Wearable devices have bright future in China
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A latest survey showed that wearable devices will become more popular in the Chinese market in the next five years.
For wearable health devices, 39 percent of respondents worldwide plan to buy one by 2020, but 65 percent of Chinese consumers surveyed already have an interest in buying one, according to a survey filed to Xinhua Saturday by Accenture, a consulting and technology services company.
As many as 67 percent of Chinese consumers are likely to buy wearable fitness monitors and 73 percent wants smart watches in the coming five years, more than doubled 32 percent and 27 percent in the United States.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the global interest in purchasing wearable health devices by 2020?
What is the global interest in purchasing wearable health devices by 2020?
Globally, 39 percent of respondents plan to buy a wearable health device by 2020. This indicates a significant future market for these products worldwide, as identified by the recent survey.
Q.How does Chinese consumer interest in wearable fitness monitors compare to US consumers?
How does Chinese consumer interest in wearable fitness monitors compare to US consumers?
As many as 67 percent of Chinese consumers are likely to buy wearable fitness monitors in the coming five years. This is more than double the 32 percent reported for consumers in the United States.
Q.Which company conducted the survey mentioned in the article?
Which company conducted the survey mentioned in the article?
Accenture, a consulting and technology services company, filed the survey results to Xinhua. Their research provides the basis for the market predictions regarding wearable devices in China.
Q.What proportion of Chinese consumers are interested in purchasing smartwatches in the next five years?
What proportion of Chinese consumers are interested in purchasing smartwatches in the next five years?
In the coming five years, 73 percent of Chinese consumers expressed a desire to buy smartwatches. This figure significantly surpasses the 27 percent reported for consumers in the United States.
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