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JD.com Launches Luxury Platform

The Chinese e-commerce giant has launched a luxury-specific platform to tap affluent consumers in the country’s booming online space.

JD.com Launches Luxury Platform

The Chinese e-commerce giant has launched a luxury-specific platform to tap affluent consumers in the country’s booming online space.


China’s New Wave of Female Fashion Executives

In this month’s China Edit, Chinese executives and their power moves are in the spotlight, Plaza 66 reopens in Shanghai and Dior continues its digital innovation.

China’s New Wave of Female Fashion Executives

In this month’s China Edit, Chinese executives and their power moves are in the spotlight, Plaza 66 reopens in Shanghai and Dior continues its digital innovation.


Alibaba Increases Stake in Loss-Making Delivery Business for $800 Million

The deal will see Alibaba spend a further $15 million over the next five years to expand a shipping network that spans the world’s largest e-commerce market.

Alibaba Increases Stake in Loss-Making Delivery Business for $800 Million

The deal will see Alibaba spend a further $15 million over the next five years to expand a shipping network that spans the world’s largest e-commerce market.


Tapping Generation Next

Millennials and Generation Z are highly connected and prefer experiences to stuff. Can the fashion industry win them over?

Tapping Generation Next

Millennials and Generation Z are highly connected and prefer experiences to stuff. Can the fashion industry win them over?


BoF China Summit to Debut at Shanghai Fashion Week

China’s big hitters, global executives and BoF’s growing China-based community will come together for the first-ever BoF China Summit.

BoF China Summit to Debut at Shanghai Fashion Week

China’s big hitters, global executives and BoF’s growing China-based community will come together for the first-ever BoF China Summit.


China's JD.com Unit Eyes $1.5 Billion Stake in First Capital

JD Finance is in talks to buy a 24 percent stake in domestic brokerage First Capital Securities Co Ltd, worth $1.5 billion.

China's JD.com Unit Eyes $1.5 Billion Stake in First Capital

JD Finance is in talks to buy a 24 percent stake in domestic brokerage First Capital Securities Co Ltd, worth $1.5 billion.


Inside Yoho! China’s Streetwear Empire

Getting to grips with Yoho!, one of China’s most influential streetwear platforms for the country’s powerful Post-'90s generation.

Inside Yoho! China’s Streetwear Empire

Getting to grips with Yoho!, one of China’s most influential streetwear platforms for the country’s powerful Post-'90s generation.


Chinese Firms Flex Investment Muscle Abroad

In this month’s China Edit, Chinese companies keep snapping up international fashion assets, Galeries Lafayette plans further expansion on the mainland and Diesel teams up with Li Yuchun.

Chinese Firms Flex Investment Muscle Abroad

In this month’s China Edit, Chinese companies keep snapping up international fashion assets, Galeries Lafayette plans further expansion on the mainland and Diesel teams up with Li Yuchun.


Report: JD.com Invests in Indonesian Ride-Hailing Startup Amid Southeast Asia Push

The Chinese e-commerce giant has invested $100 million in Indonesian startup Go-Jek in an effort to tap growth in Southeast Asian mobile-based services, say sources.

Report: JD.com Invests in Indonesian Ride-Hailing Startup Amid Southeast Asia Push

The Chinese e-commerce giant has invested $100 million in Indonesian startup Go-Jek in an effort to tap growth in Southeast Asian mobile-based services, say sources.


China Targets Alibaba's Taobao in VPN Crackdown

Chinese authorities have issued a warning to the country's top e-commerce platforms over the sale of illegal virtual private networks that allow users to skirt state censorship controls.

China Targets Alibaba's Taobao in VPN Crackdown

Chinese authorities have issued a warning to the country's top e-commerce platforms over the sale of illegal virtual private networks that allow users to skirt state censorship controls.


Baidu and JD to Send Search Users Straight to the Checkout

The partnership encourages Baidu users to stay on the app to make purchases, resulting in valuable customer data for both companies.

Baidu and JD to Send Search Users Straight to the Checkout

The partnership encourages Baidu users to stay on the app to make purchases, resulting in valuable customer data for both companies.


Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion Acquires Vivienne Tam’s Brand Rights in China

The Chinese fashion and apparel company, which acquired French brand Iro in March, is aiming to become a high-end fashion group.

Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion Acquires Vivienne Tam’s Brand Rights in China

The Chinese fashion and apparel company, which acquired French brand Iro in March, is aiming to become a high-end fashion group.