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Online Shopping on the Rise in Smaller Chinese Cities

E-tailing has the potential to unlock pent-up demand in regions where there remains little access to…

China Factory Activity Hits New Low

The country's purchasing managers' index, or PMI, has fallen to its lowest level in 11 months.

Alibaba Branches Into Television

The e-commerce company has developed a smart TV operating system that will allow consumers to shop and pay…

China Growth Slows to 7.5% in Q2

Official data reflects falling demand for exports.

China Makes Way for Art Malls

Hong Kong-based real estate tycoon Adrian Cheng plans to open nearly two dozen art-infused malls across the…

China’s PMI Slides in June

The country's manufacturing activity has fallen to a nine-month low and Asian shares are losing ground in…

Moschino Takes Show on the Road to Shanghai

The fashion house decided to hold an event Thursday evening to celebrate the Italian brand’s 30th…

China Factory Activity Drops in May

The country saw weakening domestic demand and a decrease in export orders, particularly from the United…

Hugo Boss Shows Collections in China

The brand showcased its luxury men’s and women’s wear collections as part of its broader strategy to shift…

China E-tail Growth Exposes Distribution Issues

The industry may be growing so fast that third-party logistics providers and delivery services in China are…

Asian Shares Fall as China PMI Contracts

HSBC's Chinese purchasing managers' index for May slipped below the critical threshold mark of 50, indicating…

Dealing With Asia’s Shifting Dynamics

Eastern fairs are reacting to global economic and political factors.

Dealing With China’s Shifting Market

Asian fairs reacting to global economic and political factors.

China E-commerce Landscape Altered by Alibaba Deal

The Chinese e-commerce giant’s recent acquisition in the microblogging service Weibo could forge a new model…

Bird Flu Seen Impacting Chinese Tourism

Tourism operators on the mainland and in Hong Kong are taking precautions, and some are anticipating sharp…