The China Edit

What China’s Social Media Crackdown Means for Fashion

30 June 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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A Word of Caution: Choose Your China Ambassadors Wisely

2 June 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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When the Name Game Gets Serious in China

28 April 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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Why Brands Fear China’s Consumer Rights Day

31 March 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

31 March 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

In this month’s China Edit, why global companies like Nike, Esprit and Guess are targeted by China’s consumer protection groups, why Korean brands are vulnerable, and more.

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China’s Sportswear Giant Anta Gets Presidential Plug

28 February 2017 • By Edwin Jiang

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The China Edit | Chinese Tourist Spending Falls, Alibaba Hits Australia

6 February 2017 • By Edwin Jiang

6 February 2017 • By Edwin Jiang

This week, why the average Chinese tourist is spending less abroad, while the Alibaba Group expands into Australia and New Zealand.

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The China Edit | Luxury Retailers' Hope for Chinese New Year, the False Brexit Boom

30 January 2017 • By Edwin Jiang

30 January 2017 • By Edwin Jiang

This week, luxury retailers' optimism for strong sales in the Year of the Rooster and why fewer Chinese tourists visited the United Kingdom after the referendum.

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The China Edit | China's New Couture, Alibaba CEO Says Trade War Unlikely

23 January 2017 • By Edwin Jiang

23 January 2017 • By Edwin Jiang

This week, new Chinese couturiers make their debut in Paris, and Alibaba's Jack Ma says the possibility of a trade war are slim.

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The China Edit | Alibaba and Louis Vuitton Form Anti-Counterfeit League, Burberry's Chinese Pop Idol

16 January 2017 • By Edwin Jiang

16 January 2017 • By Edwin Jiang

This week, Alibaba announces an anti-counterfeit partnership with 20 global consumer brands, and Burberry taps Chinese pop star Kris Wu to win over Chinese shoppers.

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The China Edit | China-America Trade War, Rooster Craze Annoys Shoppers

9 January 2017 • By Edwin Jiang

9 January 2017 • By Edwin Jiang

A trade war with China may yield dangerous consequences for American brands, while fashion houses appear to fall out of touch with Chinese consumers.

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What China’s Social Media Crackdown Means for Fashion

In this month’s China Edit, over 60 entertainment sites have been shut down as the country’s new cyber security law comes into effect.

A Word of Caution: Choose Your China Ambassadors Wisely

In this month’s China Edit, how an unsuitable brand ambassador can have serious repercussions, and why China’s mobile payments can no longer be ignored.

When the Name Game Gets Serious in China

In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.

Why Brands Fear China’s Consumer Rights Day

In this month’s China Edit, why global companies like Nike, Esprit and Guess are targeted by China’s consumer protection groups, why Korean brands are vulnerable, and more.

China’s Sportswear Giant Anta Gets Presidential Plug

In this month's China Edit, how homegrown Anta is chasing Nike and Adidas, why retailers from Zara to 10 Corso Como are closing stores, and more.

The China Edit | Chinese Tourist Spending Falls, Alibaba Hits Australia

This week, why the average Chinese tourist is spending less abroad, while the Alibaba Group expands into Australia and New Zealand.

The China Edit | Luxury Retailers' Hope for Chinese New Year, the False Brexit Boom

This week, luxury retailers' optimism for strong sales in the Year of the Rooster and why fewer Chinese tourists visited the United Kingdom after the referendum.

The China Edit | China's New Couture, Alibaba CEO Says Trade War Unlikely

This week, new Chinese couturiers make their debut in Paris, and Alibaba's Jack Ma says the possibility of a trade war are slim.

The China Edit | Alibaba and Louis Vuitton Form Anti-Counterfeit League, Burberry's Chinese Pop Idol

This week, Alibaba announces an anti-counterfeit partnership with 20 global consumer brands, and Burberry taps Chinese pop star Kris Wu to win over Chinese shoppers.

The China Edit | China-America Trade War, Rooster Craze Annoys Shoppers

A trade war with China may yield dangerous consequences for American brands, while fashion houses appear to fall out of touch with Chinese consumers.