Why Beijing’s crackdown on the Chinese entertainment industry matters to global brands
The recent crackdown on the Chinese entertainment industry is just one in a series of restructured regulations China has enforced in 2021. Other industries affected by such changing policies under General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party Xi Jinping’s ‘common prosperity’ campaign include gaming, private online education, and real estate. The recent crackdown on the […]
Lights and shadows of Chinese celebrity endorsements: Risk mitigation in the idol economy
Despite the recent scandals involving C-pop idols, such as Kris Wu’s arrest on suspicion of rape and Zhang Zhehan’s fall after taking a selfie in a sensitive place, celebrity endorsements in China remain a key tool to create buzz and engage with the public. Indeed, C-pop ambassadors can undoubtedly give a great boost to luxury […]