Businesses flock livestreaming during China’s annual sales festival

Businesses flock livestreaming during China's annual sales festival [CGTN]
Businesses flock livestreaming during China’s annual sales festival [CGTN]
CGTN | 17-Nov-2021 | By Dai Kaiyi

Retailers are employing popular sales channels like livestreaming to attract buyers in this year’s Double Eleven shopping spree, a Chinese version of Black Friday. The buzz around livestream e-commerce in China is more dramatic than those on TikTok in Western countries. Its hype reaches its climax around this time every year because of the annual virtual shopping spree. Continue reading “Businesses flock livestreaming during China’s annual sales festival”

Hanfu revival Centuries-old traditions make comeback in modern China

Hanfu revival [CGTN]
Hanfu revival [CGTN]
CGTN | 16-Nov-2021

People in China are no longer defined by their attires, as they are redefining what they wear. In recent years, Hanfu, the traditional clothing for the Han Chinese, has seen a grand comeback across the nation, particularly among young people. In this episode of The Vibe,  reporter Qi Jie talked with some insiders and Hanfu lovers in Beijing to dig deep.