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Is it time for brands to stop trying to compete with all the noise on
WeChat and Weibo and create strategic partnerships with smaller apps and
social media platforms? UMS general manager Jessica Miao looks at the
top marketing platforms for SME companies.
The Internet has made New Zealand a great place for ethnic minorities
to grow a business, according to Chinese mega-company Alibaba.
Leading Chinese social media agency United Media Solution (UMS) has
opened an office in Melbourne office to help Australian businesses
connect with Chinese consumers.
2026 marks a pivotal year for China’s national economic development, as policy focus increasingly centres on consumption-led growth and premium market positioning. This shift is reinforced by a stronger RMB and the 15th Five-Year Plan’s emphasis on new productive forces and consumption-supportive policy, carrying significant implications for stakeholders across the New Zealand–China trading relationship.On 17 March, join the New Zealand Business Roundtable in China (NZBRiC) for…
The country has hit record Chinese student enrolments, but it could do much better, a new report from the NZ China Council shows.
UMS is pleased to join the British Chamber of Commerce in China, strengthening our connection with the wider business community across China, the UK.
Recently, UMS founder Jessica Miao visited Pangdonglai in Xuchang, Henan — a regional supermarket chain that has become one of the most talked-about retail businesses in China.
The China student market is back — but it hasn’t gone back to “how it used to be”. Outbound demand has recovered, yet decision-making is now more cautious and more value-driven. Students and parents are comparing destinations more carefully, balancing affordability, changing policy environments, and the perceived return on investment. […]
UMS marks another year of collaboration with the Asia New Zealand Foundation, reflecting on a meaningful period of cross-cultural exchange through the Beacon 2025 programme.
China outbound travel has a new mood: less “best deal,” more “best for me.” See what’s driving 2026’s high-value wave—and download UMS’s Tourism Trends Guide for practical takeaways.
UMS delivered a consumer-facing diamond verification & provenance WeChat Mini Program for Tracr, helping strengthen transparency, trust, and confidence in natural diamonds.
This week, UMS shared employer insights on key global skills and practical tips to help graduates stand out in the international job market.
UMS’s updated China Social Media Platforms Guide 2026 is now available for download. The guide summarises key platforms, user behaviours and content trends shaping China’s social media landscape today.
