The Jing Take
Beijing Takes Another Swipe At Ant Financial
Chinese regulators hit Alibaba with a record $2.8 billion antitrust fine, and now, are calling for a major overhaul at Ant Financial. Read More
Luxury’s Go-to DJ Faces Backlash For Racist Post
Fashion’s favorite DJ, Michel Gaubert, has been caught up in a controversial post, which shows him wearing a paper “Asian face” mask. Read More
How StockX Stormed China’s Sneaker Market
Sneaker reseller StockX has jumped in valuation after its latest round of funding, thanks to strategic bets placed on Greater China. Read More
Will Versace’s China Offensive Pay Off?
Italian powerhouse Versace has stepped up its China offensive with two events at Shanghai Fashion Week. But will it win fans? Read More
China’s Next ‘It’ Designer: Chen Peng
Known for his colorful oversized puffers, Chen Peng has won the inaugural Yu Prize at Shanghai Fashion Week, hosted by entrepreneur Wendy Yu. Read More
Sunny Days Ahead for Dior’s Beach Collection in China
Dior is taking its surfboards, sailor tops, and other beach essentials to China’s top vacation spots, riding the tide of luxury pop-up stores. Read More
BLACKPINK’s Lisa Is Next in China’s Line of Fire
Harper’s Bazaar China has quietly removed images of the BLACKPINK star from its social media, as the boycott against Western firms rages on. Read More
What Shanghai’s Tourism Expansion Means for Luxury
Following the upswing in domestic travel, Shanghai has launched a program aiming to double its tourism revenue over the next five years. Read More
Douyin Offers Flagship Stores for Brands
By launching flagship stores for brand accounts, Douyin proves once again that it is much more than just a short-video platform. Read More
Will China’s Boycotts Hurt H&M’s Bottom Line?
H&M, Burberry, and Nike suffered a startling quick nationalistic backlash after voicing their concerns about Xinjiang-sourced cotton. How bad is it? Read More
