Tech
From cultural clout to edutainment, China’s Xiaohongshu is the top app for Chinese travelers
How are Chinese travelers choosing where to go and what to do? For many, these answers are sourced through one app: Xiaohongshu. Read More
What do the latest US and China rulings on AI authorship mean for luxury?
New policies and court rulings have sparked debate among brands and artists fighting to protect their intellectual property. Read More
The perfect fit: AI emerges as answer to fashion’s sizing conundrum
With e-commerce cart abandonment rates and customer dissatisfaction on the up, generative AI is being hailed as the solution to fashion’s age-old sizing problem. Read More
Is Baidu’s Ernie Bot the next retail super app? Luxury take note
The battle for AI supremacy heats up in China as Baidu, Tencent and others release their own chatbots. Read More
Decoding the decline: From $54 billion to $6 billion, what happened to China’s Bilibili and iQiyi?
China’s video platforms are plummeting in market value. What lies ahead for iQIYI, Bilibili and their millions of active users? Read More
Gucci celebrates China’s Qixi festival with new flagship on JD.com
Gucci is launching an online flagship store on JD.com to upgrade its digital presence. The store integrates AR, VR, 3D solutions, and White Glove delivery services. Read More
From Kering to Zegna: How brands can use AI to supercharge luxury shopping
Luxury brands like Zegna and Kering are using AI to offer personalized recommendations and greater customization services, elevating the luxury experience. Read More
China’s slowing economy clouds JD.com, Alibaba earnings comeback
What Happened: It’s been a big month for tech earnings in China. On August 16, JD.com reported that net revenues for the quarter ended June 30 jumped 7.6 percent to… Read More
Virtual human livestreams are taking over China while NPC-style creators thrive globally
In Asia, brands are harnessing the soft power of virtual human livestreamers, while the West sees creators pretending to be virtual humans. Read More
What luxury brands can learn from Apple’s viral ‘Buddhist’ livestream
Apple, Dior, Gucci and Versace dip their toes in livestreaming as the format evolves away from discount culture to high-quality content in China. Read More
