Some global players smoothly managed China’s policy shifts while others could not adjust. But did the trade war and rising labor costs also play roles? Image credit: Wang Guangyi Can Western luxury brands survive the New China?
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Some global players smoothly managed China’s policy shifts while others could not adjust. But did the trade war and rising labor costs also play roles? Image credit: Wang Guangyi 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