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From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share

CNN

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June 25, 2026

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Chinese companies are moving beyond their home base, expanding overseas and reshaping fashion, tech, and consumer markets worldwide. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery explains why.

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South China Morning Post

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· Jul 10, 2026

Uniqlo defies sluggish China market with double-digit profit growth

Japanese apparel retailer Uniqlo posted higher revenue and double-digit profit growth in mainland China over the three-month period ending in May, defying sluggish domestic consumption and lingering bilateral tensions. Same-store sales rose, driven by enhanced marketing and “buoyant demand” for summer products in May, when temperatures started to rise. Easy pants, UV-protection items, T-shirts and other summer products all saw strong sales, according to the earnings report from Fast Retailing,...

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 24, 2026

China's Next Phase: What Persistent Supply-Side Growth Means For Global Markets

China's Next Phase: What Persistent Supply-Side Growth Means For Global Markets

Korea Times News

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· Jun 22, 2026

Why foreign shoppers are flocking to this Seoul lifestyle store

Why foreign shoppers are flocking to this Seoul lifestyle store

UrduPoint

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· Jun 28, 2026

Pakistani snacks gaining popularity in Chinese market: Shahid Imran

Pakistani snacks gaining popularity in Chinese market: Shahid Imran

Reuters

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· Jul 9, 2026

Uniqlo operator's Q3 profit jumps 45.7% - Business

Fast Retailing, the Japanese owner of clothing brand Uniqlo, said quarterly profit rose 45.7%, as it weathered the impact on supply chains and logistics from the Iran war on its way to an expected fifth straight year of record earnings. #News #Uniqlo #Retail #Japan #Reuters #Newsfeed Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4p8whoF 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 23, 2026

ChinaMarket has embarked on a global journey

ChinaMarket has embarked on a global journey

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Related coverage for "From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share": South China Morning Post — Uniqlo defies sluggish China market with double-digit profit growth. Seeking Alpha — China's Next Phase: What Persistent Supply-Side Growth Means For Global Markets. Korea Times News — Why foreign shoppers are flocking to this Seoul lifestyle store. UrduPoint — Pakistani snacks gaining popularity in Chinese market: Shahid Imran. Reuters — Uniqlo operator's Q3 profit jumps 45.7% - Business. The Hindu BusinessLine — ChinaMarket has embarked on a global journey