Zihao Liu
China Exits ‘Dynamic Zero’ But Many Consumers Remain Indoors
China has ended almost all COVID-19 control measures, but a jump in caseload and the widespread concern about the disease are delaying retail recovery. Read More
Gen Z Idol Ouyang Nana’s Lifestyle Brand Makes A Controversial Debut
Nabi, the lifestyle brand recently launched by Gen Z idol Ouyangnana, was poorly received. What went wrong and what are the lessons for celebrity brands? Read More
Skiing With Fendi, Glamping In Prada — China’s New Outdoor Sports Initiatives Create Growth Opportunities For Brands
Beijing is hedging its bets on the rise of outdoor sports like cycling, skiing and hiking. How can luxury brands capitalize on this growing market? Read More
‘Stove-Boiled Tea’ — China’s Newest Way To Chillax
What Happened: “Stove-boiled tea” (围炉煮茶) is quickly becoming the latest slow-living lifestyle trend among young Chinese consumers. As the name suggests, the activity refers to lightly roasting tea leaves before… Read More
What Caused China’s Retail Slump In October? And Is There Hope For the Rest Of 2022?
Months after the Shanghai lockdown, China’s retail sector has not fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels. What are the reasons and will a rebound happen? Read More
Does The Xi-Biden Meeting Herald A More Stable China-U.S. Relationship?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Bali. What does this mean for the future of China-U.S. relations? Read More
Hopes For Retail And Travel Rebound As China Announces Major Changes To ‘Dynamic Zero’ Policy
China notably relaxed some of its COVID-19 control measures last week. What does this mean for “Dynamic Zero” and commerce in China? Read More
With Building Speculation, Is China Letting Go of ‘Dynamic Zero’?
In the past few weeks, there has been much speculation that China is preparing to discontinue its strict COVID policies. Is there any merit to these rumors? Read More
China Pledges To Make Business Travel Easier. Should Luxury Celebrate?
China signals that it continues to welcome foreign investment by making business travel easier and increasing the number of flights. Read More
Apple Supplier Foxconn’s Factory Exodus Casts Shadow On Retail Supply Chains
A COVID-19 outbreak at Foxconn’s Zhengzhou plant, which makes iPhones, prompted a mass exodus of workers. What does this mean for China-based supply chains? Read More
