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Will Whisky Be “The New Wine” In China?
Though China is still a comparatively young market for whisky of all stripes, from the rare single-malts sought after by big-city aficionados to the more popular blended varieties that are… Read More-
China A Key Market For Canadian Fur Producers
Following decades of decline in the North American market due to changing fashion tastes and ethical concerns, and steadily dropping demand in formerly red-hot markets like Japan and South Korea,… Read More -
China Goes [Wild For] Platinum
Platinum has found a highly receptive audience in China over the last couple of decades, with the country becoming the world's largest platinum market in 2000 and maintaining that position,… Read More -
“Made In China — And Sold There Too”
The rise of the Chinese consumer class is not new, but an interesting development we're seeing become far more ubiquitous is more cultural acceptance of the conspicuous consumer in China. Read More -
Video: “Red Red Wine”
Recent wine auctions in Hong Kong and the rapid escalation of individual wine consumption in the mainland market indicate what many in the wine industry have dreamed about for decades… Read More -
Jing Book Review: Chocolate Fortunes By Lawrence L. Allen
Lawrence L. Allen's Chocolate Fortunes -- a masterfully written journey into the "Chocolate Wars" of the '80s and '90s -- should be required reading for anyone even remotely interested in… Read More -
Chivas Targets Asia With Christian Lacroix Limited Edition
One of the fascinating aspects of China's growth and commercialization over the past 30 years is the opening of new niche markets that did not previously exist in the Mainland,… Read More -
BMW To Build Second Plant In China
One of the big stories coming out of the global auto industry today is the announcement that BMW is set to build a second plant in China with their local… Read More -
China’s Middle Class: The Luxury Market’s Long-Term Engine
China's luxury market has gained a lot of attention this year, mainly because it remains one of the few global markets where more luxury retailers are entering the market, rather… Read More -
Geely Preferred Bidder For Volvo: What Could This Mean For China’s Auto Ambitions?
One of today's big news stories is the announcement by Ford that Chinese automaker Geely has emerged as the "preferred bidder" for Volvo, following months of speculation. If Geely indeed… Read More
