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China’s Trademark Turnaround Offers Hope for Brands Fighting ‘Squatters’
A new Chinese court ruling in favor of fashion label Michael Bastian marks the first time a foreign brand has ever won against a "trademark squatter" in China. Read MoreChâteau Mouton Rothschild Enlists Art and Heritage to Beat China’s Bordeaux Slump
The historic château sets its sights squarely on China's connoisseurs as it focuses on Chinese culture for the Year of the Ram. Read MoreChristie’s Courts Wealthy Mainland Collectors With Year Of The Horse China Exhibit
The auction giant celebrates the establishment of its Shanghai center with a planned exhibition to honor this year's zodiac animal. Read MoreKeep The Art, Lose The Garage: What China’s Rich Want In Luxury Real Estate
Waterfront properties in Asia with ample display space for art are in top demand among Chinese real estate buyers, according to a new report. Read MoreChristie’s Second Shanghai Auction Gains From Tax-Exempt Policies And Growing Chinese Collector Base
Avid Chinese collectors showed strong interest in both Chinese and Western contemporary art at a recent auction that solidified the company's new mainland presence. Read MoreWine, Watches, And Chicken Cups: Chinese Ceramics Land On ‘Most Valuable Collectibles’ List
As China's investment-minded collectors push the prices of Asian antiques sky-high, Chinese porcelain takes its place among the world's most expensive luxury items. Read MoreSotheby’s Institute Launches Mainland Program To Broaden Collector Base And Increase Expertise
With expectations that China's art market will "eclipse" those of the United States and Europe, Sotheby's educational wing teams up with Tsinghua University to launch a program that features classes… Read MoreZhang Xiaogang Smashes World Record With $12.1 Million Sotheby’s Sale
A new record for the artist at auction demonstrates the rising momentum of Chinese contemporary art as new Chinese collectors enter the market. Read MoreChina’s Growing Collector Base Is Turning Chinese Contemporary Art Into A Major Blue-Chip Asset
Top Chinese contemporary art prices currently lag behind their Western counterparts, but China's investment-minded wealthy are likely to narrow the gap in the coming years. Read MoreBurgundy Keeps Tight Hold On Hong Kong Crown At Christie’s March Auction
Despite a decline in global wine auction revenues, Christie's efforts to cater to Chinese tastes with "Oriental"-themed collections paid off in its recent Hong Kong wine auction. Read More