tech crackdown
How Will China’s New Anti-Monopoly Law Affect Luxury?
China’s Anti-Monopoly Law underwent a major revision recently that will be implemented on August 1. How will the updates impact China’s luxury landscape? Read More
Will China’s Crackdown on Money Worship Affect Luxury?
The Cyberspace Administration of China has launched a month-long campaign to clean up China’s internet. Should luxury worry? Read More
Which Brands Said Bye to China in 2021?
Not every business made it big in China during the pandemic. From beauty brands to fashion retailers, here are five companies that scaled down in 2021. Read More
Alibaba, Farfetch, and Lauder: China’s Still Good to Some — But Not All
Chinese tech stocks face investor pushback despite a strong sales quarter. Meanwhile, for Estée Lauder, a bounce-back came from the West. Read More
How Hard Could China’s Tech Crackdown Hit Luxury in 2022?
Although luxury brands have so far been largely spared from recent crackdowns in China, the environment could become much more complex in 2022. Read More
Can Western Luxury Brands Survive the New China?
Some global players smoothly managed China’s policy shifts while others couldn’t adjust. But did the trade war and rising labor costs also play roles? Read More
Government Crackdowns, Evergrande, and COVID-19 Dampen Luxury Boom
September was the worst month for luxury stocks since the pandemic hit. Is it due to luxury’s recent growth being unsustainable or something else? Read More
Beijing Algorithm Crackdown Favors Chinese Consumers
Chinese authorities just announced that algorithms used by technology firms should uphold core socialist values. But will this affect luxury marketing? Read More
Is China’s Curb on ‘Excessive Income’ Actually Good for Luxury?
China wants to curb “excessive” incomes and focus on moderate wealth for all. What does this mean for luxury brands banking on the country’s elite? Read More
Does Beijing’s War On Big Tech Help Or Harness China’s Internet?
Beijing heightened its war on tech titans, improper data use, and unfair competition on Tuesday, August 17, but is it a good move in the long run? Read More
