The Jing Take
Who Benefits from Xiaomi’s Blacklisting?
The US has added China’s second-largest phone maker, Xiaomi, to a blacklist of companies. But who exactly will its investment ban hurt? Read More
With 22 Million In Lockdown, Chinese New Year Isn’t Looking Prosperous For Luxury
With 22 million people ordered to stay at home, this Chinese New Year celebration isn’t looking as “over-the-top” as luxury brands had hoped. Read More
Over-Charged In China? Why Beauty Products Cost So Much In The Mainland
A beauty products pricing site confirmed that global cosmetics brands cost more in Mainland China than anywhere else. How can they remain competitive? Read More
Why Is Luxury E-tailer Secoo Seeking to Go Private in 2021?
Secoo’s board of directors recently received a proposal from its founder, chairman and CEO to take the company private. Is it for the better? Read More
Happy New Year: Luxury Flocks to the Year of the Ox
Brands are getting their 2021 Chinese New Year campaigns right this year, with the country eager to celebrate its victory over COVID-19. Read More
Sex And The City Is Back, But Has Luxury Moved On?
Sex and the City is getting a reboot but minus the much-loved character Samantha Jones. Should brands pass on the show as well? Read More
Does Sequoia China’s Investment in AMI Represent A New M&A Trend?
Sequoia Capital China recently became the majority stakeholder in the Parisian designer brand AMI, which will foster the brand's digital reach in China. Read More
Can The China Market Handle More Luxury Price Increases?
On the heels of Hermès’ price increase, brands like Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton are rumored to be raising their prices as well. Read More
Should Luxury Tap Into China’s Booming Pet Economy?
From collaborations with celebrity pets to pet lifestyle products, luxury’s pet potential is huge in China — and certainly goes beyond pet accessories. Read More
Will The EU-China Investment Deal Be A Win For Luxury?
China and the European Union have finally agreed to an investment deal that will crack open the Mainland market to European companies. Read More
