Deng Lun, Face of Bulgari and Roger Vivier, Fined $16.6 Million for Tax Evasion

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Chinese actor Deng Lun has to pay 106 million yuan ($16.6 million) in overdue taxes, late fees and fines for tax evasion, Shanghai’s tax authority announced Tuesday. Read More

Xiaohongshu Launches New Collaboration with Homegrown Brands

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The campaign name “Anfu Lu Online” references Anfu Lu (meaning Anfu Road), a neighborhood in Shanghai with trendy eateries, cozy coffee shops, and boutique brands. On March 1, Chinese lifestyle platform Xiaohongshu launched a new project “Anfu Lu Online” in collaboration with over 30 homegrown brands. These are featured in the scheme’s dedicated Mini Program on Xiaohongshu, Read More

ANNAKIKI Drops China’s First NFT Collection

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As more and more luxury brands explore NFTs, ANNAKIKI, the Chinese independent fashion label, is the latest to dive into the metaverse. Read More

Will China’s Ski Fever Cool Down?

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This month’s China Collabs Column tests the country’s booming skiwear market and looks at some of the best ski-inspired partnerships.  Read More

ByteDance Debuts in the Metaverse With New Social App

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ByteDance tested a social app called Party Island — the first metaverse social product it has launched. But will it become the metaverse’s Facebook?  Read More

What’s Behind China’s ‘Slanted-Eye’ Outrage & How to Avoid It

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From Mercedes-Benz to Made-in-China companies, brands have angered netizens over Chinese marketing with “slanted-eye” looks. But who’s really to blame? Read More

Does Bilibili’s Livestreaming Ban Foreshadow More Pains for China’s Gaming Sector?

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Gen-Z favorite platform Bilibili will ban the livestreaming of more than 60 video games as Beijing renews its crackdown on the industry in 2022.  Read More

China’s Latest Internet Regulation Could Cripple Businesses

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China announced a sweeping update to its internet protocol, which would now allow citizens to control their algorithm preferences. How will businesses reliant on this service cope? Read More

China’s Influencer Pay Gap Has Closed — But Not Its Culture Gap

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The influencer industry is rife with racial inequality. But in China, homegrown KOLs make more than their Western counterparts. Read More

Is Xiaohongshu Losing Steam?

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Xiaohongshu needs to move quickly to attract new users and keep brands interested. Read More

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