To compete on the international stage, C-beauty brands must get creative and focus on building solid relationships with consumers. They will have to strike a balance between being distinctly Chinese and globally appealing.
Jul 11, 2022
The past five years have seen China step further into the mysteries of the sky and the sea. Micius and the Monkey King, a Dragon and a Heavenly Palace—this legendary sounding group somewhat surprisingly has nothing to do with Chinese history or mythology, but everything to do with science.
Mar 1, 2018
February 26th is the eleventh day of the Chinese Lunar New Year, the year of Dog. Although the working day has started, most people are still happily immersed in the family festival.
Feb 26, 2018
In the past five years, China’s diplomatic strategy has developed from “keeping a low profile” to “being more proactive”. However, no matter what stage of development China reaches, it will never seek hegemony or engage in expansion.
Nov 22, 2017
In response to its rousing and thought-provoking content, foreign experts have studied the report and shared their views.
What are their perspectives on Xi’s report?
The leaders of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa met in China coast city Xiamen early September.
The summit of the BRICS nations brings together five major new emerging economies, who are seeking a greater say in world affairs.
A number of overseas media, including many from non-BRICS countries, also keeps a close eye on the latest reports from the summit.
So, what aspects are they focusing on?
“A good many Chinese people enjoy eating fried chicken with beer, while a number of South Koreans are big fans of mutton,” said South Korean President Park Geun-hye in Shanghai on September 4, hinting at the cultural – and culinary – influences each country has on the other. At least on the Chinese side of the Yellow Sea, the influence is great, with many Chinese people seemingly obsessed with South Korean culture. South Korean restaurants that feature samgyeobsal (barbecued pork belly) and bibimbap (rice mixed with vegetables, often served in a sizzling pot and topped with a fried egg) are a common sight throughout many Chinese cities, and training courses teaching how to cook South Korean dishes are becoming increasingly popular. Yet cuisine is only a small part of China’s infatuation with South Korean culture; from TV dramas to pop stars to cosmetics, many in China spend many of their waking moments trying to keep pace with South Korean culture. President Park knows this, and she is attempting to capitalize on the situation. After attending China’s September 3 Victory Day Parade, the South Korean president took part in a forum promoting Sino-Korean commercial cooperation in Shanghai the following day, the result of the meeting dozens of cooperative agreements forged between Chinese and South Korean companies, mainly focusing on the apparel […]
Sep 11, 2015