Marketing
January 31, 2019
Chinese affluents are spending more on fashion and travel. Image credit: Mandarin Oriental
By Sarah Ramirez
Despite concerns over the health of China’s luxury market, the majority of Chinese affluents remain optimistic about their spending and expect their disposable incomes to increase in 2019.
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