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Second-Tier Spotlight: Nanning A Blank Slate For Luxury Brands
Often referred to as the "Green City," owing to its tropical climate and abundant foliage, Nanning, like many other provincial capitals, is fast becoming a magnet for some of the… Read MoreSecond-Tier Spotlight: Luxury (Finally) Coming To Hefei
It's not well known outside of China, and certainly isn't known within China as a very luxurious city, but at the end of this year, the eastern city of Hefei,… Read MoreSecond-Tier Spotlight: “Rich Second Generation” Fueling Ningbo Luxury Market
Slipping mostly under the radar of international observers, the eastern city of Ningbo, Zhejiang province, has quietly become one of the China's most promising single luxury markets. Read MoreSecond-Tier Spotlight: Golf “Green Opium” In Wuhan
"China now just has two types of rich people: those who play golf and those who don't," one worker at Wuhan's Tianwaitian Golf Club recently told Xinhua. Read MoreSecond-Tier Spotlight: Kunming Quietly Becoming A Luxury Brand Magnet
Once-sleepy Kunming has unexpectedly become one of the most lucrative luxury markets in southwest China. With Louis Vuitton preparing to open its largest flagship in southwest China in Kunming, is… Read MoreSecond-Tier Spotlight: Hangzhou’s Rapidly Evolving Luxury Market
While Hangzhou's natural beauty has made it a draw for China's elite for centuries (and its domestic tourists in more recent years), its proximity to Shanghai has made it something… Read MoreSecond-Tier Spotlight: Qingdao’s Jade Fever Fueling Concerns
With many affluent Chinese purchasing more gold, jade and jewelry as alternative investments or for enjoyment in recent years, jade has again become a hot topic of discussion. Read MoreSecond-Tier Spotlight: A Golden Publicity Stunt In Changsha
In this week's spotlight, we look at a highly unusual story: a recent headline-grabbing event in Changsha, capital of Hunan province, during which two models donned 24-carat gold lingerie worth… Read MoreSecond-Tier Spotlight: Chengdu Catching Wine Bug
While Chengdu is known more for spicy food than wine appreciation, the Chengdu Evening News notes this week that the increasing wealth that's pumping up the city's luxury market is… Read MoreSecond-Tier Spotlight: Shenyang Mad For Second-Hand Luxury
As the largest city in northeast China and a key transportation and trade hub, owing to its proximity to Russia and North Korea, Shenyang, capital of Liaoning Province, has seen… Read More