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

Alibaba's Ma Pledges Not to Interfere in SCMP Editorial Independence

Critics have questioned Alibaba's intentions for the SCMP paper, speculating it may be an attempt to buy influence or toe the Chinese government's line in Hong Kong.

Alibaba's Ma Pledges Not to Interfere in SCMP Editorial Independence

Critics have questioned Alibaba's intentions for the SCMP paper, speculating it may be an attempt to buy influence or toe the Chinese government's line in Hong Kong.


The China Edit | Overseas Spending Drops, Social Shoppers, Gucci Bets on Logos

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Overseas Spending Drops, Social Shoppers, Gucci Bets on Logos

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


The China Edit | Weak Prada Sales, Still Leading Luxury, Asos Exit

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Weak Prada Sales, Still Leading Luxury, Asos Exit

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Hypebeast on Pace to Smash Asia's 2016 IPO Record

Hypebeast Ltd., the collection of fashion and entertainment blogs that started out as an online sneaker forum, is on track for the best debut of any Asian initial public offering this year.

Hypebeast on Pace to Smash Asia's 2016 IPO Record

Hypebeast Ltd., the collection of fashion and entertainment blogs that started out as an online sneaker forum, is on track for the best debut of any Asian initial public offering this year.


The China Edit | Tax Change Threatens Grey Market, Jet-Set Demand Cools, Reebonz

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Tax Change Threatens Grey Market, Jet-Set Demand Cools, Reebonz

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Success and Struggle for China's Creative Class

China’s fashion designers are making serious inroads abroad but why aren’t more of its photographers, stylists and other fashion creatives making a bigger global impact?

Success and Struggle for China's Creative Class

China’s fashion designers are making serious inroads abroad but why aren’t more of its photographers, stylists and other fashion creatives making a bigger global impact?


Op-Ed | Better Infrastructure Will Boost Creativity in China

China’s creative class will have greater global impact when its fashion ecosystem improves and when leaders invest more in mentoring and educational opportunities, argues Andrew Keith.

Op-Ed | Better Infrastructure Will Boost Creativity in China

China’s creative class will have greater global impact when its fashion ecosystem improves and when leaders invest more in mentoring and educational opportunities, argues Andrew Keith.


China's Grey Luxury Market Threatened by New Tax Regime

China is raising fees on packages ordered from abroad and cracking down on smugglers who carry in suitcases full of luxury goods, in a concerted effort to encourage shopping at home and squeeze a grey market that shoppers use to avoid tax.

China's Grey Luxury Market Threatened by New Tax Regime

China is raising fees on packages ordered from abroad and cracking down on smugglers who carry in suitcases full of luxury goods, in a concerted effort to encourage shopping at home and squeeze a grey market that shoppers use to avoid tax.


The China Edit | KKR Sells SMCP, Bling Isn't Dead, BRICs Bubble

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | KKR Sells SMCP, Bling Isn't Dead, BRICs Bubble

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


E-Commerce Latecomer Chow Tai Fook Chases Alibaba

The Chow Tai Fook brand is making a move to chase Alibaba and other Internet retailers by expanding its online presence.

E-Commerce Latecomer Chow Tai Fook Chases Alibaba

The Chow Tai Fook brand is making a move to chase Alibaba and other Internet retailers by expanding its online presence.


The China Edit | Alibaba Hits 3 Trillion Yuan, Spending on Experiences, Watch Sales Suffer

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

The China Edit | Alibaba Hits 3 Trillion Yuan, Spending on Experiences, Watch Sales Suffer

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


Wanda Says More Chinese Companies Likely to Become FIFA Sponsors

China’s richest man said more Chinese companies are likely to join his Dalian Wanda Group Co. in becoming top FIFA sponsors and help the country’s chances to host the World Cup for the first time.

Wanda Says More Chinese Companies Likely to Become FIFA Sponsors

China’s richest man said more Chinese companies are likely to join his Dalian Wanda Group Co. in becoming top FIFA sponsors and help the country’s chances to host the World Cup for the first time.