Demand for imported luxury goods remained strong in 2020, despite the pandemic. But what do Chinese buyers want the most from abroad? Image credit: BAPE's Weibo What luxuries China still craves from the West
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Demand for imported luxury goods remained strong in 2020, despite the pandemic. But what do Chinese buyers want the most from abroad? Image credit: BAPE's Weibo 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