But Mr. Kayne and other forestry executives forged ahead that month with the final leg in China of the Asia trade mission. “We’re focused on the business of China as opposed to the politics. China…
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Douglas Todd: China scholars feeling the chill of intimidation
While working on another book about China and advising business organizations, Potter said he isn’t jetting across the Pacific Ocean these days, partly for health reasons. Even though a computer … ( read original story…
Why now is the perfect time for new brands to invest in China, says strategy firm’s CEO
This article was originally written by Ruonan Zheng for Jing Daily Now is the perfect time for new brands to break into China, according to the CEO of American luxury lifestyle and consumer brand stra……
China pressing Canadian companies to call Taiwan part of China, state documents show
“I’m not sure what good it does China in the long run. Many multinationals might well go along with Beijing’s blackmail in order to continue doing business with China,” Manthorpe said. “But it actuall… (…
These Japanese Brands Are Beating U.S. Rivals in China’s ‘New Retail’ World
All this talk about the U.S.-China trade war forgets where the future lies. China isn’t the world’s factory anymore. It’s the world’s biggest shopfront. Whether that’s on Nanjing Road in Shanghai … ( read original…
Huawei Night in Canada: Inside tech giant’s push to burnish its brand
There’s no evidence of sinister intentions behind Huawei’s marketing, which isn’t unlike that of Western multinationals, although its efforts have been unusually strong for a company from China, where … ( read original story …)
U.S.-China trade war opens global doors for Canadian life insurers
As the trade war continues between the United States and China, Canadian life insurers say opportunities are opening up as manufacturers look to move their operations to countries in Southeast Asia. “ … ( read…
Anonymous Chinese Employees on Why Western Brands Fumble When Marketing in China
From a creepy Burberry Chinese New Year ad campaign that featured a cast of devious-looking Chinese family members maniacally staring at their grandmother to a spooky and downright melancholy Prada ca… ( read original story…
Japanese Jewelry Retailer Primo’s PE Owner Weighs IPO
Last month, it opened its first store in Beijing, and eighth in China … the buyout firm’s website shows. While an IPO is currently the preferred option, Longreach could still opt to sell the busines……
Vivo’s iQOO is joining an army of Chinese smartphone sub-brands
With a futuristic image posted on China’s social media, smartphone brand Vivo announced it will launch a new sub-brand: iQOO. For now, we don’t know much about the phone. But we do know that you’re…
Vivo announces ‘iQOO’ sub-brand in China
Vivo announced a new sub-brand called iQOO in China. The sub-brand’s social media account started posting recently with official endorsement from Vivo. The brand is reportedly positioned as a premium … ( read original story…
Cramer: This earnings period revealed ‘brutal truths’ about US-China trade
Specifically, traders who bet against stocks like Nike and Starbucks when talks go south — usually assuming that they’ll be boycotted because they’re distinctly American brands — could have “the China … ( read original…
China’s popular coconut milk brand under fire for sexually charged ads
Coconut Palm 椰树牌, a leading coconut milk brand in China, is under investigation for several sexual-innuendo-laden ad campaigns to promote its products. Based in Hainan, China’s southernmost province, … ( read original story …)
