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What China’s Male Beauty Market Will Look Like In 2021
2020 saw many new men’s makeup brands enter China’s e-commerce space. But what’s behind that growth, and where is the male beauty market headed? Read MoreWhat Does A K-Pop Boy Band Controversy Say About Chinese Netizens?
A goodwill event for US and Korean fans of the popular K-pop boy band BTS ended up causing a national controversy in China. Read MoreThe New Perfume Market for Chinese Millennial Men — A User’s Guide
It’s time for fragrance brands to look at Chinese men, a demographic that has untapped growth potential given their obsession with beauty products. Read MoreIs Chinese Masculinity in Crisis or an Opportunity for Brands?
There is more to the emerging Chinese masculinity landscape than effeminate, androgynous good-looking males. Read MoreIn China, the Sneaker Boom Finds A Platform (Shoe)
The research arm of luxury mall developer K11 reveals what retailers need to know. Read MoreChina’s Short-Sighted Youngsters Are Raising Demand for Luxury Eyewear
More than 80 percent of 20-22 year olds in China have myopia, owing to an excessive use of phones and screens. For luxury eyewear brands, this means big business. Read MoreFirst Streetwear, Now Hip Hop: When Brands and Musicians Meet
From 'Fendiman' by Jackson Wang, to 'Burberry Made' by Kris Wu, luxury labels are harnessing the talents of China's biggest pop stars. Read MoreWill Chinese Retaliation over THAAD Cause Overall Chinese Tourism to Drop for First Time?
Chinese curbs on tourism to South Korea over THAAD is causing concerns that Chinese outbound tourism may see negative growth for the first time. Read MoreSouth Korea Looks Beyond China for Future Tourism Growth
Tourist arrivals in South Korea reached an all-time high in 2016, but tourism authorities are concerned that it is too reliant on the Chinese market. Read MoreHong Kong Remains Top Destination for Chinese Millennials, but South Korea and Thailand Are Catching Up
Chinese millennial travelers are increasingly interested in seeking out new cultural experiences as they head to destinations across Asia and beyond. Read More