Korean entertainment and culture are seeing a strong revival in China. And it’s not only strengthening Korea’s economic influence and solidifying its position as Asia’s arbiter of culture, but transforming Chinese identity and consumer behaviour across the spectrum.

Is tea still the most popular drink in China? And do logo-centric brands still dominate luxury? In our 2014 / 15 cultural snapshot of China, we demystify cultural myths, shed light on the country’s economic outlook, and explore the emerging and established trends across eleven sectors.

While in 2013 Chinese customers were saying they “didn’t want anything made in China", attitudes are starting to change. People are increasingly looking to local suppliers and shopping with home-grown brands rather than foreign ones.

“The most popular debate in China today,” writes columnist Kelly Yang, “is whether you're ‘dad enough’.” But what turned a reality TV show featuring cute kids and their hapless caretakers into such a hot topic in the world’s most populous country?