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How China’s Internet Disruption Is Impacting the ‘Wang Hong’ Influencer Economy

WhatsApp is the latest service to be disrupted by China’s digital clampdown, but commercially motivated changes to Sina Weibo could be even more damaging for the ‘internet celebrity’ influencer economy.

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How China’s Internet Disruption Is Impacting the ‘Wang Hong’ Influencer Economy

WhatsApp is the latest service to be disrupted by China’s digital clampdown, but commercially motivated changes to Sina Weibo could be even more damaging for the ‘internet celebrity’ influencer economy.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | China's Social Media Shut-Down, Wearable Tech to Double by 2021

This week, Chinese luxury brands are concerned after the government closes 60 social media accounts, while wearable tech looks likely to double in size within four years.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | China's Social Media Shut-Down, Wearable Tech to Double by 2021

This week, Chinese luxury brands are concerned after the government closes 60 social media accounts, while wearable tech looks likely to double in size within four years.


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WeChat Stores Are China’s Latest Luxury Craze

Brands like Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger are now selling directly to Chinese consumers via WeChat.

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WeChat Stores Are China’s Latest Luxury Craze

Brands like Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger are now selling directly to Chinese consumers via WeChat.


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Op-Ed | Famous Faces Rule China’s Activewear Market

In a market where a diminutive fencer can outshine a basketball giant, not all athletes, celebrities and influencers are created equal.

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Op-Ed | Famous Faces Rule China’s Activewear Market

In a market where a diminutive fencer can outshine a basketball giant, not all athletes, celebrities and influencers are created equal.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Rent the Runway Raises $60M, How WeChat Became the App for Everything

This week, online rental platform Rent the Runway raises $60 million and the rise of social media app WeChat in China.

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Bits & Bytes | Rent the Runway Raises $60M, How WeChat Became the App for Everything

This week, online rental platform Rent the Runway raises $60 million and the rise of social media app WeChat in China.


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The China Edit | Weak Demand for Prada, Bricks to Clicks, Watches Wane in Hong Kong

This week, Prada's sales dipped on weak demand in China, and luxury brands must move online to cater to their Chinese consumers.

China

The China Edit | Weak Demand for Prada, Bricks to Clicks, Watches Wane in Hong Kong

This week, Prada's sales dipped on weak demand in China, and luxury brands must move online to cater to their Chinese consumers.


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Will Digital Media Break China’s Fashion Magazine Oligarchy?

The rise of digital platforms is unleashing new potential for indie fashion and youth media in China, challenging the dominance of legacy media players.

China

Will Digital Media Break China’s Fashion Magazine Oligarchy?

The rise of digital platforms is unleashing new potential for indie fashion and youth media in China, challenging the dominance of legacy media players.


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Buys Jet.com, African E-Commerce Startups

This week, in the biggest ever e-commerce acquisition, Walmart bought $3.3 billion Jet.com, while African web startups are trying to tap the continent's one billion consumers.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Walmart Buys Jet.com, African E-Commerce Startups

This week, in the biggest ever e-commerce acquisition, Walmart bought $3.3 billion Jet.com, while African web startups are trying to tap the continent's one billion consumers.


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The China Edit | Watson Expansion, Sharing Economy, Understanding WeChat

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.

China

The China Edit | Watson Expansion, Sharing Economy, Understanding WeChat

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.


Technology

A Hundred Apps Bloom in China as Millions Bank on Their Phones

Financial innovation is bubbling up around the globe, but China is where digital banking, investing, and lending have gone mainstream.

Technology

A Hundred Apps Bloom in China as Millions Bank on Their Phones

Financial innovation is bubbling up around the globe, but China is where digital banking, investing, and lending have gone mainstream.