Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in China, updated continuously by our newsroom.
A significant gold deposit estimated to hold approximately 1,444 tonnes of reserves, valued at nearly US$193 billion, has been identified in China. This monumental find is the largest for the nation since 1949. The Discovery The find, termed as the Dadonggou…
In the first half of November 2025, China Mobile achieved substantial growth in its underwater cable investments, strengthening its influence in promoting worldwide digital connectivity. China Mobile Activates 2Africa Submarine Cable In Nairobi, Kenya, China…
In October, China’s factory output and retail sales experienced their slowest growth in over a year, which is placing increasing pressure on policy makers to overhaul the $19 trillion export-driven economy. This comes as the country faces growing supply and…
A2 Milk, a renowned dairy company, has expanded its enduring alliance with China State Farm Agribusiness Holding Shanghai Co (CSFA), with the inclusion of English-label (EL) infant formula within the cross-border e-commerce realm. Introducing A2 Genesis…
With the conclusion of China’s Singles’ Day sales festival, the largest shopping event worldwide, it’s clear that the country’s most significant e-commerce platforms were unable to stimulate widespread consumer enthusiasm. This comes in light of the lingering…
Asia’s broadband and mobile landscapes are quickly transforming, spurred on by economic goals, digital sovereignty, and leadership in industries powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Significant investments are being poured into denser radio networks, more…
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has recently confirmed a $350 million investment deal toward their Burger King China operation via a newly formed partnership with Chinese alternative asset manager, CPE. With a well-established reputation for scaling…
In the first three quarters of 2025, Vietnam set a new export record, shipping out fruits and vegetables worth US$4.06 billion to China, marking a 19% increase in comparison to the previous year. This growth was largely driven by the export of durian and…
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) recently secured a $350 million investment for its Burger King China division, as part of a new joint venture with China-based alternative asset manager, CPE. This significant investment will support Burger King’s…
Standard Chartered recently revealed that it has chosen a new leader for its securities division in mainland China. Appointment of New CEO for Standard Chartered Securities (China) Limited Standard Chartered Securities (China) Limited (SCSCL), the Chinese…
Citi, the global banking giant, is all set to host its 20th China Conference in the cities of Shanghai and Shenzhen. The event promises engaging discussions from esteemed guest speakers such as Jane Fraser, Citi’s CEO, and Janet Yellen, the former US…
Chinese e-commerce giant Shein recently removed a questionable product line, featuring childlike sex dolls, from its online platform. This action was prompted by the discovery and notification from France’s Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer…
Boyu Capital, a private equity firm from China, is leading the race to acquire a majority stake in Starbucks’ China operations, a deal that could potentially value the unit at over US$4 billion. Boyu Capital remains in the bid after the final contender,…
Renowned for its Birkin bags, Hermès reported a potential upturn in demand from China, despite quarterly sales falling slightly short of estimates, resulting in a 4% decline in its shares on Wednesday. The mild optimism regarding Chinese demand, which…
On Thursday, Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, unveiled a novel AI chatbot assistant service, amplifying its efforts to solidify its presence in a consumer-centric domain presently dominated by ByteDance and Tencent. Integration of AI Chatbot Into Quark…
A collective of 55 Chinese iPhone and iPad users submitted a grievance to China’s market regulation body on Monday, as per a lawyer representing the group. They assert that Apple is leveraging its market dominance to impose restrictive app distribution and…
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