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On-the-ground intelligence and insights from the world’s largest fashion market.

Tapping E-Sports in China

With 400 million highly engaged fans, China is the world’s largest market for e-sports, but government regulations are complicating fashion’s efforts to seize the opportunity.

Tapping E-Sports in China

With 400 million highly engaged fans, China is the world’s largest market for e-sports, but government regulations are complicating fashion’s efforts to seize the opportunity.


China Property and Energy Crises Deliver Blow to GDP Growth

On the upside, September retail sales growth improved from the previous month as officials loosened restrictions introduced in August to contain outbreaks of the coronavirus.

China Property and Energy Crises Deliver Blow to GDP Growth

On the upside, September retail sales growth improved from the previous month as officials loosened restrictions introduced in August to contain outbreaks of the coronavirus.


7 Shanghai Powerbrokers on the Future of China’s Fashion Ecosystem

As influencers, buyers and editors gather for the latest Shanghai Fashion Week, industry insiders share their thoughts on China’s creative ecosystem and what needs to happen for the city to become a global fashion capital.

7 Shanghai Powerbrokers on the Future of China’s Fashion Ecosystem

As influencers, buyers and editors gather for the latest Shanghai Fashion Week, industry insiders share their thoughts on China’s creative ecosystem and what needs to happen for the city to become a global fashion capital.


Tapping China’s Domestic Travel Boom

Brands are wooing domestic travellers during China’s Golden Week, a seven-day national holiday beginning October 1st.

Tapping China’s Domestic Travel Boom

Brands are wooing domestic travellers during China’s Golden Week, a seven-day national holiday beginning October 1st.


What China’s Emerging Designers Want Now

Can China’s emerging design talent get the best of both worlds as they build bases at home and in other major fashion hubs?

What China’s Emerging Designers Want Now

Can China’s emerging design talent get the best of both worlds as they build bases at home and in other major fashion hubs?


The New Allure of Overseas Chinese Influencers

A New Season for Overseas Chinese Influencers. Ongoing travel restrictions aren’t the only reason why brands are gravitating toward China’s overseas KOLs.

The New Allure of Overseas Chinese Influencers

A New Season for Overseas Chinese Influencers. Ongoing travel restrictions aren’t the only reason why brands are gravitating toward China’s overseas KOLs.


How Concerned Should Fashion Be About Chinese Stagflation?

China’s producer price inflation has been impacting the cost of sourcing. Now, fashion brands are also bracing for broader economic pressures that may lead consumers to tighten their belts.

How Concerned Should Fashion Be About Chinese Stagflation?

China’s producer price inflation has been impacting the cost of sourcing. Now, fashion brands are also bracing for broader economic pressures that may lead consumers to tighten their belts.


China to Ban Celebrities With ‘Incorrect’ Politics, Limit Pay

Officials have vowed to increase punishment for ‘unethical’ behaviour and extend supervision of endorsement deals and media companies.

China to Ban Celebrities With ‘Incorrect’ Politics, Limit Pay

Officials have vowed to increase punishment for ‘unethical’ behaviour and extend supervision of endorsement deals and media companies.


Will China’s Three-Child Policy Spark a Kidswear Boom?

The country’s $53 billion childrenswear market was set for double-digit growth even before the announcement of new government policies aimed at boosting a low birth rate.

Will China’s Three-Child Policy Spark a Kidswear Boom?

The country’s $53 billion childrenswear market was set for double-digit growth even before the announcement of new government policies aimed at boosting a low birth rate.


Could a Chinese Crackdown on ‘Excessive Incomes’ Damage Luxury Sales?

Billions of dollars were wiped from the stock market valuations of luxury’s largest companies last week, but investor fear over President Xi Jinping’s calls for wealth redistribution may be overblown.

Could a Chinese Crackdown on ‘Excessive Incomes’ Damage Luxury Sales?

Billions of dollars were wiped from the stock market valuations of luxury’s largest companies last week, but investor fear over President Xi Jinping’s calls for wealth redistribution may be overblown.


Brands Must Rethink Their Approach to Chinese Festivals

Qixi and other festivals offer valuable marketing opportunities but a crowded shopping calendar and overzealous brands are contributing to consumer fatigue.

Brands Must Rethink Their Approach to Chinese Festivals

Qixi and other festivals offer valuable marketing opportunities but a crowded shopping calendar and overzealous brands are contributing to consumer fatigue.


What Will It Take to Break Into China’s Sneaker Resale Market?

From fulfillment and logistics hurdles to local competition, international players face a range of challenges within the region.

What Will It Take to Break Into China’s Sneaker Resale Market?

From fulfillment and logistics hurdles to local competition, international players face a range of challenges within the region.