“We won’t do it and we have told them that.” In a commentary on Wednesday, China’s official Xinhua news agency said China and Europe “should resist trade protectionism hand in hand”. “China and Europe… (…
Monthly Archives For July 2018
The KOL bubble: how brands can earn the trust of China’s affluent demographic
It’s time to talk about China’s KOL bubble. KOLs (key opinion leaders) have become a big part of any brand’s checklist when operating in China. If that needs further explanation, then you’re already a ……
Will Chinese President Xi Jinping promote boycotts of US brands like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s?
One of President Xi Jinping’s biggest weapons in China’s trade dispute with the US could be boycotts of American brands by consumers. But he would also be risking collateral damage at home: The China ……
Chinese president Xi Jinping faces hurdles bashing US brands in trade war
HONG KONG (BLOOMBERG) – As a trade war looms, one of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s biggest weapons could be boycotts of American brands by his country’s legion of consumers. But Mr Xi would also be…
Australian swimwear brand Seafolly to launch in China
Seafolly, Australia’s largest swimwear brand, is expanding to China. Its products will be launched on Alibaba’s e-commerce platform, Tmall Global, later this month. While China is not the first countr… ( read original story …)
1 Million Mini-Programs: What the Latest Mini-Program Stats Mean for Luxury Brands
To many, mini-programs have already cemented their place in China’s online ecosystem … WeChat’s Mini-programsBy Yiling Pan Upon hearing these incredible numbers, brands might feel rushed to build a … ( read original story …)
China Auto Parts (Iran) Brand Exhibition to be Held in Tehran
Sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) and organized by the Foreign Trade Bureau of MOFCOM and co-organized by China National Machinery Industry International … ( read original story…
GM Q2 deliveries reach 858,344 units in China
In the first half of 2018, GM deliveries in China grew 4.4% on an annual basis to 1,844,396 units. Out of all brands, the Cadillac and Baojun brands achieved record deliveries for the second quarter,…
China and its influence at the World Cup in Russia
The fans aren’t China’s only show of force in Russia. Chinese brands such as mobile phone manufacturer VIVO, real estate giant Wanda and dairy company Mengniu are among FIFA’s top 2018 sponsors, accou… ( read…
Thousands rally in Hong Kong over Beijing’s tightening grip
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Thousands of Hong Kong people braved sweltering heat on Sunday to protest against Beijing’s tightening grip over the city as the former British colony marked the 21st anniversary … ( read…
How Beijing’s bid to eliminate local dialects backfired
Language is often seen as a symbol of the “soft power” of a particular place. For example, back in the 1980s and ’90s, when Hong Kong’s pop culture was in its heyday, Cantopop songs were…
Beijing fossil exhibition prompts rethink of mammal evolution
We flew over Jurassic China, and the pristine forest stretched endlessly towards distant mountains. A river meandered below and we sank down to skim across its surface like a dragonfly. A pterosaur sw… ( read…
China Property Flashes Fresh Warning With Bad-Loan Jump Forecast
Signs of pressure on China’s property market are deepening, with a report saying that soured loans from the industry could put “significant stress” on banks and a state researcher warning of accumulat… ( read original…