China’s foreign minister said trade protectionism and unilateral … NO SIGN OF LAST-MINUTE TALKS There was no evidence of last-minute negotiations between U.S. and Chinese officials, business sources … ( read original story …)
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As U.S.-China tit-for-tat tariffs approach, here’s what could happen
U.S. businesses and consumers were bracing for a major escalation in the United States’ trade dispute with China set to take effect as early as Thursday on the West Coast. Barring a last-minute change ……
Xiaomi faces a reality check in its long-awaited IPO
But Beijing-based Xiaomi now faces a reality check after the relative … companies the chance to raise even more funds by tapping the domestic market. The IPO was priced on Friday at 17 Hong Kong…
In China’s ‘money worshiping’ movie industry, stars’ high pay becomes a target of the central government
are celebrated here as part of China’s growing influence in the global film market. But the rise has what officials see as a pernicious side, a kind of “Hollywoodification” of the Chinese entertainmen… ( read…
China may be disrupting US companies because of Trump’s tariff threats
The US and China are locked in a growing trade battle. According to a new Washington Post report, US companies are already seeing delays and increased scrutiny in China, possibly because of the trade ……
China: US is ‘opening fire on the entire world’ with tariff threats
China’s commerce ministry said on Thursday the United States is “opening fire on the entire world.” China says the proposed tariffs will hit international supply chains globally. Friday is the deadlin… ( read original story…
China slams ‘blackmail’ on eve of U.S. tariff hike
BEIJING – China rejected “threats and blackmail” ahead of a threatened U.S. tariff hike, striking a defiant stance Thursday in a dispute companies worry could flare into a full-blown trade war and chi… ( read…
Chinese firms not spared if Xi targets US brands
HONG KONG • 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 risking…
Brand Element Design: Peacock Packaging for Chinese Wine
Sometimes we just find stuff out there and we like it. This time its something coming from China-based design firm Shenzhen Baixinglong Creative Packaging for a local brand of Chinese wine. Inspired b… ( read…
Iconic Australian shoe brand Volley to open 50 stores in China
Iconic Australian shoe brand Volley is set to open a chain of 50 stores in China with online demand soaring, after a celebrity was photographed wearing them. Volley, the 79-year-old Australian tennis … ( read…
Kering’s Richard Ginori Joins With Secoo for Online China Exclusive
PORCELAIN IN CHINA: The Kering-owned Italian porcelain-maker Richard … The site already carries a number of high-end European brands including Versace, Roger Vivier, Mr&Mrs Italy, Gucci and Rolex. T… ( read original story …)
VGrab Announces Signing Cooperation Agreement for the Development of the Heritage Duesenberg Brand
VIL will spearhead the first lifestyle launch of Duesenberg’s newly-developed sub-brand, Duesey, in the food & beverage retailing market, more specifically Duesey Coffee. As VIL’s management team has … ( read original story …)
Evolution of a China Solution
Stuffing homes with brands did not bring happiness in China, as it did not bring happiness in America either. In both countries conspicuous consumption has created greed, social frustration and distor… ( read original story…
