Douyin Beauty Sales Hit $13.6 Billion in First Three Quarters of 2023

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Douyin is rapidly winning market share from rivals Taobao and Tmall. In the first three quarters of 2023, Douyin Beauty’s GMV climbed 44 percent YoY to $15.4 billion. Read More

‘Games are the social networks of the future’: LVMH and Gucci have taken note

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Gen Z consumers are moving from traditional games to user-generated content games like Roblox. Read More

China’s E-Commerce Slows Down as Celebrities Turn to Xiaohongshu for ‘Quiet Selling’

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Taiwanese singer Annie Yi is the latest celebrity to start “quiet selling” on Xiaohongshu. Here’s why Chinese consumers are gravitating towards these hours-long livestreams.  Read More

Why Brands Need to Pay Attention to China’s Proposed Ban on ‘Offensive Attire’

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China has proposed a law that would ban clothing that “hurts the feelings of the Chinese nation." Should brands start treading lightly? Read More

Young Chinese Turn to Taobao for Psychological Support

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On Taobao, young Chinese can find plenty of people willing to help them talk through their mental health struggles for a fee. However, it is unclear where companionship ends and counseling begins. Read More

Blackpink’s Lisa Ignites Controversy on Chinese Socials with Cabaret Performance

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Blackpink member Lisa has sparked a viral debate on sexualization and female liberation in China after performing at Paris' iconic Crazy Horse cabaret. Read More

From Jennie to Zendaya to Fan Bingbing: Chinese and Global Stars Dominate Paris Fashion Week

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From China’s homegrown heavyweights to the globe’s trending A-listers, a constellation of celebrities took over the FROW during Paris Fashion Week. Read More

From Xiao Zhan to Eileen Gu: Milan Fashion Week Secures Spotlight Leveraging Chinese Stars

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Jing Daily’s new KOL Tracker examines Chinese stars’ attendance at Milan Fashion Week. Are they a solid investment for brands looking to boost their visibility in China? Read More

China’s Web Literature Popularity Continues to Grow Overseas

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Industry representatives are starting to compare Chinese online literature with Hollywood films and K-dramas in terms of global reach. Read More

From Cultural Clout to Edutainment, China’s Xiaohongshu Is The Top App for Chinese Travelers

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How are Chinese travelers choosing where to go and what to do? For many, these answers are sourced through one app: Xiaohongshu. Read More

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