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How Would China’s Addition to the CPTPP Affect Luxury?
China has officially applied to join the CPTPP free trade agreement. But how would its acceptance shift global economic power? Read More
Chinese Idol Lu Han Quits Audemars Piguet Over Taiwan Faux Pas
China’s superstar Lu Han cut ties with Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet over insulting remarks made by the brand’s president. Read More
China Bans Effeminate Men and Abnormal Esthetics From TV
China’s male idols are on the chopping block once again as authorities ban “sissy men” on TV. What will brands do with their pretty ambassadors? Read More
Beijing Cancels Actress Zhao Wei. Is No Star Safe?
China has weathered a series of idol and celebrity scandals, and the reactions have been swift and strong. Where does that leave luxury ambassadorships? Read More
Is China’s ‘Common Prosperity’ Plan Good Or Bad For Luxury?
President Xi Jinping is pushing “common prosperity” to help support China’s middle class. But can this agenda benefit luxury in the long term? Read More
China Curbs Idol-Related App Purchases
Chinese authorities have removed apps from online stores that support idols and celebrities while forcing others to institute age restrictions. Read More
Is China’s Curb on ‘Excessive Income’ Actually Good for Luxury?
China wants to curb “excessive” incomes and focus on moderate wealth for all. What does this mean for luxury brands banking on the country’s elite? Read More
Does Beijing’s War On Big Tech Help Or Harness China’s Internet?
Beijing heightened its war on tech titans, improper data use, and unfair competition on Tuesday, August 17, but is it a good move in the long run? Read More
What’s China Got Against Rap? Just ask PG One, GAI & Cardi B
As China continues to clamp down on the entertainment industry, it’s now set to ban a host of songs it deems offensive at karaoke bars. Read More
Fashion Needs to Reconcile Its Role in the Climate Reckoning
A UN climate report has sounded a “code red for humanity.” How should fashion — the world’s second biggest polluter — respond? Read More
