environment
Why oil-rich Middle East is investing big in Chinese NEVs
Middle Eastern nations are looking to the Far East to not just boost the number of New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) on their roads, but also to diversify their oil-dependent economies… Read More
What Does China’s Shift Towards Eco-Transparency Mean For Brands?
Sustainability is no longer a niche concern for only the most environmentally conscious consumers. It is now top of mind for millions of shoppers worldwide. Read More
Smog-Choked Urbanites Head To China’s Burgeoning Eco-Resorts
While more Chinese travelers are spending their vacation time abroad, some think there is plenty of opportunity waiting to be discovered right at home. Read More
Lacoste Pairs Up With Beijing’s BEGINS For Eco-Friendly Footwear
French label Lacoste, no stranger to China collaborations, recently teamed up with BEGINS on a collection of eco-friendly sneakers. Read More
“NO MORE MONO” Exhibition Bursts Non-Sustainable Fashion Bubble
Having moved from Hong Kong to Beijing last spring, eco-friendly fashion brand NEEMIC has joined forces with other design brands like GAR-DE and SARAYUN, launching “NO MORE MONO,” a new… Read More
Shanghai Fashion Week Highlight: EcoChic Design Award
As emerging international and Chinese labels hit runways in Xintiandi for Shanghai Fashion Week S/S 2013, the 2012 EcoChic Design Award competition is set to make its first foray into… Read More
Event Watch: Shanghai Global Sustainability Jam (November 2-4)
From November 2 - 4, the Global Sustainability Jam will once again whip the world into a creative frenzy, gathering designers, artists, architects, experts and product designers to solve a… Read More-
Eco-Friendly Designer Janko Lam Creates “Salvage Chic”
Though the fashion industry in China is more often associated with excess than eco-friendliness, Hong Kong-based designer Janko Lam is showing that recycling can be chic. Read More 
Solar Meets Santa This Holiday Season At Beijing’s Opposite House Hotel
Already home to works by some of China's top contemporary artists, the Beijing boutique hotel mainstay the Opposite House this week unveiled its newest resident, a sculptural Christmas tree with… Read More-
Bombardier Awarded Contract For 80 “Super High Speed” Trains In China
China's already extensive, but in some places aging, rail system has benefitted greatly from the government's massive stimulus spending over the last twelve months. Read More
