First-hand research information
Research Methods
Direct observation method (on-site visits, online observation)
Interview survey method (individual interviews, collective interviews, telephone interviews, video interviews, group discussions)
Questioning and Quotation Survey Method (online questioning, email questioning, household distribution, etc.)
Conference Investigation Method (Participate in expos, exhibitions, summit forums, seminars, exchange meetings, special training camps, training classes, press conferences, salons, lectures and other meetings, and learn and exchange to achieve market surveys)
Desktop survey method (statistical survey, literature research, etc.)
Survey objects
Middle and senior management of key enterprises (core management team, heads of R&D/Procurement/Production/Quality Inspection/Sales, etc.)
Industry experts and scholars (research institutes, government agencies, industry associations, etc.)
Upstream supply companies (raw material/component suppliers, equipment suppliers, technology providers, etc.)
Downstream and supporting enterprises (channel vendors, maintenance service providers, end consumers, etc.)
Scope of investigation
Comprehensive investigation
Sampling survey (random sampling, stratified sampling, systematic sampling, etc.)
Typical survey (filtering representative specific objects)
Tracking and survey (conducting vertical surveys at multiple time points for the same object)
Research content
Market supply and demand (production capacity, output, output value, market demand capacity, consumption, sales, etc.)
Value chain information (production cost structure, product gross profit margin, etc.)
Competitive information (leading enterprises, business models, operating conditions, market position, market share, competitive advantages, layout planning, etc.)
Project information (investment scale, planned output, etc. of major projects under construction, continued construction, planned output, etc.)
Technical information (technical breakthrough points, technical paths, technical barriers, technical trends, etc.)
Channel information (sales channels, channel proportion, channel strategy, etc.)
Product information (packaging, specifications, quality, price, etc.)
User portrait (user group, user characteristics, user preferences, etc.)
Barrier information (plant standards, environmental restrictions, capital investment, etc.)
Trend viewpoints (development stage, development pain points, development direction, market prospects and opportunities, etc.)
Second-hand desktop information
Macroeconomic and social data
Overseas macro operation data
The United Nations Statistical Commission (UNSD), World Bank Development Data Agency (WDI), International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Trade Organization (WTO), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), International Energy Agency (IEA), International Labor Organization (ILO), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), World Health Organization (WHO), Asia-Pacific Institute of Statistics (SIAP), European Statisticians Conference (EMS), Oxford Economic Research Institute, CEIE and other international organizations and statistical agencies, as well as government statistics departments
Domestic macro operation data
National/Local Statistics Bureau, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Civil Affairs, Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, People's Bank of China, etc.
Policy Standard Data Information
Policy and regulations data information
Forward-looking policy big data platform, official websites of the State Council and various departments, official websites of local government departments, Peking University Magical Weapons, Faxin Network, etc.
Standard data information
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), State Administration for Market Regulation-National Standard Information Public Service Platform, State Administration for Market Regulation-National Standard Full Text Disclosure System, State Council-National Standard Information Inquiry Platform, China Communications Standardization Association, Industrial Standard Network, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, etc.
Technological innovation data
Technical patent data
China National Intellectual Property Office, China (Southern) Intellectual Property Operation Center (SIPC), China listed drug patent information registration platform, European Patent Office (EPO), US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Japan Charter Office (JPO), Korea Charter Office (KIPO), etc.
Technology R&D Information
China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Patent Instructions, etc.
Information on transformation of scientific and technological achievements
China Science and Technology Statistical Yearbook, National Science and Technology Achievement Transformation Project Library, etc.
Production and sales and market size data
International consulting agency
McKinsey (Mc), Boston (BCG), Bain, Kearney (), Oliver Wyman (), Deloitte (), Roland Berg (), PricewaterhouseCoopers, Accenture, IDC, IHS, Grand View, Nelson (), Bloomberg (, etc.
Government departments
National Bureau of Statistics, Industry Statistical Yearbook, China (local) Statistical Yearbook, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Ministry of Water Resources, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, National Energy Administration, Civil Aviation Administration of China, People's Bank of China, State Drug Administration, National Administration of Disease Control and Prevention, State Film Administration, State Radio and Television Administration, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, State Administration of Sport, etc.
Industry organizations and professional research institutions
Energy and Electricity: Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), World Wind Energy Association, International Hydropower Association, EU Heat Pump Association, China Meteorological Administration Wind Energy Solar Energy Center, China Photovoltaic Industry Association, China Industrial Development Promotion Biomass Energy Industry Branch, National New Energy Consumption Testing and Early Warning Center, Zhongguancun Energy Storage Industry Technology Alliance, China Chemical and Physical Power Industry Association, China Electric Power Enterprise Federation, etc.
Chemical Materials: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, Longzhong Energy Information Network, China Petroleum Distribution Association, China Chemical Economic and Technological Development Center, China Synthetic Rubber Industry Association, China Chemical Fiber Industry Association, China Electronic Materials Industry Association (CEMIA), China Engineering Science and Technology Knowledge Center, China Plastic Processing Industry Association, China Paint Industry Association, China Fluorosilic Organic Materials Industry Association (CAFSI), China Refractory Materials Industry Association, etc.
High-end equipment: International Federation of Robots (IFR), for, China Equipment Manufacturing Industry Association, China Machine Tools Industry Association, China Mechanical Engineering Society, China Additive Manufacturing Industry Alliance (AMAc), China 3D Printing Technology Industry Alliance, China Instrument Industry Association (CIMA), China Aerospace Industry Quality Association, China Robot Professional Committee, etc.
Automobile: International Automobile Manufacturers Association (OICA), China Automobile Manufacturers Association, China Automobile Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance, China Intelligent Connected Automobile Industry Innovation Alliance, etc.
Semiconductors: International Semiconductor and Materials Association (SEMI), World Semiconductor Trade Statistics (WSTS), American Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA), Global Semiconductor Industry Association (WSTS), IC, China Semiconductor Industry Association (CSIA), etc.
Medical and health: National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), China Chemical Pharmaceutical Industry Association, China Medical Equipment Association, China Medical Device Industry Association, China Health Association, Drug Clinical Trial Registration Information Disclosure Platform, China Food and Drug Authentication Research Institute, Minnei.com, etc.
Information technology: International Telecommunications Union (ITU), Asia-Pacific Cable Industry Association (APC), Omdia, China Institute of Information and Communications (CAICT), China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), National Industrial Information Security Development Research Center, China Internet Association, Cyberspace Science and Technology Corporation-Disubao, etc.
Culture, Sports and Entertainment: UNESCO (), National Humanities Foundation (NEH), China Cultural Industry Association, China Cultural and Entertainment Industry Association, China Cultural and Educational Sports Products Association, China Sports Products Federation, China Textile Business Association Outdoor Products Branch (COCA), China Performance Association, China News Press, China Audio and Digital Association Game Working Committee, China Guangshi Sofurui Media Research (CSM), Lighthouse Research Institute, etc.
Retail fast-moving consumer goods: China Tobacco Industry Society, China Spice and Fragrance Cosmetics Industry Association, China Luxury Industry Association, China Jewelry and Jade Jewelry Industry Association, China Wine Distribution Association, China Toys and Baby Products Association, China Oral Cleaning and Care Products Industry Association, China Chain Business Association, China Cooking Association, Maigo.com (), Net Economics and Social Security-Dianshubao, etc.
Energy conservation and environmental protection: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), China Energy Conservation Association Energy Conservation Service Industry Committee, China Environmental Protection Industry Association, China Recycling Resources Recycling and Utilization Association, China Material Regeneration Association, China Circular Economy Association, China Environmental Protection Federation, China Environmental Culture Promotion Association, etc.
Transportation: International Airport Association (ACI), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), General Aviation Association (GAMA), IQ, China Intelligent Transportation Association, National Railway Administration, China Highway Network, China Air Transport Association, China Federation of Logistics and Procurement (CFLP), etc.
Steel and nonferrous metals: World Steel Association, USGS, International Aluminum Association (IAI), China Steel Industry Association, China Coking Industry Association (CCIA), China Nonferrous Metal Processing Industry Association, China Tungsten Industry Association, China Electronic Materials Industry Association Copper Class Materials Branch, etc.
Real estate construction: Global Construction Alliance, National Construction Market Supervision Public Service Platform, China Construction Machinery Association, China Building Materials Federation, China Building Decoration and Decoration Materials Association, China Aerated Concrete Association, China Index Academy, Yingshang.com, Lianshang.com, etc.
Financial and insurance: World Bank Development Data Bureau (WDI), American Insurance Specialist Association (NAIC), Climate Bond Initiative (CBI), China Interbank Market Dealers Association, China Trust Industry Association, China Asset Appraisal Association, etc.
Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries: Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO), International Coffee Organization, International Animal Husbandry Network, World Agrochemical Network (), China Agricultural Machinery Industry Network, China Academy of Fisheries Sciences, China Feed Industry Association, China Veterinary Medicine Association, etc.
Textile and clothing: China Light Industry Information Center, China Cotton Textile Industry Association, China Leather Industry Information Center, China Printing and Dyeing Industry Association, China Dyeing Industry Association, China Industrial Textile Industry Association, etc.
Corporate competition data
Enterprise/brand ranking
Various industry associations, Forbes China, Hurun China, Fortune Chinese, Alibaba Research Institute, JD Big Data Research Institute, CNPP Brand Big Data Research Institute, etc.
Enterprise big data
Forward-looking enterprise big data platform - Qichamao, National and Local Statistics Bureau, China and Local Statistics Yearbook, Industry Administration Department, Industry Statistics Yearbook, Industry Association, etc.
Corporate Credit
Forward-looking enterprise big data platform - Qichamao, National Enterprise Credit Information Disclosure System, National Government Service Platform - Credit Information Query, National Information Center - Credit China, etc.
Business operations
Foresighted listed companies' big data platform, US Stock Exchange, London Stock Exchange in the UK, Frankfurt Stock Exchange in Germany, Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Shanghai Stock Exchange, Beijing Stock Exchange, Listed Enterprise Bulletin, etc.
Import and export data
United Nations Trade Database, ITC-TRADE MAP, China Customs General Administration, local customs, China Medical and Health Products Import and Export Chamber of Commerce, etc.
Price data
National Development and Reform Commission Price Monitoring Center, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Business Society, Alibaba Research Institute, JD Big Data Research Institute, Longzhong Energy Information Network, Zhongnong Lihua Original Medicine Price Index, Yangtze River Nonferrous Metals Network, etc.
Investment and financing data
Forward-looking smart investment promotion system - corporate investment trends, investment institutions such as Hillhouse Capital, Sequoia Capital, IDG Capital, Hillhouse Capital, Shenzhen Venture Capital, etc., China Securities Regulatory Commission, Shanghai Stock Exchange, Shenzhen Stock Exchange, Hong Kong Stock Exchange and other stock exchanges, China Securities Investment Fund Industry Association, Beijing Fund Industry Association and other fund associations
Bidding data
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China - China Bidding Network, China Bidding Public Service Platform, Government Procurement Network, China Federation of Logistics and Procurement (CFLP), National Centralized Drug Procurement Service Platform, China Medical Device Procurement Public Service Platform, China Projects Network to be under construction, etc.
Project construction data
The Development and Reform Commission of the State Council - National Online Approval and Supervision Platform for Investment Projects, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Ministry of Ecology and Environment, China Project Network for Projects under Construction, China Oil and Gas Project Database, etc.
Industrial park construction and operation data
Forward-looking smart investment promotion system - Forward-looking park database, China Development Zone Network, China Park Network, etc.
Industry regional market data
Forward-looking smart investment promotion system - industrial heat map, statistical yearbooks such as the National and Local Statistics Bureau, China and Local Statistics Yearbook, China Industrial Statistics Yearbook, China Agricultural and Rural Statistics Yearbook, etc., National Development and Reform Commission, Industry Association, etc.
Industry/product popularity index
Baidu Index, WeChat Index, Google Index, Toutiao Index, Sogou Index, Taobao Index, Weibo Index, Aladdin Index, China Index Data, Huge Arithmetic and other Internet public opinion monitoring big data platforms
User Scale Data
National Internet Information Center, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China Institute of Information and Communications (CAICT), China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC), etc.
Industry operating efficiency data
Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs and other industry regulatory departments, China Industrial Statistical Yearbook, China Agricultural and Rural Statistical Yearbook and other industry statistical yearbook
Product registration and business qualification data
Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China, State Food and Drug Administration, State Administration of Finance, Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Ministry of National Emergency Management, Ministry of Transport, etc.
