On February 28, three Freshippo X membership stores in Shanghai announced that they would cease operations from April 1, while still supporting online ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Economic Plan Is Light on Detail as Trade War Intensifies
The country’s top leaders set an optimistic growth target but gave few hints of how to achieve it as their export-led strategy is challenged by rising tariffs on Chinese goods. ( read original story ...)
Analysis-Starbucks’s China Comeback Relies on Right Partner, Brewing Back the Vibe
Starbucks's market share in China has declined from 34% in 2019 to 14% in 2024, according to data from Euromonitor International, a market research provider. It's a precipitous fall for the U.S. ( read original story ...)
Chinese entrepreneurs explore new business frontiers in low-altitude economy, AI and green energy
Chinese entrepreneurs are eyeing new trends and actively pursuing business opportunities in sectors such as the low-altitude economy, artificial intelligence, new energy and overseas market expansion, ... ( read original story ...)
‘Timely Rain’ is crucial for firms doing business in Shanghai
"In Chinese, there is a phrase 'timely rain' (which means timely support). I feel that, whether for our company or other businesses, the court's assistance is like a timely rain, providing us with ... ( read original story ...)
Savoring the sweetness of a soft approach to business dispute
Werner Schuppisser is the founder and CEO of a company instrumental in transplanting a well-known Swiss brand of ice cream to Shanghai. A Swiss national, Schuppisser has been working and living in ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai strengthens IP protection for foreign enterprises
Shanghai, a metropolis hosting over 75,000 foreign enterprises, is committed to providing equal intellectual property (IP) protection for international innovators as part of its efforts to foster a ... ( read original story ...)