China’s economic model represents an “unprecedented” threat to the world trading system that can not be addressed under current global rules, President Donald Trump’s top trade negotiator said. “There is one challenge on the current…
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This Jack Ma-Founded Startup Is Set to Have a Major IPO This Year
ZhongAn, China’s first online-only insurance company, announced an initial public offering in Hong Kong in which it plans to raise up to $1.5 billion for a potential valuation of $10 billion. The share sale will…
China’s luxury car market: Second-tier brands gain ground
The first half of 2017 was an exciting time for luxury automakers in China. Sales growth remained solid, but competition heated. Audi, the long-time luxury king in China, lost its throne to Mercedes-Benz and BMW.…
Once anti-logo, Dani Reiss leverages Canada Goose brand appeal in Europe and China
Dani Reiss, who runs Canada Goose Holdings Inc., used to be so anti-logo that he would cut the little crocodiles off his Lacoste shirts. Today, a prominent North Pole crest is emblazoned on the shoulder…
China vs US: who is copying whom?
But some Chinese companies are also leading the way in new services and business models. There are several reasons. Competing in a protected space — the likes of Facebook, Twitter, and Google’s search engine are…
Fashioning a brand’s evolution
Kulvinder Birring, acting CEO of Watsons China, plans to turn his firm into a top fashion brand in the Chinese market. [Photo provided to China Daily] Kulvinder Birring leads beauty and health chain Watsons China’s…
Five Hong Kong swimwear brands that are a mix of stylish, sustainable and affordable
With its international clientele of expats, tourists and well-travelled locals, business-friendly tax system, world-class infrastructure and proximity to the manufacturing hubs of China and Southeast … to launch a swimwear brand? The last few years…
3 tips for luxury brands marketing on video-streaming platforms in China
Skeptics have doubted the appeal of “old-school” video-streaming platforms to luxury brands and predict that the future of luxury brands’ marketing lies in live-streaming, smartphone-based micro-film apps such as Meipai, and other innovative social ……
New Products Key To Apple Branding In China
New products will recharge Apple brand in China and elsewhere in Asia. Downturn in China was temporary, and Apple loyalty is high. New products will appeal to Asian consumers. Boost to revenues and, as a…
EV Mandate Looms Over GM China Surge
The company’s Buick, Chevrolet, and Cadillac brands were strong. China softened its electric vehicle mandate, but it still has the potential to hit GM hard. GM’s Volt and Bolt are pitched to the middle-market U.S.…
Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Holdings Cut by Swiss National Bank
Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Yum China Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:YUMC) from a sell rating to a hold rating in a research note released on Wednesday morning. Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) has risen 21.70% since September…
Chinese From Chery to Assault Europe with New Electrified Brand at Frankfurt!
Chery is one of the largest car manufacturers in China (more than 6 million vehicles sold in 20 years of history), being the largest exporter in China, managing to export 1.2 million vehicles. To boost…
Drinks brand creates ‘school’ to educate whisky lovers about their favourite tipple
Entitled the “Great China Whisky Summit”, it will be held in November and has already attracted a feverish response from would-be scholars. Bottle of Scottish whisky sells for an unbelievable £65,000 at auction Research says…
