TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose This study aims to explore the perceptions about Chinese brands from the point of views of young Chinese consumers.Design/methodology/approach A qualitative method is used including focus groups and in-depth personal interviews with young Chinese consumers who are currently living and working in Australia.Findings Two key findings emerge from the results, namely, young Chinese consumers attach symbolic values to Chinese brands and Chinese brands are perceived positively by young Chinese consumers.Research limitations/implications This study demonstrates that symbolic values (such as pride, lifestyle, feeling of home and being happy) constitute one of the primary motivations for young Chinese consumers’ purchase of domestic brands. The results of this study challenge the traditional view that Chinese brands are perceived negatively in the Chinese market.Originality/value This is one of the very few studies investigating how young Chinese consumers perceive brands from their home country rather than foreign brands.
VL  - 19
IS  - 1
SN  - 1747-3616
DO  - 10.1108/YC-09-2017-00740
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/YC-09-2017-00740
AU  - Jin Ting
AU  - Shao Wei
AU  - Griffin Deborah
AU  - Ross Mitchell
PY  - 2018
Y1  - 2018/01/01
TI  - How young Chinese consumers view Chinese brands
T2  - Young Consumers
PB  - Emerald Publishing Limited
SP  - 55
EP  - 69
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -