Brand growth in 2026 has shifted from single tactics to an integrated system spanning ten engines — positioning, product, content, AI, organization, user assets, social participation, data, sales, and innovation. This piece breaks down why each engine matters now, how leading global and Chinese brands apply them, and what international brands can take away as they build long-term Chinese marketing strategies in an increasingly AI-driven landscape.

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