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Demand for Gold in China Lifts Profit at World’s Largest Jeweller

Chow Tai Fook’s profit increased for a second consecutive six-month period as demand for gold products lifted sales.

Demand for Gold in China Lifts Profit at World’s Largest Jeweller

Chow Tai Fook’s profit increased for a second consecutive six-month period as demand for gold products lifted sales.


Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Struts on Despite Controversy

Despite visa issues, the annual runway show spectacle took place on Monday in Shanghai.

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Struts on Despite Controversy

Despite visa issues, the annual runway show spectacle took place on Monday in Shanghai.


China Faces Waste Hangover After Singles' Day Buying Binge

Over 1.3 billion deals were transacted on Singles' Day, resulting in an estimated 160,000 tonnes of packing waste.

China Faces Waste Hangover After Singles' Day Buying Binge

Over 1.3 billion deals were transacted on Singles' Day, resulting in an estimated 160,000 tonnes of packing waste.


JD.com Posts Unexpected Quarterly Profit

The result is a boon for the Chinese e-commerce company, which is rapidly broadening its portfolio beyond its traditional strength in consumer electronics as it pursues an asset-heavy vision for online retail.

JD.com Posts Unexpected Quarterly Profit

The result is a boon for the Chinese e-commerce company, which is rapidly broadening its portfolio beyond its traditional strength in consumer electronics as it pursues an asset-heavy vision for online retail.


JD.com Reports $19.1 Billion in Singles' Day Sales

Sales from the e-commerce giant's 2017 11-day shopping event were up 50 percent from a year ago.

JD.com Reports $19.1 Billion in Singles' Day Sales

Sales from the e-commerce giant's 2017 11-day shopping event were up 50 percent from a year ago.


Alibaba Singles' Day Breaks Sales Record

The e-commerce giant's Singles' Day shopping bonanza generated a record 168.2 billion yuan ($25.3 billion) in sales.

Alibaba Singles' Day Breaks Sales Record

The e-commerce giant's Singles' Day shopping bonanza generated a record 168.2 billion yuan ($25.3 billion) in sales.


Alibaba Singles' Day Racks Up $1 Billion in Sales in 2 Minutes

As the event got underway, 93 percent of transactions were done via mobile.

Alibaba Singles' Day Racks Up $1 Billion in Sales in 2 Minutes

As the event got underway, 93 percent of transactions were done via mobile.


China's E-Tailers Battle in Run-Up to Singles’ Day

China's Singles’ Day now dwarfs Black Friday and Cyber Monday as the world's biggest online shopping event. BoF investigates how online fashion giants are fighting for market share.

China's E-Tailers Battle in Run-Up to Singles’ Day

China's Singles’ Day now dwarfs Black Friday and Cyber Monday as the world's biggest online shopping event. BoF investigates how online fashion giants are fighting for market share.


Alibaba Prepares a Grand Retail Experiment for Singles' Day

The e-commerce titan has enlisted 10 percent of China’s convenience stores, about 600,000 outlets, to hawk goods and get billions of parcels shipped to customers nationwide.

Alibaba Prepares a Grand Retail Experiment for Singles' Day

The e-commerce titan has enlisted 10 percent of China’s convenience stores, about 600,000 outlets, to hawk goods and get billions of parcels shipped to customers nationwide.


Investing in Fashion and Culture: China’s Fosun Group

As investors at Fosun Group continue to leverage China’s cultural capital, the group celebrates the first anniversary of the Fosun Foundation Shanghai landmark.

Investing in Fashion and Culture: China’s Fosun Group

As investors at Fosun Group continue to leverage China’s cultural capital, the group celebrates the first anniversary of the Fosun Foundation Shanghai landmark.


Luxury Watch Brands Optimistic for Chinese New Year

Hong Kong traditionally attracts mainland China tourists for shopping during the Chinese New Year season, which kicks off in February.

Luxury Watch Brands Optimistic for Chinese New Year

Hong Kong traditionally attracts mainland China tourists for shopping during the Chinese New Year season, which kicks off in February.


As China Tries to Clean up E-Commerce, Dishonest Firms Face Fines

The practice of “brushing” — faking sales transactions to boost rankings or draw more traffic to a website — has plagued Chinese online commerce for years.

As China Tries to Clean up E-Commerce, Dishonest Firms Face Fines

The practice of “brushing” — faking sales transactions to boost rankings or draw more traffic to a website — has plagued Chinese online commerce for years.