The family of a man mauled to death by a tiger at a zoo in eastern China has accused the management of negligence for not sufficiently securing the premises and the animals’ enclosure where he…
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China’s wealthy drawn to UK brands preferring Harrods, Rolls-Royce: survey
The United Kingdom’s European Union referendum vote caused the pound to decline in value and, as a result, affluent Chinese are finding the country an attractive travel destination, according to a report by Hurun. In…
The ‘I know a guy’ strategy is not enough to find effective partner in China
The partnership came about in a roundabout way, and illustrates how important personal connections can be when seeking to do business in China. When they first received the e-mail request, Mr. Ropke and his wife,…
Could blocking illegal fentanyl from China solve the B.C. opioid crisis?
Maryse Zeidler is a reporter for CBC News in Vancouver, covering news from across British … Authorities said it came from China, a country labelled by experts worldwide as the leading culprit in fentanyl manufacturing…
Drake-type Toronto cool may be key to China for this company
With a growing consumer base in China, Canadian streetwear can attract a niche shopper Whether he’s fronting up his hometown Toronto Raptors as their global brand ambassador or simply recognized as that kid from Degrassi:…
Yum! Brands: Why Investors Are Confident ahead of Q4 Earnings
Since the spin-off of its China operations on November 1, 2016, the company’s stock has risen 8.6%. The spin-off is expected to make Yum! Brands more efficient, improve its capital structure, and help the company…
European luxury brands struggle to adapt in Chinese digital market
Despite a 30% growth in total global spend on luxury goods and a significant increase in the importance of the domestic Chinese market, European luxury brands are struggling to adapt in the region. While spending…
Interview: Warren Wang, Interbrand China CEO on the State of Branding in China
The challenge is that building a global Chinese brand is intrinsically linked to building China’s nation brand. The two factors—whether we like it or not—go hand in hand.” Discussing the enormous potential for doing business…
Yum! Brands’ 4Q16 Revenue: What Analysts Expect
Yum! Brands (YUM) earns its revenue from company-owned restaurants and franchised restaurants. After the spin-off, revenue from franchised restaurants is expected to rise, as the company will receive 3% of sales from its China operations…
Chinese shoppers begin to buy luxury brands again — at home
Foot traffic rose in opulent Shanghai malls, Swiss watch sales shot up and top European luxury brands from Burberry to LVMH reported sharply improved revenues from China in the second half of 2016. Chinese consumers…
Hurun: China’s Super-Rich Name Apple, Bulgari As Top Brands for Gifting
Chinese wealthy consumers’ enthusiasm for luxury goods is on the rise and brands like Bulgari and Apple are reaping the benefits, according to Hurun’s latest consumer report. The report features Hurun’s “Best of the Best…
How China’s luxury consumers moved on from bling to doing their own thing, opening space for niche brands to prosper
What have been the major changes in media, communications and PR in mainland China over the past five years? The pace and degree of change has been incredible. The most striking has been the adoption…
China trade war? These U.S. companies are in the crosshairs
“China may retaliate by saying ‘I will not import as many … In a recent interview with CBS Morning News, FedEx (FDX) CEO Fred Smith called on Mr. Trump to “rethink” his trade positions. Smith…