What's in this episode: TOP BIT: LVMH Boss Shops for Chinese BrandsBernard Arnault purchased items from local Chinese brands during his latest Shanghai trip, a symbolic shift.The Chinese luxury market is slowing (down 20%), prompting consumers to turn to homegrown labels with sharper pricing and stronger local aesthetics.Domestic brands like Songmont, Laopu Gold (1,000%+ online sales surge), and Mao Geping are growing at double and triple-digit rates, challenging Western houses.NUMBER OF THE ...
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What's in this episode: TOP BIT: LVMH Boss Shops for Chinese BrandsBernard Arnault purchased items from local Chinese brands during his latest Shanghai trip, a symbolic shift.The Chinese luxury market is slowing (down 20%), prompting consumers to turn to homegrown labels with sharper pricing and stronger local aesthetics.Domestic brands like Songmont, Laopu Gold (1,000%+ online sales surge), and Mao Geping are growing at double and triple-digit rates, challenging Western houses.NUMBER OF THE ...
This robot shocked the world | asiabits Nov 7th 2025
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This robot shocked the world | asiabits Nov 7th 2025
What's in this episode: Opener: American singer Brittany Porter claims she accidentally married Malaysian Sultan Muhammad V.Highlights: Asia attempts a comeback; strong US job data lifts sentiment.Top Bit: XPENG’s Humanoid Robot IRON:Specs: 1.7m tall, 70kg, 82 joints (22 in each hand), bionic spine.Brain: In-house system of three AI models powered by three Turing chips delivering 3,000 TOPS.Innovation: First humanoid robot with a solid-state battery; highly customizable.Future: Robotaxi rollo...
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What's in this episode: TOP BIT: LVMH Boss Shops for Chinese BrandsBernard Arnault purchased items from local Chinese brands during his latest Shanghai trip, a symbolic shift.The Chinese luxury market is slowing (down 20%), prompting consumers to turn to homegrown labels with sharper pricing and stronger local aesthetics.Domestic brands like Songmont, Laopu Gold (1,000%+ online sales surge), and Mao Geping are growing at double and triple-digit rates, challenging Western houses.NUMBER OF THE ...