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The Chinese market has become a critical growth engine for Shiseido, the leading Japanese beauty and cosmetics powerhouse. Read More

A March report by Kantar China reveals a few purchasing behaviors of Chinese female beauty shoppers that brands need to know. Read More

Japanese duty-free retailer Laox will now allow Chinese tourists to make tax-free purchases online for in-store pickup in Japan. Read More

Chinese tourists, who had been spending big on luxury products when traveling abroad, are now becoming more budget-conscious. Read More

In 2016, Japan began exporting more makeup than it imports. Masahiko Uotani explains how China and travel retail factor into Shiseido’s success. Read More

Alipay plans to release a mobile payments platform, newly branded and catered to Japanese consumers by next spring, a first for the company. Read More

A new Kumamon-themed cafe in Shanghai's Xintiandi is yet another example of a cartoon character brand looking to make it big among China's emerging middle class. Read More

A new report on mobile advertising in Asia breaks down where China's tech-savvy tourists are headed and the best way to reach them when they get there. Read More

According to a study by China's tourism administration, the behavior of Chinese tourists traveling overseas has improved in the last few years. Read More

For China, outbound tourism can be used as both as a carrot and a stick, and it's not afraid to use it for rewarding and punishing countries in the region. Read More