Ernan Cui
China Consumer Analyst
Ernan covers a wide range of topics related to Chinese consumers at Gavekal Dragonomics, including the labor market, demographics, urbanization, and household savings and debts; she also tracks trends in major consumer-related sectors such as retailing, autos, tourism, and healthcare, as well as agriculture and food. She is often quoted by major media outlets including the Financial Times, Reuters, Bloomberg, the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Economist.
A native of Tianjin, Ernan joined the Beijing office of Gavekal Dragonomics in 2013. She previously interned at Standard Chartered and Accenture, and was a part-time researcher at the University of Chicago's Beijing Center. Ernan graduated from Renmin University of China with an MA in economics and a double bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics.
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Recent Articles
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Gavekal Dragonomics
June 24, 2021
No Need For Passports
One of the most dramatic shifts within the global consumer market since Covid-19 has been the sudden termination of Chinese overseas tourism. In this report, Ernan explains why Chinese tourists will likely decide to remain grounded even as other countries open their doors, leaving households with extra money to deploy at home.
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Gavekal Dragonomics
May 25, 2021
After The Vaccine
China’s Covid-19 vaccination program has significantly accelerated in May, bringing it on track to reach its target of administering at least one dose to 40% of the population by end-June. In this report, Ernan explains why this achievement does not mean the country will be opening its borders or removing domestic precautions this year.
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Gavekal Dragonomics
May 20, 2021
The Consumer Recovery Is Still On Track
April’s shaky retail sales figures have raised questions about the strength of China’s consumer recovery. Ernan explains that the figures should be taken with a grain of salt: a closer inspection of April consumption indicators reveals that these worries are unfounded, and that consumer spending is continuing to recover at a healthy pace.