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China’s gold fever: record prices and see-saw sentiment – do consumers buy, sell or hold?

With gold prices dancing near a never-before-seen US$3,900 an ounce, Chinese investors and consumers are finding themselves caught up in…

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China’s struggling restaurants feeling queasy as debate rages over pre-made food

In the run-up to National Day, a week-long celebration viewed as a litmus test for the strength of China’s domestic…

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Mooncake sales on the wane as China’s consumers cut back on non-essentials

Early sales of mooncakes – a food traditionally distributed among families, workplaces and other social groups to celebrate China’s Mid-Autumn…

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Chinese budget retailer Miniso bets big on collectible designer toys

Chinese retail giant Miniso aims to become a leading player in the designer toy market, as it broadens its digital…

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Why is Shenzhen, China’s balmy southern tech hub, becoming a skiing destination?

Some Chinese skiers are travelling to an unexpected destination to take part in the winter sport: the hot and humid…

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Consumption doldrums see hairy crab prices down in China on eve of ‘golden week’ holiday

As China’s National Day holiday approaches, prices of hairy crabs, one of the most popular seasonal gifts at this time…

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China’s visa-free policy boosts Beijing, Shanghai’s international influence: report

China’s expanded visa-free entry policy and technological advances have boosted the standing of its major cities as global hubs, with…

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China’s micro-drama boom turns stalled real estate projects into lavish film sets

In Xingyang, Henan province, a long-stalled project by Evergrande – the world’s most indebted real estate developer – lays bare…

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Roomba revolution: how China swallowed up the robot vacuum market

The robot vacuum cleaner used to be considered an American success story. It was developed by scientists at the Massachusetts…

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China targets barriers in car aftermarket in bid to boost consumer spending

China’s Ministry of Commerce has gathered auto industry representatives to discuss dismantling barriers in the car aftermarket as part of…

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