam Tang

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June 2026

Brussels WBRC 2026 — A Special Lens on China’s Coffee Scene ☕️

Reading China’s coffee evolution through one competitor’s setup at the World Brewers Cup 😊.

Jun 25 • Sam Tang

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The Myth of China’s Creative Coffee

What's the real role of China's "sugar water" in cafes — often flashy, but with little coffee flavor.

Jun 11 • Sam Tang

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The Quiet Boom of Coffee Roasters in China

Unveiling China’s roaster scene — from big brands to indie studios, the hidden force fueling the specialty‑coffee boom

Jun 9 • Sam Tang

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April 2026

What’s REALLY Happening in China’s Coffee Scene ☕️ - From Yunnan to Ethiopia, Inside the Green Bean Battlefield

Let’s look beyond storefronts for a while—toward the invisible coffee stories you won’t easily find elsewhere 😊.

Apr 28 • Sam Tang

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A few things on my radar #32

The Tea War Is Accelerating > HeyTea, Mixue, ChaGee, Ah Ma Handmade and More

Apr 21 • Sam Tang

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February 2026

A few things on my radar #31

China’s retail scene in 2026 is consolidating around: smarter tech, tighter supply chains, and more nuanced offline–online combos—plus a few casualties…

Feb 16 • Sam Tang

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A few things on my radar #30

Dreame's bold marketing, Huawei's price drop, Insta360 vs. DJI, bubble tea wars, Pop Mart's...

Feb 4 • Sam Tang

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January 2026

A few things on my radar #29

Milk Shift: Who’s Winning? >> Yili (伊利）, New Hope Diary (新希望) and BeFood（必如）

Jan 24 • Sam Tang

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China’s Brand Globalization

Going Global on an Unfinished Power Base

Jan 5 • Sam Tang

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A few things on my radar #28

Wins and losses in China > Nike, ANTA and lululemon

Jan 1 • Sam Tang

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December 2025

Duan Yongping: Value Investing Through an Entrepreneur’s Lens

A Penetrating “Common Sense” Approach

Dec 13, 2025 • Sam Tang

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