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Golden Week for China’s Mobile Payments Abroad
Alipay saw average spending overseas during Golden Week increase by 30 percent from the previous year as more Chinese travelers headed abroad. Read More
Hospitality Giant Hilton Ramps up Luxury Portfolio in China and Beyond
We talked to Daniel Welk, VP of operations, luxury, and lifestyle of Hilton APAC, to understand how the company plans to expand its luxury offerings for Chinese travelers. Read More
Alipay’s Mini-Programs: What Luxury Retailers Need to Know
WeChat isn’t the only platform touting these lightweight, native apps. Alipay has been quietly testing its own mini-program service - and they're ready to compete for the attention of brands. Read More
Payment Solution for Many Lux Brands, Alipay Fined $600,000 for Breaches of Financial Regulations
The mobile payments platforms Alipay and Tenpay have been fined again by authorities for facilitating unauthorized cross-border transactions. Read More
Lessons from Russia: What Luxury Retailers Can Learn From Moscow on Wooing the Chinese Traveler
Following the World Cup - that drew nearly 40,000 Chinese tourists to the country - Russian retailers are having their big moment. Read More
China’s Cross-Border E-commerce Market Soared to $220B in 2017
China's cross-border e-commerce market has continued to grow rapidly in 2017, providing a multi-billion business opportunity for foreign brands. Read More
A Tale of Two Millennials: India and China
Despite their similarities, India and China’s millennials have evolved in markedly different ways, and there are key differences between the two markets. Read More
A Secret No Longer: Knowing When the Price is Right (and Wrong) in Duty Free
“All our prices are honest – and we believe that transparency is inevitable,” says Mirko Wang, Founder of smash-hit price comparison app Jessica's Secret. Read More
The Race is On: China’s Luxury Electric Car Market Picks Up Speed
Despite Tesla's confirmation of a gigafactory in Shanghai, China's luxury electric car brands remain firmly in the driving seat. Read More
Duty-free Domination? Global Blue, Union Pay Partner to Entice High-end Chinese Market
Global Blue and UnionPay are doubling down on their ongoing partnership to make further inroads with China’s most valuable consumers: travelers. Read More
