shanghai world expo
Shanghai To Transform China Pavilion Into Art “Palace”
Shanghai may be known as a city obsessed with the pursuit of money, but in recent years China's most populous metropolis has busied itself with another obsession: rivaling Beijing as a cultural and artistic hub. Read More-
German Household Brands Look To Sell Lifestyle In China
Recent events like the "German Living" event at the Shanghai World Expo indicate that brands are looking to capitalizing on perceptions among Chinese consumers that German household products, and not just automobiles, connote "the good life." Read More -
Mid-Autumn Festival Events Held At World Expo
Amid concerns in China about the rising price of mooncakes, the Shanghai World Expo will host a number of special events to commemorate the Mid-Autumn Festival, coinciding this week with the expo's Macau Day. Read More -
Jing Daily Event Report: “Day of Spain” Brunch At Shanghai World Expo
Jing Daily recently attended a brunch hosted by the Spanish Pavilion restaurant Acqua, with a menu presented by Michelin Star chefs Elena Arzak and Fina Puigdevall. Read More -
Moutai Planning Major Global Push, But Can It Make Headway Outside Of Chinatowns?
Moutai, China's top maker of premium baijiu, is planning an ambitious new global marketing strategy that the company hopes could see its products venturing beyond Chinatowns and into the homes of wine drinkers in coming years. Read More -
Countries Use Shanghai Expo To Boost Brands’ Visibility
The Expo is providing some valuable visibility for a number of lesser-known companies from countries that Chinese consumers don't yet associate with distinctive luxury brands. Read More -
Qeelin Opens First Store In Shanghai
Qeelin has already made strides in overseas expansion, opening two boutiques in Paris and one in London and selling in retail outlets in Tokyo, Singapore and Los Angeles. Read More -
Traditional And Contemporary Arabic Art On Show At Beijing’s Capital Museum
At the exhibition, visitors can check out more than 300 works by artists from countries like Egypt, Oman, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Sudan, from traditional handicrafts to contemporary photography and paintings. Read More -
Xu Bing’s Phoenixes Make Their Way To Shanghai
This week, Xu Bing's "Phoenix Project" arrived at the Shanghai Exposition Park, where visitors to the Shanghai World Expo can feast their eyes on a rare sculpture project by one of the country's best contemporary artists. Read More -
FT: “New Self-Confidence” Fuels Luxury Demand In China
While they'll have to contend with the popularity of Hong Kong shopping trips and online retail, major luxury brands, which see China as "the next Japan," see heavy investment and strong brand presence in China as a must. Read More
