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Concerns Grow Over China’s Growing Bad Loans

Bad credit in shadow banking, or off-balance sheet lending by banks, could amount to 4.6 trillion yuan, or…

New China Law on NGOs Could Impact Multinational Firms

Observers say that foreign companies need to pay heed to the law, especially if they have forged or plan to…

Dior’s Fashionable China Opening

The luxury brand hit Shanghai for a store opening and fashion show.

Weak Yuan, Terror Attacks Seen Hitting Chinese Tourism to U.S., Europe

The yuan is seen remaining weak against the dollar into 2016, perhaps further impacting Chinese tourist…

Chinese Consumer Seen Resilient Despite Economic Slowdown

Key sectors for spending include travel, cars, home appliances and education - but not fashion.

As Smog Blankets Beijing, Pinault Talks Sustainability in Fashion

The Kering chief executive officer spoke at Tsinghua University about the environment and violence against…

Economic Concerns Linger as China’s Leaders Meet

China's political leadership convenes this week to discuss policy amidst mounting concerns about the health…

Alibaba Q2 Revenue Growth Exceeds Expectations

Net profit grew more than seven times to $3.57 billion on a large financial gain. The market had been eagerly…

Alibaba Bids $3.5 Billion to Buy Rest of Youku Tudou

The offer represents a major push by the Chinese Internet giant to grow its entertainment operations.

Lane Crawford, Swarovski Spotlight Young Chinese Designers

The retailer has mounted an exhibition of up-and-coming designers to help mark its 165th anniversary.

China’s September PMI Prompts Concern

Chinese manufacturing activity ticked up slightly in September yet PMI is still at levels indicating…

China’s GDP Downgrade Sparks Concerns

China lowered last year's GDP growth figure in what analysts say is yet another sign of fragility in the…

Europe’s Markets Shrug Off China Jitters

China's central bank said it would cut its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.6 percent.

Alibaba to Sell FIT Grads’ Work Online

From Aug. 20 to Aug. 26, Taobao will hold an online campaign dubbed "New Wave Week," during which designers…

China Turmoil Weighs on European, Asian Stocks

Retail, luxury stocks down following surprise move by China to devalue the yuan in a bid to stimulate the…