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

China's on the Fast Track to Drone Deliveries

JD.com is building networks of large and small UAVs, to deliver goods on a large scale and solve the expensive 'last-mile' problem for couriers.

China's on the Fast Track to Drone Deliveries

JD.com is building networks of large and small UAVs, to deliver goods on a large scale and solve the expensive 'last-mile' problem for couriers.


Op-Ed | Fashion Isn't Ready for a Trade War

China still accounted for 36.4 percent of global clothing exports in 2017, so US retailers face a dilemma of speed versus higher costs.

Op-Ed | Fashion Isn't Ready for a Trade War

China still accounted for 36.4 percent of global clothing exports in 2017, so US retailers face a dilemma of speed versus higher costs.


Li Ning Spars With Nike and Adidas

Hungry for more of China’s $33 billion sportswear market, Li Ning wants to outdo the competition. This week, the Chinese giant will reveal a collaboration with a major international designer at its Paris fashion show.

Li Ning Spars With Nike and Adidas

Hungry for more of China’s $33 billion sportswear market, Li Ning wants to outdo the competition. This week, the Chinese giant will reveal a collaboration with a major international designer at its Paris fashion show.


Welcome to China’s KOL Clone Factories

They are admired by millions of young fans for their looks, style and seeming authenticity, but behind the scenes, many of China’s digital influencers are the product of opaque incubators, only adding to the ‘KOL confusion’ afflicting fashion executives doing business in China.

Welcome to China’s KOL Clone Factories

They are admired by millions of young fans for their looks, style and seeming authenticity, but behind the scenes, many of China’s digital influencers are the product of opaque incubators, only adding to the ‘KOL confusion’ afflicting fashion executives doing business in China.


Gold Jewellery Sales Recovering in China, but Platinum Left on the Shelf

Chinese consumers do not have the strong cultural affiliation with platinum that they have with gold.

Gold Jewellery Sales Recovering in China, but Platinum Left on the Shelf

Chinese consumers do not have the strong cultural affiliation with platinum that they have with gold.


Chinese Shoppers Can’t Get Enough of ‘Haitao’

Start-ups are disrupting China's booming $125 billion cross-border e-commerce trade, providing an alternative to giant platforms accused of manipulating traffic, to force brands into exclusive partnerships.

Chinese Shoppers Can’t Get Enough of ‘Haitao’

Start-ups are disrupting China's booming $125 billion cross-border e-commerce trade, providing an alternative to giant platforms accused of manipulating traffic, to force brands into exclusive partnerships.


China to Slash Import Tariffs on Consumer Goods From July 1

Import tariffs for apparel, footwear and cosmetics will be more than halved.

China to Slash Import Tariffs on Consumer Goods From July 1

Import tariffs for apparel, footwear and cosmetics will be more than halved.


Alibaba Leads a $1.38 Billion Investment in Delivery Giant ZTO

The deal will augment the e-commerce giant’s ability to ship packages around the globe.

Alibaba Leads a $1.38 Billion Investment in Delivery Giant ZTO

The deal will augment the e-commerce giant’s ability to ship packages around the globe.


China Plans Tariff Cut on Wide Range of Consumer Goods

Cosmetics, health products and more are included in the cuts scheduled for July 1.

China Plans Tariff Cut on Wide Range of Consumer Goods

Cosmetics, health products and more are included in the cuts scheduled for July 1.


Adrian Cheng Plans China Rollout for Flont, Moda Operandi

Flont's latest $12 million fundraising round, led by the entrepreneur, will fuel its expansion to more than 50 locations in China. Meanwhile, the Chinese debut for Moda, Bandier and Beautycon are also in the works.

Adrian Cheng Plans China Rollout for Flont, Moda Operandi

Flont's latest $12 million fundraising round, led by the entrepreneur, will fuel its expansion to more than 50 locations in China. Meanwhile, the Chinese debut for Moda, Bandier and Beautycon are also in the works.


Cashing In on Asia’s Red Carpet Economy

As the Cannes Film Festival winds down, BoF investigates the increasingly lucrative business of dressing Asian celebrities.

Cashing In on Asia’s Red Carpet Economy

As the Cannes Film Festival winds down, BoF investigates the increasingly lucrative business of dressing Asian celebrities.


Alibaba Unapologetic on Spending to Drive Growth

The e-commerce giant has been spending more as it expands into new areas and abroad.

Alibaba Unapologetic on Spending to Drive Growth

The e-commerce giant has been spending more as it expands into new areas and abroad.