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China gains strong foothold in therapeutic cancer vaccines market
China gains strong foothold in therapeutic cancer vaccines market
																					
							Seven cancer vaccines have been approved in the country.
						
					
					
				Sephora cuts 10% of staff in China
																					
							Over 4,000 employees in China are impacted.
						
					
					
				Walmart sells $3.7b stake in JD.com to focus on China ops
																					
							Walmart said it is shifting its focus to its own operations in China.
						
					
					
				Alibaba to adjust e-commerce strategy to enhance merchant terms
																					
							Alibaba will refine its China e-commerce strategy by improving merchant terms and introducing new technology service charges to boost monetisation, according to S&P Global Ratings.
						
					
					
				Will boosting consumer spending ease China’s economic slowdown?
																					
							The nation aims to cut reliance on manufacturing and boost its economy.
						
					
					
				China sees increased demand for suncare products
																					
							A preference for lighter skin tones is boosting the demand for products that prevent discoloration and sunspots.
						
					
					
				Toxic substances found in products sold on major Chinese online platforms
																					
							This includes hats and sandals sold on AliExpress, Temu, and Shein.
						
					
					
				L Catterton invests in Viee to expand plant-based beverage brand in China
																					
							It aims to bolster Viee’s presence in its home regions of Sichuan and Chongqing.
						
					
					
				China retail spending growth to remain tepid through 2025
																					
							This is due to ongoing soft macroeconomic conditions.
						
					
					
				Yum China announces CFO resignation
																					
							Adrian Ding will become acting CFO starting 1 October.
						
					
					
				China’s consumer firms to face increased global competition
																					
							This includes the restaurants, apparel, and home appliances sectors.
						
					
					
				How can luxury brands overcome the impact of ‘luxury shame' in China?
																					
							China's market is pressured by rising outbound tourism and declining local demand.
						
					
					
				Alexander Pollich named CEO of Porsche China
																					
							He will now oversee Porsche's crucial Chinese market.
						
					
					
				FMCG growth slows down in Mainland China
																					
							The sector grew by approximately 2% in value in Q1 2024.
						
					
					
				Louis Vuitton and % Arabica opens pop-up store in Beijing
																					
							This showcases both brands' commitment to quality and immersive experiences.
						
					
					
				Dairy Queen launches first DQ Blizzard & Burgers restaurant in China
																					
							This is the first DQ restaurant in Asia to offer a full range of hot food.
						
					
					
				China's retail market to grow by $1.19b by 2028
																					
							It will be driven by e-commerce and omni-channel strategies