Douyin’ playbook: How to crack the Chinese livesteam app

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Douyin is a crucial battleground for luxury brands trying to close the loop from buzz to sale. We break down the platform with case studies on brands like Loewe, Prada, Valentino and Burberry. Read More

Liu Wen, Yuhan Wang, and Chet Lo: Chinese British Fashion Award highlights

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Dissecting China’s presence at the British Fashion Awards 2023, here are the designers who dressed celebrities and the nominated talent hailing from the mainland. Read More

The 8 Chinese buzzwords that defined 2023

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Chinese buzzwords like Barbie Q and electric fish reflected cultural shifts, influencing society and trends to define China's evolving zeitgeist. Read More

Douyin’s E-Commerce Clampdown: Platform Cancels Controversial Sales Star Xinba

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Popular livestream anchor Xinba was banned in the middle of his live broadcast on Douyin for conveying false information and insults. Read More

Virtual Human Livestreams Are Taking over China While NPC-Style Creators Thrive Globally

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In Asia, brands are harnessing the soft power of virtual human livestreamers; while the West goes the other way around with creators pretending to be virtual humans. Read More

Foreign affair: How China’s Gen Z fell in love with the Asian Baby Girl aesthetic

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The “Asian Baby Girl” aesthetic is no longer geographically limited to Asians living overseas; it is also a growing sub-trend in China. Read More

Rivals Tencent Video, Douyin Reach Content-Sharing Agreement After Copyright Spat

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After various copyright battles, two of China’s biggest tech giants find common ground.  Read More

Headlines From China: ‘The Woman King’ Approved for Release in Mainland China Cinemas

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‘The Woman King’ Approved for Release in Mainland China Cinemas. Read More

Headlines From China: Imax Revenue Grows But Posts Overall Loss In Third-Quarter

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Imax Revenue Grows But Posts Overall Loss In Third-Quarter. Read More

Barbiecore Is Bringing Hot Pink Back With A Bang, But Reception In China Is Mixed

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The popularity of hot pink has skyrocketed with the rise of the latest fashion trend, Barbiecore. But how does China feel about the color of the year? Read More

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