President Xi Jinping
Does The Xi-Biden Meeting Herald A More Stable China-U.S. Relationship?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Bali. What does this mean for the future of China-U.S. relations? Read More
China’s GDP Recovers In Q3 2022 But Retail Still Lags Behind
The Chinese economy is recovering from the second-quarter slump largely caused by lockdowns in Shanghai. Can we expect a bullish retail performance soon? Read More
A Bleak Future Ahead For Chinese Tech Companies?
Chinese tech stocks including Alibaba and JD.com are taking the brunt of the panic selling as investors fear a renewed crackdown on private firms. Read More
Xi’s Pledge At Congress Means Getting Rich Quick Is Out. Should Luxury Worry?
This week's 20th National Congress explicitly calls for more corrective measures to govern income distribution and wealth accumulation for the first time. Read More
Retail Takeaways From China’s 20th National Congress Opening Day
Beijing seeks to achieve common prosperity while asserting the effectiveness of “Dynamic Zero.” What does this mean for luxury and retail? Read More
The End Of An Era: Queen Elizabeth II Passes Away
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch has passed away at the age of 96. Here, we look at her impact on China and the implications for future relations. Read More
Meet China’s Latest Olympic Crush — Yuzuru Hanyu
Despite not winning a medal, Japanese figure skater, Yuzuru Hanyu, could well be the real winner of Bijeing’s Winter Olympics. Read More
What Luxury Brands Will Need To Know In 2022
The luxury industry is undergoing its biggest disruption ever. That is why analyzing its disrupting forces will be crucial for brands in 2022. Read More
Top 5 Crackdowns in 2021
2021 has been a bumpy year for China’s red-hot sectors, with big tech, celebrity, gaming, wealth flaunting, and effeminate aesthetics all under government scrutiny. Read More
In China, Will Luxury Go Down the Drain With Evergrande?
Evergrande Group shares plummeted by 20 percent on Monday, and China’s government is bracing for action. How will luxury be affected? Read More
