Chinese giant Shandong Ruyi, which owns Bally, the SMCP group and Aquascutum, aims to stop global warming, reduce gas emissions, protect the environment and remove single-use plastics

Local competition is fierce in China; to do well in this market, brands need to embody an identity that belongs to somewhere inspiring

Out of 184 self-made female billionaires in the world, 78 per cent are from China, and Chinese women are purchasing suits by Dior, Chloé and Celine for the workplace

Whether make-up, fashion or jewellery, informed consumers in China want sustainable products and practices, and companies like Swarovski, Burberry and Estée Lauder are putting in place strategies that are China-specific

Luxury yachts must be cool, culturally relevant and big: Benetti Yachts Asia’s GM outlines the current seafaring tastes of the region’s super-rich

Report says 60 per cent of Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou shoppers are ‘very curious’ about trying small, specialised brands such as Diptyque, Jo Malone, AHAVA and BABOR

Pioneering eatery on city’s historic Bund – known for its signature dishes and riverside terrace – has survived many challenges, says Australian restaurateur Michelle Garnaut

The sport – unknown in the nation a decade ago – is being embraced by young people ahead of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics

It’s recognised guidance to work with various smaller influencers rather than one big KOL

With more luxury options becoming available in their own country, affluent Chinese travellers are sure to be looking closer to home in the future

The nation’s luxury sector is strong thanks to continuing Chinese consumer demand for high-end goods – at home and abroad, says Nick Cakebread

What can the D&G scandal and other events this year, in the mainland’s ever changing market, tell us about the next 12 months, asks Nick Withycombe

The ‘China Insight Report: Next-Gen Luxury Leaders: Affluent Chinese Families’ shows sustainability and wellness are top priorities

This year witnessed a 27 per cent rise compared to 2017 at the event also known as Double 11

ILTM China travel event – held to promote nation’s luxury tourism industry – hears smartphone apps are key to travel firms connecting with holidaymakers

People born from the mid-1960s to about 1980 may not be as sexy or make the headlines, but they’re a sensible, knowledgeable driver of high-end spending

The Chinese KOL, whose forthright comments have gained a big following, began writing after growing tired of misleading fitness and lifestyle tips

With the mainland set to become the world’s second-largest market by 2020, the East is set to be red, white and rosé, opening up a host of opportunities for vendors and importers

WeChat is still the safest platform for luxury brands to promote their products, and choosing the right digital influencer is key

Porsche shows that bigger is better on WeChat, while Tesla flaunts technology and Mercedes-Benz flashes lifestyle exclusivity in China, where women are key decision makers

German carmaker to invest US$6.9 billion in electric vehicle production and also target younger drivers in nation – its biggest market for past three years

Affluent fathers in China are engaging in parenting in new ways, and more brands are exploring dad-child dynamics in their campaigns

No price is too great – whether on education, experiences or clothes – as rich mainland parents strive to ensure their children achieve elite status in life

Some key opinion leaders do have loyal followings, but with so many now on the scene, luxury brands might consider more creative ways to work with those who inspire

Many businesses don’t do so well in the world’s biggest market because they don’t make efforts to localise or to understand the evolving luxury customer base

The popular messaging app has a host of capabilities which enable businesses within and outside China to their reach their potential

Brands including Coach, Tiffany & Co., Estée Lauder and Michael Kors have become popular in China by working on Chinese online platforms and working with Chinese influencers

Chung says the younger generation of Chinese shoppers have different values and interests, and brands need to develop strategies that are targeted at new Chinese consumers and make use of Chinese platforms

Memberships of high-end gyms – and social media posts of toned people breaking a sweat – soar as fitness is seen as an aspirational must-do activity