peoples’ daily
No End In Sight For China’s ‘Dynamic Zero’ COVID Policy
People’s Daily recently published three op-eds that support China’s current “Dynamic Zero” policy, denting hope of a speedy return to pre-pandemic normalcy. Read More
First Chopard, Now Audi. Why Brands Can’t Get IP Right in China
Audi’s recent commercial campaign was called out for being word-for-word plagiarism of a Douyin blogger. Can the luxury carmaker restore its reputation in China? Read More
Japanese Hotel Chain Sparks Outrage in China Over CEO’s Alleged Nanjing Massacre Denial
Chinese social media users are outraged by a media report accusing a Japanese hotel chain of displaying and selling books that deny the Nanjing Massacre. Read More
Government Hints at Decrease in Some Luxury Taxes
A recent ambiguously worded official statement calling for higher luxury taxes in China also notes that some items may be reclassified as "daily necessities" and see their taxes lowered. Read More-
People’s Daily Issues Front-Page Directive Against “Low-Profile Luxury”
The Chinese government continues its crackdown on lavish official banquets, this time with a front-page article on today's issue of People's Daily that goes after "low-key luxury." Read More -
Apple’s Not Off The Hook Yet In China (And Isn’t Going To Be)
Although Apple appears eager to put last month's controversy over warranty issues and discrimination far behind it, the Chinese government may have other plans if the prior experiences of foreign… Read More 
Apple Finds Itself In Beijing’s Crosshairs
For much of March, the Chinese government has been on the offensive against the tech giant, accusing Apple of discriminatory after-sales and warranty policies in China. Read More-
With Chinese New Year Approaching, South Korea Prepares For Tourist Influx
They come to shop, regularly outspend other foreign tourists, are arriving in record numbers, and have their eyes on a holiday in Korea: China's outbound travelers, more of whom are… Read More -
Does UNESCO World Heritage Designation Pay Off?
More tourist attractions in China are applying for World Heritage status, a process that's getting ever more expensive and causing more Chinese to question whether inclusion in the UNESCO list… Read More -
Peoples’ Daily: China Outbound Investments to Eclipse Inbound for First Time
Chinese overseas investment has been one of the major news developments of the last year, particularly in the wake of this summer's Rio Tinto-Chinalco semi-scandal. Read More
