The yacht market is far from easy in China

Despite Interest, Luxury Yachts No Easy Sell In China

Though they clearly have an interest in all the trappings of "the good life," from private jets to t...
China's private jet industry is a blank slate, yet growing pains are inevitable

Private Aircraft Dealerships Popping Up In China

With demand rising, it's getting easier by the year for wealthy Chinese to purchase their own helico...
Peng's Exception handbag, identified by eagle-eyed netizens and confirmed by Exception's PR rep.

Exception, Home-Grown Chinese Fashion Brand, Has Its “Jason Wu Moment”

This week, a photo of China's new first lady wearing a dark trench coat and toting a leather handbag...
Sotheby's will hold auctions at the freeport starting next year

Beijing’s Planned Tax-Free Art Haven Will Likely Boost Domestic Market

While Hong Kong and Singapore continue efforts to become cultural, as well as financial, powerhouses...
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Could 2013 Be The “Year of China” For Investors?

Coming off a tumultuous 2012 in China, investors are looking at new opportunities in 2013 and wonder...
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Net-A-Porter May Find It Difficult To Cross The Great (Tax) Wall Of China

Net-A-Porter's China expansion efforts illustrate the complexities of the country's labyrinthine tax...
Consumers in China often complain that service levels lag behind Europe or North America

Trust, Not Just Price, Driving Chinese Luxury Shoppers Overseas

As Beijing continues its campaign against official public luxury spending, Chinese shoppers are stil...
Public outrage at conspicuous displays of wealth at last year's NPC have spurred the government to crack down

Luxury Takes A Back Seat At China’s Annual Congress

Following a much-hyped crackdown on officials' use of public funds for high-end goods, lavish banque...
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China Hands NYC Kicks Off With Successful First Installment

Last week marked the official launch of China Hands NYC, a forum for industry experts, professionals...
Chinese shoppers wait outside an Hermès store in Hong Kong. (Bon Brand)

No End In Sight For China’s Stiff Luxury Taxes

As Chinese tourists crammed into luxury boutiques in Europe and the US while domestic spending on hi...