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INTERVIEW: L’Occitane sees promise, heartache in China Views & Analysis

French premium skincare brand L’Occitane International S.A. (0973.HK) is keen to tap China's growing e-commerce market but it needs to close the gap between consumer expectations and its brand culture. Most Chinese still see e-commerce as a discount ...

POLICY WATCH: Shanghai smog adds new urgency to pollution fight Policy Watch

With the financial hub Shanghai blanketed by dense smog for much of the past week, affecting people's lives and disrupting normal business activity, there is an added sense of urgency among Chinese authorities on the need to improve the nation's air ...

HKEJ Today: Highlights HKEJ Today

Following is a summary of major news and comments in the Hong Kong Economic Journal, the parent publication of EJ Insight, on Thursday, Dec. 12: TOP STORIES Singapore seeks RQFIIusiness, posing a challenge to Hong Kong  Singapore authorities have ...

POLICY WATCH: Xi highlights Hebei role in anti-graft campaign Policy Watch

President Xi Jinping {習近平} used a recent visit to Hebei province to remind provincial officials that they are the linchpin of his anti-corruption campaign. Xi told local party leaders and bureaucrats to unwaveringly implement reform, fight official ...

Zendai thinks big about small business loans Market Pulse

Beijing has been calling on lenders to give more financing support to the nation’s small businesses as part of its plan to restructure the economy and sustain growth. The private sector, in particular, has heard that call and responded with much ...