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Alleged Balenciaga Store Racism Angers Chinese Consumers
The handling of a fight that broke out as buyers reportedly queued inside a Paris Balenciaga store has led to accusations of discriminatory treatment. Read More
Alipay’s New Social Media Feature Hits Roadblock Over Suggestive Photos Controversy
A new social networking function launched by Alibaba's Alipay caused online controversy as it is likely to facilitate prostitution services Read More
How Has China’s Microblogging Boom Changed Crisis Management?
CIC and Ogilvy Public Relations recently joined forces for the “2012 Crisis Management in the Microblog Era” white paper, an analysis of 50 Chinese brand crises that unfolded online last year. Read More
China’s Global Antique Auction Squeeze To Boost Contemporary Art
Yet another auction controversy regarding the sale of Chinese antiques at an international auction house has illustrated the difficulties surrounding this auction segment. Read More
How China’s “Princeling” Backlash Could Impact Its Luxury Market
Conspicuous luxury consumption may not be on its deathbed quite yet in China, but in the country's largest and wealthiest cities, online scandals and netizen outrage may ultimately put the last nails in bling's coffin. Read More-
Online Scandals: Good Or Bad For Luxury Brands In China?
Conspicuous consumption may be very slowly going the way of the dodo among China's more sophisticated luxury consumers, but that hasn't stopped some from flaunting their wealth online in a blatant attempt at fame or notoriety. Read More
