europe
Big mistake? Brexit, end of VAT a costly blunder for Chinese tourism in the UK
The UK has lost its allure as a luxury shopping destination among Chinese tourists, primarily due to the withdrawal of its tourist tax refund policy. Read More
From London to Paris: Where are all the Chinese tourists this summer?
Although Chinese arrivals to Europe have not recovered to pre-pandemic levels, those who are traveling are splurging more and venturing off the beaten path. Read More
Chinese Tourists’ Spending In Europe Rises, But Visitor Numbers Remain Weak
With the number of flights between China and Europe limited, there are still several hurdles to cross before we see a full recovery. Read More
Europe Readies To Welcome Back Chinese Tourists, But Hurdles Remain
A lack of expert staff, long visa waiting times and high flight prices temper expectations of a post-pandemic boom in Chinese tourists to Europe. Read More
Full Steam Ahead For Shein Despite Mounting Concerns
Accusations of design theft and environmental damage aren’t holding Chinese company Shein back from global expansion. The next stop? Europe. Read More
What Luxuries China Still Craves From the West
Demand for imported luxury goods remained strong in 2020, despite the pandemic. But what do Chinese buyers want the most from abroad? Read More
Will Chinese Tourists Visit A Re-Opened Europe?
France released a plan to start lifting border controls, but it has angered Chinese citizens over its testing plan. Read More
Why No Other Luxury Company Compares To LVMH
Even though most key European markets are still in lockdown, LVMH just became Europe’s most valuable company. Daniel Langer explains how it happened. Read More
Alibaba Seeks to Open a Path Into the European Market
China’s e-commerce giants are making gradual progress in established markets like Europe, expanding westward via targeted deals and consumer-led marketing that could threaten the dominance of Amazon and local players.… Read More
Will The EU-China Investment Deal Be A Win For Luxury?
China and the European Union have finally agreed to an investment deal that will crack open the Mainland market to European companies. Read More
