China has just been presented with a harrowing choice for its economy, according to Reuters. The choice is both complex and simple: Either keep money from flowing out of the country, or join the ranks…
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China responds to the US: We will protect our 'irrefutable' sovereignty in the South China Sea
BEIJING/WASHINGTON — China said on Tuesday it had “irrefutable” sovereignty over disputed islands in the South China Sea after the White House vowed to defend “international territories” in the strategic waterway. White House spokesman Sean…
Three China IPOs suspended from trade after surging by maximum-permitted 44 pc in debut action
Three initial public offerings on mainland stock markets surged by their daily limit 44 per cent in debut trade on Monday, as retail investors continued to chase newly listed stocks despite warnings from authorities over…
Chinese Peer-to-peer lender Ppdai.com plans US IPO, likely raising up to US$200m, report says
Ppdai.com, one of the mainland’s largest online lending platforms, is reportedly planning to raise US$200 million in a US initial public offering (IPO) ahead of Beijing’s tightened regulation on the peer-to-peer (P2P) lending sector. It…
Finding a Gap in the market; the challenges facing an iconic clothing brand
The total number of outlets now stands at 160. Gap is famous for its wardrobe basics, but in China there are many brands offering similar products at lower prices Pascal Martin, OC and C Strategy…
Reinvented in China: new hope for old brands
Many companies and industries have talked about having their “Nokia moment” – referring to the rapid decline of the once market-leading Finnish mobile phone manufacturer as it lost out to a new generation of smartphones…
China Selling Weetabix May Be A Sign Of A Wider Reverse In Foreign Investment
They show no sign of selling these other acquisitions yet, and the demand for foreign food in China will remain high until there is greater public trust in food safety. A sale like this is,…
Brands/retailers must work together on China arrivals
Only one in five Chinese travellers favours using airport departure duty free shops on their outbound trip, while business travellers have a stronger preference to use departure shops on both outbound, return and arrival –…
The economy behind influencer brands in China
Since the end of 2014, online influencers have become an important economic driver in Chinese society. These are the people who create their own fame online, or on social media: they build up a following,…
Hugo Barra, Xiaomi’s Global VP and the face of the brand bids Xiaomi adieu in a Facebook post, to move back to Silicon Valley
Xiaomi, the brand that is known as the Apple of China has reached great heights in the past few years. A nerw entrant in the smartphone space in India, the brand has quickly gained a…
Chinese app unleashes Kenyan talent, brands
[Photo by Edith Mutethya/China Daily] Tipping Points Technology Limited … “The opportunities for marketing and brand building are huge,” said Thiga. And this applies not just to companies but even talented individuals, he said. “From…
Losers from US-China tensions may range from Nike to Lenovo
Widespread boycotts of American products in China could hit brands like Nike, GM, Ford and Tiffany while US sanctions would put Lenovo and ZTE under pressure Subscribe to our newsletter. From China’s perspective, producers of…
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Brings Taco Bell Back to China
Yum! Brands, Inc.’s China division now operates a single Taco Bell store in Shanghai. The store opened on Monday and it serves the Mexican food chain’s popular menu items. However, the menu items have had…
