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Chinese Expats Can Boost Growth for Western Brands
While many luxury sellers heavily target Chinese travelers, few have yet to understand the wealthy Chinese expats living in their own back yards. Read More
Shanghai Tang: China’s Luxury Slowdown “Not Significant” (Video)
Having seen China sales skyrocket in recent years, with mainland Chinese now accounting for 20 percent of Shanghai Tang sales, up from a minuscule three percent in 2009, CEO Raphael… Read More
Video: Wealthy Chinese Pouring Millions Into Overseas Investments
Led by wealthy Chinese using a range of money-transfer methods to buy overseas property, send their children to high-priced international schools, and stock up on luxury goods, art, jewelry and… Read More
Diane von Furstenberg’s China Expansion: “I Love Being Here”
This week, the Wall Street Journal spoke with Diane von Furstenberg about how she envisions "the China century" and the development of the Chinese female consumer over the past 20… Read More
NE-TIGER Designer Zhang Zhifeng, Supermodels Appear In “Experience China” Ad
In addition to individuals more recognizable to an American audience, such as basketball player Yao Ming and director John Woo, Zhang Zhifeng of the Chinese luxury fashion brand NE-TIGER is… Read More
Cartier’s Nigel Luk: Chinese Consumers Give Luxury Orientalism The Cold Shoulder
Luk points out many attributes unique to Chinese consumers: a focus on iconic products, a cool reception to overt Orientalism by foreign luxury brands, and a love of traditionally Asian… Read More-
For Auction Houses In Hong Kong, “Power And Patriotism Sell”
By highlighting the undertones of power and authority in the objects up for auction in Hong Kong, Sotheby's is smartly playing to the cultural and historical proclivities of (primarily) mainland… Read More -
Video: Hong Kong Uncorks Wine Culture
The Wall Street Journal has posted an excellent video about Hong Kong's red-hot wine trade and the city's new status as one of the world's key wine hubs. Read More -
Jade Jewelry Takes A Contemporary Turn
Jade, coveted in China for thousands of years, is making a comeback among women of the country's "me generation" who want to set themselves apart from the average conspicuous consumer. Read More -
All Eyes On Macau
One of the big developments we've seen in Macau recently is the Tourism Department's more intense efforts at diversifying the city's cultural offerings. Read More
