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"Asian Brands Go West Chasing Holiday Shoppers" (The Financial Times)
"The move into department stores such as Neiman Marcus, as well as smaller independent retailers, is a sign of the growing ambitions of Asian luxury companies to push beyond their home market."
"How Worried Is China by the Prospect of Brexit?" (BBC News)
"China is less exposed to the impact of the referendum result than many other countries and yet the mood, when discussing Britain's forthcoming departure from the European Union, is pretty gloomy."
"Hong Kong Retailers' Chinese Malaise Deepens From Bling to Buns" (Bloomberg)
"Hong Kong's sharp drop in visitor arrivals from mainland China has hurt retailers' sales from luxury watches and gems, to anti-wrinkle cream and pastries as the slowdown deepens in the world's second-biggest economy."
"Chinese Tourists to Spend Over $45 Billion in Asia-Pacific Region for 2016" (Jing Daily)
"While outbound Chinese tourists may love the idea of taking a romantic stroll in Paris or Rome, a new report finds that brands trying to reach a majority of them should still look to Asia."
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"Wal-Mart to Buy 5 Percent Stake in JD.com as Part of Alliance in China" (Bloomberg)
"Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will acquire a 5 percent stake in Asian e-commerce giant JD.com Inc. as part of a deal that will reshape the US retail chain's operations in China."
"Jack Ma Reiterates Fakes Have No Place on Alibaba's Platforms" (Bloomberg)
"Jack Ma said Alibaba has 'zero tolerance' for counterfeits, repeating a message that has so far failed to quell criticisms of its e-commerce platforms as a haven for knock-offs."
