BEIJING (Reuters) – China said on Monday that it opposed the United States selling weapons to Taiwan, after the Trump administration approved the marketing license required for American manufacturers to sell technology to Taiwan that…
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‘QVC on steroids’: China sees the rise of web video commerce
Now, as the technology matures, the third-party selling format in China that’s been rattled by government regulations and looked down upon by brands is seeing a rebirth. Through these livestream shopping shows, China’s gray market…
Top 10 developments in China for brand owners
This alert covers issues such as increasing political sensitivity, an increasingly tough online environment, an increase in the number of trademark fillings made in China, the new Chinese anti-unfair competition law, a more stringent examination…
China looks to yuan devaluation as a tool in trade war with Donald Trump
While a weaker yuan could help President Xi Jinping shore up China’s export industries in the event of widespread tariffs in the US, a devaluation comes with plenty of risks. It would encourage Trump to…
China lists $50 billion of U.S. goods for possible 25 per cent tariff
China accounted for almost 60 per cent of their exports and … WH Group, which bought Smithfield in 2013, opened a facility in the centre Chinese city of Zhengzhou to produce its brands but uses…
China’s Sinochem hires sponsors for $2 billion IPO of oil assets: sources
BEIJING/HONG KONG (Reuters … ICBC International and JPMorgan to work on the initial public offering (IPO) expected in the second half of this year, said the people. The planned IPO for the state-owned group’s unit…
China’s Sinochem hires sponsors for $2 bln IPO of oil assets
BEIJING/HONG KONG, April 10 (Reuters … ICBC International and JPMorgan to work on the initial public offering (IPO) expected in the second half of this year, said the people. JPMorgan declined to comment. Sinochem and…
China’s Xi Urges Taiwan Business Community to Shun Independence
BEIJING — Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Taiwan’s business community on Tuesday to shun any idea of independence for their island and to promote peace and stable ties with the mainland, state media reported.…
The Complexity of Serving China
“It is up to international GSE manufacturers to justify the premiums GHSPs need to pay by accepting the values that we are able bring while the locals are not,” he continues. “TLD’s business in China…
Le Tote CEO on Bringing ‘the Netflix of Fashion’ to China
Recommended ReadingWhat the 2018 Brand Rankings Tell Us About China’s Consumer EconomyBy Jessica Rapp Did you come across any unexpected challenges targeting the Chinese consumer? One thing that surprised us a little bit was the…
VW brand March, Q1 sales hit record on China, U.S. demand
BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen’s core brand increased sales to a record 584,700 vehicles in March, expanding the first-quarter tally to 1.53 million cars, the highest-ever level for the January-to-March period. VW brand vehicle sales rose…
Gulfstream business-jet edge in China at risk amid trade spat
Gulfstream, the maker of the G650 business jet, is at risk of losing its dominance in China because of a worsening trade spat with the United States. China’s proposed 25-per-cent tariff on U.S.-made aircraft would…
Haidilao to tap demand for Chinese hotpot with up to $700 million IPO – sources
The IPO could come in the second half of the year, they said. The planned listing comes as the Beijing-based restaurant operator looks to further expand at home and boost its network globally to attract…