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The China Edit | Hong Kong Designers Lack Impact, Brexit and Tourists

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.
Hong Kong fashion brand Jourden Spring/Summer 2016 | Source: Jourden
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  • Helena Pike

"Fashion Faux Pas: Why Hong Kong Designers Struggle to Make a Global Impact" (South China Morning Post)
"Despite the government investing huge sums and the undoubted creative talent in the city, questions remain about the best way to develop the industry."

"Op-Ed | Why the Brexit Will Deter Chinese Tourists" (Jing Daily)
"Chinese tourists are generally very risk-averse and plan their trips in detail — but the unclear situation following the British referendum leaves both the Brits and the Chinese with more questions than answers."

"Alibaba Goes Off Track" (Bloomberg)
"Alibaba's plans for online-to-offline commerce are going off track."

"VCs Are Betting on the Great Chinese Fitness Boom" (Tech Crunch)
"China, it seems, is in the midst of a workout craze — and that represents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for venture investors."

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