High-end spending is back on the agenda in China, as consumers there “reshored” the luxury purchases they previously made on overseas trips. Foot traffic rose in opulent Shanghai malls, Swiss watch sales shot up and…
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Hilarious Brand Counterfeits Travelers Spotted In China
There are a lot of counterfeit goods all over the world but no one does it better than China. China is no doubt one of the best tourist destinations in the world with its rich…
Brands need to think ahead to avoid trademark issues in China
News that Penfolds owner, Treasury Wine Estates, has succeeded in their court proceedings against a ‘trademark squatter’ is a stark reminder of the need for brand owners to ensure they have sufficient intellectual property protection…
Ranking China's global brand builders
As the Chinese economy continues its transition from low-cost production to high-quality premium brands, the new year began with the release of the first BrandZ Top 30 Chinese Brand Builders’ ranking and report earlier this…
China’s IPO frenzy is back as speculators chase the momentum
China’s investment frenzy in initial public offerings (IPOs) is back, as a dearth of investable options in the country’s capital markets and excessive cheap money chase after the returns from first-day stocks trading. Of the…
China offers anchor of stability, growth in uncertain world: Premier Li
China offers “an anchor of stability and growth” in an … Li said Beijing is also working with business communities on retraining programmes. In 2016, 700,000 workers once employed in downsized industries moved on to…
Fonterra confident in China strategy despite losses
“The long-term outlook remains strong with disposable incomes in China growing by 11.5 per cent a year since 2006, the relaxation of the one child policy taking effect and tightening brand regulations leading to the…
Off the beaten path in China: great for travellers, a headache for business
G Adventures finds interest among tourists for China and Tibet adventures is comparable to destinations such as the Egyptian pyramids. But border crossings can trip up plans At the mention of Tibet, Toronto-based travel entrepreneur…
EU asks China to open markets following free trade support
It said most believe China’s business environment “discourages investment.” The American chamber said U.S. companies want Trump to take a tougher stance with Beijing on market access but to proceed carefully. Asked what impact Europe…
Nestlé tightlipped on frozen snack partnership with Hostess Brands
The number one brand is Unilever, which owns 19.5% of the market. Nestlé has been making moves in the ice cream category over the years, in order to “dominate the market,” China Candy said. In…
A key figure just presented China with a nasty choice for its economy
China has just been presented with a harrowing choice for its economy, according to Reuters. The choice is both complex and simple: Either keep money from flowing out of the country, or join the ranks…
China responds to the US: We will protect our 'irrefutable' sovereignty in the South China Sea
BEIJING/WASHINGTON — China said on Tuesday it had “irrefutable” sovereignty over disputed islands in the South China Sea after the White House vowed to defend “international territories” in the strategic waterway. White House spokesman Sean…
Three China IPOs suspended from trade after surging by maximum-permitted 44 pc in debut action
Three initial public offerings on mainland stock markets surged by their daily limit 44 per cent in debut trade on Monday, as retail investors continued to chase newly listed stocks despite warnings from authorities over…
