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Watchdog Accepts JD.com's Request for Probe into Alibaba's Practices

A Chinese regulator has formally accepted a request by JD.com to investigate its rival Alibaba Group Holding Ltd for possible unfair practices during promotions.

Watchdog Accepts JD.com's Request for Probe into Alibaba's Practices

A Chinese regulator has formally accepted a request by JD.com to investigate its rival Alibaba Group Holding Ltd for possible unfair practices during promotions.


The China Edit | Van Cleef & Arpels, La Perla Bets Big, Shoppers Go Downmarket

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 | Van Cleef & Arpels, La Perla Bets Big, Shoppers Go Downmarket

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.


JD.com Says Alibaba Pressuring Merchants Before Singles’ Day

The biggest rival to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in Chinese e-commerce is accusing the technology giant of violating market regulations and hampering competition in the run-up to the nation’s largest online sales promotion.

JD.com Says Alibaba Pressuring Merchants Before Singles’ Day

The biggest rival to Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. in Chinese e-commerce is accusing the technology giant of violating market regulations and hampering competition in the run-up to the nation’s largest online sales promotion.


The China Edit | Closing Malls, Shanghai's Potential, WeChat Mobile Boom

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 | Closing Malls, Shanghai's Potential, WeChat Mobile Boom

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 | Burberry's Asian Sales Drop, Shaway Yeh, Diamond Slump

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 | Burberry's Asian Sales Drop, Shaway Yeh, Diamond Slump

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.


Alibaba Lobbies to Stay off US Blacklist List for Fakes

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is lobbying hard to stay off the US Trade Representative's blacklist after coming under renewed pressure this year over suspected counterfeits sold on its shopping platforms.

Alibaba Lobbies to Stay off US Blacklist List for Fakes

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is lobbying hard to stay off the US Trade Representative's blacklist after coming under renewed pressure this year over suspected counterfeits sold on its shopping platforms.


Swatch Links With China Bank Giants for Payment Watch

Swatch Group AG is linking up with China Unionpay and Bank of Communications to sell a watch that can be used to make payments.

Swatch Links With China Bank Giants for Payment Watch

Swatch Group AG is linking up with China Unionpay and Bank of Communications to sell a watch that can be used to make payments.


The China Edit | Stores Battle E-Commerce, Rich Kids, Luxury Rents

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 | Stores Battle E-Commerce, Rich Kids, Luxury Rents

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.


Op-Ed | Why We Based Our Fashion Start-Up in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s advantages in terms of costs, distribution, logistics and tax have helped fashion label Grana to scale fast, says founder Luke Grana.

Op-Ed | Why We Based Our Fashion Start-Up in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s advantages in terms of costs, distribution, logistics and tax have helped fashion label Grana to scale fast, says founder Luke Grana.


Alibaba’s Jack Ma Tries to Quell Investor Doubts About Growth

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Chairman Jack Ma urged shareholders Thursday to focus on the company’s prospects beyond e-commerce as the billionaire tries to reassure investors who’ve watched its market value plummet by a third this year.

Alibaba’s Jack Ma Tries to Quell Investor Doubts About Growth

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. Chairman Jack Ma urged shareholders Thursday to focus on the company’s prospects beyond e-commerce as the billionaire tries to reassure investors who’ve watched its market value plummet by a third this year.


Bank of China Ordered to Release Counterfeiters' Records

A New York judge has ordered the Bank of China to hand over detailed information about Chinese bank accounts used by a counterfeiting ring that allegedly sold millions of dollars of fake Gucci handbags and wallets in the US.

Bank of China Ordered to Release Counterfeiters' Records

A New York judge has ordered the Bank of China to hand over detailed information about Chinese bank accounts used by a counterfeiting ring that allegedly sold millions of dollars of fake Gucci handbags and wallets in the US.


The China Edit | H&M Voices Confidence, 'Notorious' Taobao, Luxury Spending

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 | H&M Voices Confidence, 'Notorious' Taobao, Luxury Spending

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.