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Feature | Economy

January 29th, 2026

Involution: Beijing strikes a sharper tone in the price war

New threats of punishment show how serious Beijing is in its fight against ruinous competition. The anti-involvement campaign is also included in the new five-year plan.

By Jörn Petring

Peking Gucci Wamderabeiter soziale Kluft Schere Einkommen

Feature | Economy

January 22nd, 2026

Class divide: Why China’s social contract is breaking down

According to a Taiwanese research report, China’s push into high-tech manufacturing and geopolitical competition is increasingly coming at the expense of the broader population. The authors point to a new class divide and a rise in system-critical protests.

By David Demes

News | Travel industry

January 14th, 2026

Monopoly abuse: Market supervisory authority launches investigation against Trip.com

The Chinese market supervisory authority is launching an investigation into Trip.com. The online travel company is alleged to have abused its market power with coercive clauses, among other things.

By Fabian Peltsch

Feature | Consumption

January 14th, 2026

Localization: How Adidas relies on "Styled by China" instead of "Made in China"

Adidas has successfully transformed its China strategy. Local designers are given more freedom and create greater emotional brand loyalty with so-called guochao elements. But the recipe is not a sure-fire success.

By Fabian Peltsch

Talk of the Town | Online trading

January 7th, 2026

E-commerce: How Beijing is closing tax loopholes

Chinese authorities have tightened the rules for e-commerce platforms such as Alibaba and JD.com. Sellers are now required to report detailed revenue and profit data. The objective is clear: stabilize tax revenues and curb tax avoidance. Smaller merchants and those operating internationally are coming under particular pressure.

By Jörn Petring

Feature | Consumption

December 16th, 2025

Miniso: How the Pop Mart rival is taking over German city centers

The Chinese lifestyle chain Miniso is rapidly expanding across Europe, using IP collaborations with well-known brands and a retail concept that capitalizes on vacant storefronts in city centers.

By Fabian Peltsch

News | Consumption

December 16th, 2025

Consumption: Structural reforms aimed at boosting domestic demand

Beijing is planning structural reforms to stimulate private consumption. Measures include deregulation in car and home purchases as well as improved access to public services, as policymakers seek to address weak domestic demand.

By Julia Fiedler

News | Economic situation

November 30th, 2025

Economy: Industrial production and service sector continue to weaken

China's industrial production is falling for the eighth month in a row, while the service sector has fallen below the growth threshold for the first time in almost three years. The weak figures are increasing the pressure on political decision-makers.

By Ning Wang

News | Consumption

November 11th, 2025

Burger King: fast food chain sells most of its Chinese business

Burger King China has a new majority shareholder: the Chinese private equity firm CPE. This should boost the fast food chain’s growth in China.

By Redaktion Table

News | Consumption

November 4th, 2025

China business: Starbucks sells majority stake to Boyu Capital

The US coffee chain is divesting control of its most important foreign business: Boyu Capital is acquiring a majority stake in Starbucks China for around USD 4 billion. The store network is to be adapted more closely to local consumer habits.

By Fabian Peltsch