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Deep Dive | June 17, 2019 Premium

Belt and Road Initiative: Latest Developments and Emerging Opportunities

The BRI is an ambitious initiative to transform the trade landscape from China to Europe via Asia and Africa. We see progress in terms of policy coordination, facility connectivity, trade and financial integration. However, there are also political and financial concerns.

Insight Report | June 12, 2019 Premium

China’s Midyear 6.18 Shopping Festival: E-Commerce Platforms Report a Strong Start

In this year’s 6.18 shopping festival, e-commerce platforms such as JD.com and Tmall rolled out various initiatives to engage customers, such as collaborating with popular social media platforms and developing tailor-made products.

Insight Report | June 11, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: Aldi Opens First Stores in China

On June 7, Aldi opened its first stores in China with two locations in Shanghai. China’s grocery market is growing, though global grocery retailers who have tried to tap this market have met with mixed success.

Insight Report | May 30, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: Extended Labor Day Holiday and Rising Consumer Spending

This week, we look at the Labor Day holiday in China, a four-day break from May 1-4, and growing consumer spending during the holiday.

Insight Report | May 23, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: China’s Economic Growth Slows

This week, we look at China’s slowing economic growth.

Insight Report | May 16, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: China’s Nasdaq-Style Tech Board and Its Implications for Businesses

China’s new tech board with its relaxed IPO rules will likely draw more domestic tech startups to go public at home. The move is part of China’s effort to develop its tech sector and boost economic growth in general.

Insight Report | May 9, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: The Second Belt and Road Forum

At the second Belt and Road Forum, China’s president Xi sought to emphasize the country’s desire to open to the outside world, and listed outcomes of the Belt and Road Initiative.

Flash Report | May 7, 2019

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President Trump Threatens Additional Tariffs on Chinese Imports Ahead of Crucial Trade Talks

The latest development of increasing tariffs for Chinese goods adds uncertainty to US-China trade negotiations, although it appears to be a negotiating tactic: Turning up the heat on China immediately before crucial talks.

Insight Report | May 2, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: Generation Z Buys Now, Pays Later – and Expects Fast Delivery of Online Orders

Gen Zers in China are digitally native, rather impatient and open to taking on debt to pay the things they want.

Insight Report | April 25, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: The Childhood Obesity Problem and Its Implications for the Fashion Industry in China

Increasing number of children aged 7-18 years are overweight or obese in China. This represents an opportunity for children’s plus-size clothing in China

Insight Report | April 17, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: The Boao Forum for Asia and China’s Advocacy for an Open Economy

In our weekly series Insights from China, we examine issues that affect international brands and retailers in China. We cover areas such as policy, consumer behavior, consumer sentiment, government regulations and the competitive landscape — as they affect the business operations and future outlook.

Deep Dive | April 11, 2019 Premium

The Greater Bay Area, or “China’s Silicon Valley”: What is It, How Will It Develop and How Can Businesses Benefit?

The Greater Bay Area could be China’s answer to Silicon Valley. On February 18, 2019, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council of the People’s Republic of China released a development plan for the Greater Bay Area.

Insight Report | April 9, 2019 Premium

New Retail Briefing #7: Ele.me Brings Fresh Produce to Customers; Fliggy Allows Tourists to Buy Before They Fly; Shiseido and Alibaba Sign Joint Business Plan

Alibaba’s food-delivery platform Ele.me will help vendors in traditional “wet markets” to sell fresh produce to online shoppers.

Company Earnings Update | April 5, 2019

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Seven & i Holdings (TSE: 3382) FY19 Results: Recovering at Home, Income Grows in Overseas Convenience Stores

Seven & i reported a 14.6% increase in net sales and a 5.1% increase in operating income for FY19. 7-Eleven North America grew net sales by 29.4%, with a 49.3% increase in gasoline sales and a 13.0% increase in merchandise sales.

Insight Report | April 3, 2019 Premium

Insights from China: Italy to Become the First G7 Country to Join China’s Belt and Road Initiative

On March 23, 2019, Italy and China signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative. Italy has become the first member of the G7 major advanced economies to sign up to this initiative.