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As China’s Marriage Rates Plummet, Will the Singles Economy Boom?
What Happened: According to a survey by China’s Ministry of Civil Affairs, in the first three quarters of 2022, a total of 5.445 million couples registered for marriage nationwide —… Read More
Disgraced Popstar Kris Wu Sentenced To 13 Years For Rape
A Beijing court has sentenced the Canadian-Chinese rapper to a lengthy period in Chinese prison — followed by deportation. 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
COP27: Stella McCartney, Kering, And H&M Announce Call To Action
COP27 puts fashion’s role in the climate crisis under the microscope. Given China’s share of luxury consumption, can shoppers hold the industry to account? 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
After Over Two Years Of Troubles, Macau’s Travel Relaxation Will Be A Relief For Brands
Recent travel policy changes indicate that Macau is tentatively beginning to reopen. Brands will be relieved — but understandably wary of celebrating. Read More
One Way To Avoid Scandals? China Lays Down Law For Celebrity Endorsements
With brands doing all they can to avoid celebrity scandals, China announces further regulations for endorsements. From socialism to due diligence, here’s what luxury needs to know when hiring VIPs. 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
