China is the world’s largest ecommerce market, making it a popular choice for brands looking to expand into new markets. One of the major differences between China and the western market is that Google doesn’t…
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Septwolves snaps up Chinese rights to Karl Lagerfeld brand for $48m
… s Fujian province will acquire an 80 per cent stake in Karl Lagerfeld Greater China Holdings (KLGCK), the owner of permanent rights to distribute the designer’s brand in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.…
Insight: Engaging China’s Emerging Middle Class
Imported product retailers such as T-mall International have significantly increased the range of foreign brand availability and marketing exposure in China. Over time, middle-class consumers (as well as domestic product brands) have developed a more…
New Balance Wins $1.5 Million in Landmark China Trademark Case
New Balance, though, has sought to take all of them on. Since it started selling shoes in China in 1995, it has fought against dozens of counterfeit manufacturers, battled a rogue supplier who exported its…
Great Wall Motor of China Sets Its Sights on Jeep
The carmaker’s shares were nevertheless up 4 percent in Milan. Jeep has a strong link to China, as it was one of the first foreign brands to enter the country, initially shipping parts to China…
China’s IPO bonanza loses lustre as returns dwindle
China’s initial public offering shares are losing their appeal. Average returns from buying IPO shares have dropped by at least a third from earlier in the year, according to Guotai Junan Securities. Meanwhile, a gauge…
China SUV maker Great Wall considers bid for Jeep unit
The company spun off its Ferrari brand in 2015 into a separate business. Chinese companies in industries from … Great Wall also can draw on strong demand in China, the biggest auto market by units…
China’s Great Wall confirms interest in Fiat Chrysler
Great Wall’s founder and chairman Wei Jianjun saw opportunity when China began to fall in love with SUVs, and invested heavily in its Haval brand, cutting back on sedans. Within a few years, it was…
Alibaba’s Canadian promise isn’t all that it seems, experts warn
Alibaba, China’s largest online company, with interests ranging from cloud computing to ride-hailing services, has been courting Canadian business and influence for several years. Mr. Ma hosted former prime minister Stephen Harper in Hangzhou in…
China Life business growth lagging peers but may improve in first half, say analysts
China Life, the country’s largest life insurer, is due to announce interim results on Thursday and although the group has lagged behind peers in growth in recent reporting periods, analysts expect a solid performance for…
Conflict movies lift China’s second-half box office as studios find more yuan in every bang
It has created China’s own super hero, Leng Feng (played by director Wu Jing), in the mould of western fictional characters such as James Bond and John Rambo, who are deeply patriotic for their country.…
Air China business class upgrade guide
Receive 100,000 Membership Rewards Bonus Points when you apply online by 2 October 2017. Receive a $400 Travel Credit each year to use towards any eligible flights, hotels, experiences or car hire. T&Cs. Minimum spend…
China’s blue skies target may make for winter gas crunch
Now that success may be too much, too soon. A pedestrian wearing a face mask walks past China Central Television headquarters building, which is shrouded in haze. Photo: Bloomberg Gas consumption has risen 15 per…
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