Research
February 6, 2020
China's wealth is reflected in the proliferation of cities of glass and steel, such as Chongqing, with a rapidly urbanizing population. Image courtesy of Reuter Communications
By Dianna Dilworth
Luxury brands that want to appeal to affluent Chinese consumers over the next decade will need to be tech savvy, deliver Chinese-focused messaging and understand the evolving tastes of sophisticated Chinese consumers.
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