Geopolitical tensions, experiential retail, eased visa rules and Xiaohongshu recommendations have rerouted luxury spending.

Roman baths, a Michelin-starred kitchen, and a Berluti shoe-polishing service: Bvlgari’s Beijing hotel delivers on every count.

China’s luxury market is entering a phase of cautious stabilisation — where growth is shaped by selective spending, shifting domestic values and evolving consumer priorities.

China’s EV market shifts global power as domestic slowdown, fierce competition and BYD’s rise reshape industry leadership.

China’s housing slump is set to continue in 2026, according to Morgan Stanley, as weak demand and limited policy intervention weigh on prices.

Su Lin Cheah, Asia Pacific representative for ICOMIA (International Council of Marine Industry Associations), summarises the ICOMIA Market Insights: Pathways in Asia report.