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The Instability Of China’s Top Livestreamers Could Be A Blessing In Disguise
Over the last year, some of China’s most influential livestreamers went silent, only to reappear in recent months. Could this actually be good for labels? Read More
5 Things Every China Marketer Wishes Global HQ Understood
Alongside dated preconceptions, the pandemic has hiked marketing costs in China. With the barriers to entry increasing, here's what global HQ needs to know. Read More
The Logic of Livestreaming in China Is Changing: What Does It Mean for Luxury?
Despite the clear opportunity for brands to leverage livestreaming e-commerce, the nature of the format is changing rapidly Read More
What is New Oriental And Can It Crack China’s Beauty Livestream Industry?
Oriental Select, New Oriental’s livestream ecommerce arm, has gone viral in China for its educational content. But can it now succeed at selling beauty? Read More
Does Decentralized Commerce Have a Future in China?
China’s Web3 environment is shaping up to be a very unique place, meaning its application for e-commerce is likely to differ from that in western countries. Read More
Will Viya’s $210 Million Tax Fine Rattle China’s Livestreaming Industry?
Viya, China’s “queen of livestreaming,” has been fined $210.2 million for tax evasion. But what does that mean for China’s once-booming livestream economy? Read More
With First Travel-Focused Double Eleven Gala, Fliggy Shakes Up Singles’ Day
This year's Double Eleven e-commerce festival saw tourism, an industry hard-hit by the COVID pandemic, become a noticeable presence. Read More
How Viya & Austin Li Won Singles’ Day
The big winners of this year’s Singles’ Day in China were its livestreamers. But can they also help luxury brands? Read More
Masha Ma’s Local Playbook Pays Off
Following the roll-out of four new stores across Tier-1 cities in September, the local girl has opened Shanghai Fashion Week — a first for an independent designer. Read More
K-Beauty Gets an Expensive Makeover
While affordable K-beauty is losing Chinese consumer affection, its counterpart — premium Korean skincare — is riding high in the market. Read More
