Alex Li Analyst
shanghai
English, Chinese
About Alex
Alex conducts research, advises clients, and offers localised, in-depth expertise and insights in the broader home and tech territory.
Expertise
Alex oversees the Chinese market in home and technology-related industries, including consumer electronics, consumer appliances, home care, tissue and hygiene, home and garden, and toys and games. Alex previously interned at a government public relations agency as a GR Specialist, to provide strategic tracking and analysis of China's regulatory landscape for clients, including multinationals and overseas trade associations.
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