MHC, Author at Chinessima

D&G scandal : a case study for Chinese brands too

Posted by MHC on December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 in News, Press Review, Translations

Dolce & Gabbana fiasco continues to make waves. In the Chinese media, some articles encourage Chinese brands to learn from this blunder.

How Ehang announced its set up in Lyon

Posted by MHC on December 7, 2018December 16, 2018 in News, What's on WeChat

It is sometimes difficult to obtain information from Chinese companies – even those that are internationally active and have brands. Some, like Ehang (亿航), are making positive efforts. Aderly, the Economic Development Agency for the Lyon area, went so far…

The new Quanjude restaurant in Bordeaux merges cultures

Posted by MHC on November 30, 2018December 2, 2018 in News, Press Review

The Peking duck specialist has just opened a franchise in Bordeaux, France. A melting pot of French and Chinese chefs offer « fusion » food. In Bordeaux, the Peking roast duck has a taste of the local flavor. Quanjude (全聚德) chose the…

Weekly Links: Meitu, Xiaomi, Moutai, NUO …

Posted by MHC on November 29, 2018November 29, 2018 in Press Review

Selfie-mad Meitu phones are now made by Xiaomi, may be sold globally Meitu isn’t leaving the world of smartphones, but will instead concentrate on developing new image processing software and technology, which will become part of its app lineup. Read…

GXG, the brand that makes the link between LVMH and Alibaba

Posted by MHC on November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 in News, Press Review, Translations

In partnership with Tmall, the men’s fashion retailer GXG opens physical smart stores. The goal is to collect data on its customers and return to « the essence of retail. » “Why GXG won over both LVMH and Alibaba” This title introduces…

Weekly Links : OnePlus, Moutai …

Posted by MHC on November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 in Press Review

Why spirits brands lists warn that the Chinese are coming What does all this mean? Is baijiu poised to sweep the world and overtake vodka as the darling of the Western backbar? Given the (choosing my words carefully) ‘distinctive’ flavour…

TCL to assert its identity as a global “Chinese brand”

Posted by MHC on November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 in News, Press Review, Translations

The consumer electronics multinational believes to be one of the « big Chinese brands (大国品牌). » But what exactly is a “Chinese brand” ? « TCL is willing to represent Chinese brands on the world stage, to refresh their image and to export…

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Textile giant Semir Group leverages its Balabala brand to conquer new markets

Posted by MHC on November 9, 2018November 9, 2018 in News, Press Review

Semir Group has strong international ambitions for Balabala, China’s largest specialty children’s apparel retailer. It does not skimp on the means to extend its brand territory and build customer loyalty. Last March, Semir Group (森马集团) made the news by…

The drone frenzy involves both the state and private sectors

Posted by MHC on November 2, 2018October 28, 2018 in News

The Chinese drone industry is booming. Behind the media coverage of events such as the test flights of the Ehang passenger drone, the whole industry is growing with both the state and private sectors sometimes cooperating with each other. The…

Shenzhen, the Chinese city that knows how to maintain its brand image

Posted by MHC on October 26, 2018October 28, 2018 in News, Press Review

The city managed to be unaffected by China bashing that dominates the English-Speaking media and social networks (especially Twitter). Lonely Planet has dubbed Shenzhen « China’s most innovative city. » Shenzhen (深圳市) is the 2nd city to visit in the world in…