中国

Despite its popularity as a tourist destination, Guilin has lagged behind other cities in providing both world-class accommodations and a high-end tourist experience for business travelers or high-end visitors. Read More

The private and business jet industry may still be in its infancy in China, but that hasn't stopped some of the world's top jet makers from betting on its potential in coming years. Read More

The New York Times writes today on Shanghai's creative boom, which has enticed numerous artists, architects, designers and businesspeople from China and around the world to set up shop in "the Paris of the East." Read More

Last year, in virtually every class of auction (mostly in Hong Kong), from wine to jewelry to traditional Chinese and Chinese contemporary art, mainland collectors seemed to be ubiquitous, snapping up prize items well above high estimates. Read More

Among white-collar Chinese women, the target audience, Lan's collections have already taken off. Read More

Come back next Monday for more news and commentary on the business of culture and luxury in China, and keep an eye on us in 2010, as we bring together new features, interviews, guests and functionality in the year of the Tiger. Read More

As 2009 nears its end, it's helpful to look at one of the major trends that reshaped the wine market over the past year and reoriented the wine industry's collective focus eastward: the staggering growth in demand for wine in Hong Kong and, by extension, the Chinese mainland. Read More

While cars and villas enjoy upscale luxury status in modern Chinese society, jade and tea are more treasured and considered more dignified due to their deep cultural roots as well as the intricate traditional craftsmanship employed in their creation. Read More

The Wall Street Journal writes today about the recent buying trends of wealthy Asian (primarily mainland Chinese) buyers at recent auctions of high-end goods like diamonds, wine, and art. Read More

The 2009 World Luxury Boating Show will take place in Sanya at the Charmaine Resort Hotel from December 18-20. Read More