China has long been known as a nation of savers, but consumers are rapidly embracing debt from non-bank online platforms. And the numbers of those taking out cash loans from the lenders is growing at…
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Beijing restaurant sells its final North Korean beer as sanctions take hold
BEIJING — “This is the empty bottle of my last North Korean beer. I sold it last night,” Cui Chengri lamented, speaking from his empty Beijing restaurant. “I need re-supply by tonight but I don’t…
Beauty contest: China make-up brands rein in South Korea rivals
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GM venture to recall nearly a million vehicles in China: quality watchdog
BEIJING (Reuters) – One of General Motors Co’s (NYSE:GM – News) China ventures will recall nearly a million vehicles due to fuel tank problems, the country’s quality watchdog said on Friday, the latest in a…
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi visits China as crackdown criticism grows
BEIJING — Myanmar civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi was set to meet President Xi Jinping on a visit to friendly neighbour China starting Friday as international criticism over her country’s persecution of Rohingya Muslims…
Asian manufacturing expands further, but China remains a risk
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China pushing to create anti-corruption agency that can act above the law and lock up officials for months
BEIJING — China’s leader, Xi Jinping, is pushing to establish a new anti-corruption agency with sweeping powers to sidestep the courts and lock up anyone on the government payroll for months without access to a…
New China Is All about Technology
VAN ECK: Coming into the year we talked about Old China. There had been a tremendous growth in capacity for steel and all other sorts of basic industries in Old China. This was causing a…
Why The Victoria’s Secret Shanghai Fashion Show Was A Major Brand Disaster
In a stark departure from the usual U.S. or European venues, this year’s lingerie extravaganza took place in Shanghai, China, marking the global brand’s first foray into the Asian continent. As expected, the show was…
Not Just Alibaba: International Brands Entering China Need A JD.com Strategy, Too
Ron Wardle, the China CEO of my company, Export Now, had the chance to spend some time with JD.com, taking a look at their run-up to Single’s Day. He partook in some interesting discussions with…
IHG Extends Franchise Model to Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn Brands in China
IHG will grow the franchise business in China, working with established strategic partners who have proven track records of superior hotel management and operations experience. IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced this week the extension of…
Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini on Developing A WeChat-Driven Strategy in China
By Margot Mottaz One of the biggest challenges for brands working in China is counterfeit products. Does Moncler have those challenges? And if so, how does it deal with them? The Chinese market, besides representing…
