Welcome to#
Jing Daily#
’s China Luxury Brief: the day’s top news on the business of luxury and culture in China, all in one place. Look below for the top stories for November 13, 2013.#
Lincoln: coming soon to China's showrooms.
— BUSINESS & FINANCE —#
Fosun's success tied to diversified growth.#
The future Club Med owner looks abroad for big profits. (China Daily)
— FILM —#
Chinese film and internet video companies sue Baidu in anti-piracy push.#
They've finally figured out that China's ubiquitous DVD shops are no longer the top choice for accessing pirated movies. (The Hollywood Reporter)
China Image Film Festival kicks off in London.#
Londoners have the opportunity to watch 20 new Chinese films, which can be hard to come by outside China if they don't have a foreign distributor. (Xinhua)
— CULTURE —#
Zhejiang man gives lover 8.88m yuan in cash as engagement present.#
Conspicuous displays of wealth clearly aren't dead yet. (SCMP)
China Guardian hosts 20th anniversary retrospective.#
The major Chinese auction house is hosting an exhibition at the National Museum of China to celebrate two decades in business (and a booming Chinese auction market). (ArtInfo)
— FASHION —#
Cashmere specialist Cucinelli's Greater China sales rise 16.7 percent.#
Europe growth was also boosted by Chinese tourists shopping abroad, if you even had to wonder. (Reuters)
— LIFESTYLE —#
Enter the hipster: China's street style evolves.#
China's youth are trendier than ever. (China Real Time)
Will Shanghai luxury rides rival those from the United States?#
"Lincoln, best known for cushy, plus-size vehicles, is expected to unveil on Wednesday a new small sport-utility vehicle called the MKC. It will go on sale starting next year in largely identical versions for in the U.S. and China." (WSJ)
BMW 4 Series arrives on China market.#
The luxury auto brand continues its efforts to catch up to Audi. (China Car Times)
Five must-see designs at 100 Percent Design Shanghai.#
More than 250 brands will showcase their wares this Thursday. (ArtInfo)
China poised for in-car infotainment boom.#
Chinese luxury car owners are learning there's no point to a sweet ride without a booming sound system. (The Malay Online)
Lexus reveals spindly CT 200h facelift ahead of Chinese debut.#
The model will be officially unveiled at the Guangzhou Motor Show. (Auto Blog)
— TECH —#
Five ways to make luxury e-commerce work in China.#
The market certainly has challenges, but there are steps brands can take to improve their chances of success. (Jing Daily)
This week in digital luxury marketing.#
See what Cadillac, Shu Uemura, Hublot, and more are up to on Weibo and WeChat this week. (Jing Daily)
China's Vipshop a "portfolio buy" right now.#
The company posted triple-digit sales and double-digit earnings yesterday. (InvestorPlace)