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A real clash of cultures

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Bigdragon

This year that most commercialized of Western festivals, Valentine’s Day, fell, for the first time since being popularized with China’s urbanites, with the traditional Chinese festival of the Lantern Festival. Marking the end of the Spring (Chinese New Year) Festival. … Continue reading →

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Time to smell?

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Bigdragon

The Financial Times reports that Paul Smith announces he is returning to the Chinese market after pulling out some five years ago. Sir Paul must surely at least have slightly raised an eyebrow at reports from rival British firm Burberry, … Continue reading →

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