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Chinese Tourists Get “Lost In Thailand”
Thailand in particular has seen an influx of Chinese tourists, benefitted by the proximity of the two countries and the popularity of the low-budget Chinese comedy film "Lost in Thailand." Read More
UK Government Changes Visa Policy To Boost Chinese Tourism
Following protracted discussion and debate, this week the British Home Secretary announced changes to the UK visa system designed to encourage more Chinese visitors to the UK. Read More
PPR To Acquire Qeelin: What Could It Mean For Chinese Luxury?
In the hopes of increasing its already significant footprint in the mainland China market, this weekend the French luxury giant PPR announced plans to acquire the Hong Kong-based French-Chinese jewelry… Read More
Longchamp Cuts The Ribbon In Nanjing
Following up the launch last month of the sprawling "Maison Canton Road" location in Hong Kong, this week the French leather and luxury goods maker Longchamp cut the ribbon on… Read More
China’s “Wine & Cheese Boom” Gains Strength
Following the broader trends in luxury retail, the Chinese palate has increasingly become open to more Western flavors including French wine and spirits, and more recently, imported cheeses. Read More
Seeing Red In Burgundy: Is Wine Sinophobia Overblown?
Though imported wine demand in Greater China continues to rise, not all winemakers are eager to jump on the China bandwagon. Read More
Daily Dose Of Culture: French Realism & Philharmonic In Shanghai, Beijing’s 798 Facelift
A roundup of culture news from this week, from the Musee d'Orsay's wide-ranging exhibition at the China Art Museum, to the New York Philharmonic's partnership with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra,… Read More
“Festival Shadows” Gives Paris Rare Glimpse Of Independent Chinese Film
Running from November 9-17 in Paris, Festival Shadows focuses on independent Chinese film in its fourth edition, giving local audiences a rare chance to see the other side of China's… Read More
Chinese-Owned Virginia Winery Targets China’s Burgeoning Oenophile
With French imports continuing to dominate at the high-end of China's booming wine market and domestic players battling it out at the low-end, US winemakers have moved quickly to occupy… Read More
Longchamp Launches La Maison Canton Road, Exclusive Clutch In Hong Kong
Having built up a strong presence since entering Hong Kong back in 1979, this week the French leather and luxury goods maker Longchamp launches its eighth location in the city,… Read More
