Every Tuesday and Friday, WTR presents a round-up of news, developments and insights from across the trademark sphere. In our latest edition, we look at the rise of sonic brands, how brand investment … (…
BUSINESS
Trump threatens China with ‘at least’ $300-billion in additional tariffs as trade war continues
“China does not want to fight a trade war … The International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday that escalating tariff threats were sapping business and market confidence and could slow global … ( read original…
Walmart once completed an order and delivered it in 9 minutes in China
Walmart’s (WMT) China business is setting a high bar when it comes to delivery speed. In fact, CEO Doug McMillon was so impressed with what happening in China with retail that he praised the team’s…
Blockchain Tech Empowering Digital Dissidents in China
China’s massive $180 billion per year digital censorship machine is codenamed the Great Firewall. Some within China, however, are seeking new ways to overcome the censorship and reach outside the … ( read original story…
Is China Ready for LGBTQI Marketing?
The excitement spilled over into mainland China, where gay marriage is not permitted, with the trending topic #TaiwanOkaysGayMarriage# receiving 590 million views on Weibo. Now, with Pride Month … ( read original story …)
China Dominates Stablecoin Crypto Appetite with Over 50% of Global Trading
Previous research showed certain Western countries far in the lead as far as Bitcoin exchange transaction volume. More in-depth research, which includes China, finds that the Asian country is … ( read original story …)
WF CENTRAL to launch premium brands
WF CENTRAL, Hongkong Land’s leading premium lifestyle retail center in China, will introduce more premium brands or boutique brands, to better meet customers’ demand, according to the company’s top … ( read original story …)
China May bank lending seen up, more stimulus expected as trade war risks rise: Reuters poll
Contrary to market expectations, China’s economy has yet to bottom out despite a flurry of stimulus measures since last year, and Beijing is expected to ease policy further in coming months to bolster … (…
China’s GSX Techedu Raises $208 Million in U.S. IPO
The Beijing-based company sold 19.8 million American depository shares at $10.5 each, the people said, who asked not to be identified because the information wasn’t public. GSX marketed the shares at … ( read original…
China Plans Self-Sufficiency In Milk Formula
China has announced a plan to improve confidence in domestic infant milk formula. The intention of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is to obtain a higher market share for domestic … ( read…
Despite tariffs, hotel operators double down on China expansion and eye Vietnam
The U.S.-China tensions have emboldened U.S. hotel operators to double down on their expansions across China to ensure they get their brand in front of the important Chinese traveler. Large hotel … ( read original…
China wants domestically made baby formula to supply 60% of market
BEIJING (Reuters) – China aims to increase local production of baby formula … there is more consumer confidence in domestic formula, and Chinese brands are getting more competitive globally. Chinese … ( read original story…
Explainer: U.S.-China trade war – the levers they can pull
Many American brands in China have joint ventures with Chinese partners, and these would also be hurt by government pressure. Both sides have already slowed visa approvals for academics … ( read original story …)
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