Overseas firms eye CIIE for access to vast market
The sixth China International Import Expo will fully resume offline activities and seek to tap China’s super-sized market in Shanghai from Nov 5 to 10. Spreading over 367,000 square meters, it will witness the participation of a record 289 Fortune 500 enterprises and industry-leading businesses.
Chinese tourism sector sees promising rise during National Day holiday
The just finished eight-day National Day holiday has seen the strong recovery and growth of the Chinese tourism market. According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, domestic attractions have received around 826 million visits during the holiday. Tourism-related revenue has registered a remarkable growth, reaching around RMB 753.4 billion (US$103 billion) in eight days, a year-on-year rise of 129.5 percent and a growth of 1.5 percent from that in 2019.
Tencent Cloud unveils new release for AI painting
Tencent Cloud AI unveiled innovative AI Painting product at the 2023 Shanghai International Consumer Electronics Technology Exhibition, leveraging its AI painting model developed by Tencent YouTu Lab and featuring over 25 creative styles including classical poetry and ink paper-cutting etc.
Stella McCartney sharpens sustainability agenda in Shanghai
During this season’s Shanghai Fashion Week, Stella McCartney not only hosted a runway show, a talk at Donghua University, and an event for VIP customers but also unveiled a version of the materials innovation exhibition concept that she had introduced in Paris.
Louis Vuitton launches its first Chinese podcast program
Louis Vuitton‘s first Chinese podcast program, LOUIS VUITTON [EXTENDED], has officially launched. The inaugural season focuses on Shanghai, inviting creative professionals from various fields to share their fascinating and captivating stories about the city, exploring its culture and heritage.
Adidas Originals partners with Edison Chen
Adidas Originals and Edison Chen have revealed their worldwide collaboration, adidas Originals by Edison Chen, marking Chen’s comeback to the brand and initiating a fresh era of collaboration that will revolutionize creative innovation and establish a cultural heritage for the future.
Alexander Wang’s first fashion retrospective exhibition opens in Beijing
On September 26th, designer Alexander Wang‘s first fashion retrospective exhibition, “edge: Exploring the World of Alexander Wang,” grandly opened at Sanlitun Taikoo Li in Beijing. Presented in an independent space, the exhibition showcases the brand’s iconic masterpieces as well as new creations.
Sephora opens its world’s third Store of the Future in Wuhan
On October 13, Sephora officially opened a future concept store, its third globally and second in China, in Wuhan’s Chu He Han Street (楚河汉街), China’s longest commercial pedestrian street.
C-beauty brands leverage the 2023 Asian Games to make their mark
From September 23 to October 8, China hosted the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, a city renowned for domestic beauty brands such as Florasis and Mao Geping.These brands were appointed as the official cosmetics suppliers for the 2023 Asian Games and unveiled co-branded products during the event.
Cartier celebrates the Le Voyage Recommencé exhibition at the Great Wall
Cartier held a grand event at the Juyongguan Great Wall to celebrate its Le Voyage Recommencé exhibition at Prince Jun’s Mansion in Beijing, which was unveiled on 18 Oct. Chinese contemporary dance artist Zhao Liang (赵梁) performed at the opening, and renowned celebrities such as actress Gong Li (巩俐) attended the event.
DFS Group to open a seven-star shopping complex in Sanya
DFS Group, a luxury travel retailer based in Hong Kong, has revealed its intentions to establish a seven-star luxury retail and entertainment hub in Sanya, Hainan province by 2026. Named DFS Yalong Bay, this endeavor will feature an extensive collection of over 1,000 luxury brands, including those owned by LVMH, the parent company of DFS Group.
Burberry Rose limited pop-up store lands in Shanghai
Moynat unveils new boutique at Chengdu SKP
Fila Fusion opens the first trendy concept store “Fusion Blue Box” in Beijing
Louis Vuitton “Hello, Shanghai” pop-up space opens along the Suzhou River
Peak Performance‘s first store in South China opens in Shenzhen
Hublot opens a new store in Changsha IFS
& Other Stories opens a new store in Hangzhou Kerry Centre