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Articles, Videos & Interviews

"Are European Brands Still Attractive to Chinese Consumers?" Cosmetics Design Europe. 7/31/24 (link).


"Why LVMH Pulled Benefit Cosmetics Off China's Top E-Commerce Platforms" BeautyMatter. 2/2/24 (link).


"China's Luxury Market Set for Moderate Growth" Business of Fashion. 1/19/24 (pdf).


"Live Commerce Tips for Brands to Successfully Sell in China" SmartBrief. 12/20/23 (link).


"Little Red Book: your Ultimate Social-Commerce Companion for Seamless Customer Connection" BeautyMatter. 11/8/23 (link).


"Beauty Beyond Borders: Challenges and Opportunities Across US and China Beauty Brands" BeautyMatter. 11/8/23 (link).


"Singles' Day 2023: Holiday Sales for Cautiously Optimistic Chinese Consumers" SmartBrief. 10/17/23 (pdf).


"What Alibaba's New Strategy Means for Global Beauty Brands" BeautyMatter. 9/14/23 (link).


"Community-Led brands & Retailers Aim for Success in China" SmartBrief. 8/4/23 (link).


"Male Beauty's Next Growth Engine: Douyin"Jing Daily. 8/3/23 (link).


"Explainer: Why Consumer Sentiment Remains Subdued in China" Business of Fashion. 6/21/23 (pdf).


"Azoya’s Franklin Chu On The Top 5 Future Ecommerce Trends" Authority Magazine/The Ecomm Manager. 6/15/23 (pdf).


"The Increasing Return of China's E-commerce Market" Beauty Matter. 6/14/23 (link).


"How China's Reopening Can Benefit Global Brands" Beauty Matter. 5/26/23 (link).


"Eye on New Shifts in Chinese Consumer Habits in 2023" SmartBrief. 4/19/23 (link).


"It's Time to Rethink Your China E-Commerce Strategy" Business of Fashion (republish by WAFACT.com). 4/11/23 (pdf).


"How ChatGPT Could Shape the Future of how Brands Do Business" BeautyMatter. 3/6/23 (link).


"Everything You Need to Know About Decoding the Chinese Beauty Market" BeautyMatter. 3/1/23 (link).


"12 Predictions for the China Beauty Market in 2023" BeautyMatter. 1/18/23 (link).


"China's Zero-Covid Policy Ends, Marling a Positive Signal for Beauty Brands" BeautyMatter. 1/9/23 (pdf).


"Top 4 Changes That Made 2022 Singles Day Different" SmartBrief. 12/15/22 (link).


"What China's Cross-Platform Livestreaming Freedom Means For Luxury" Jing Daily. 12/11/22 (link).


"2022 Singles Day: What Brands and Retailers Need to Know" SmartBrief. 10/21/22 (pdf).


"How C-Beauty Brands are Storming Douyin and key Takeaways for Global Brands" BeautyMatter. 10/3/22 (pdf). 


"Alibaba's Top Livestream Star Reappears After 3 Months, more than 50 Million views at the same time" Bao Nhanh. 9/21/22 (pdf).


"Why Douyin's Growth is Soaring in China" SmartBrief. 9/20/22 (link).


"Sephora has Competition from these Chinese Beauty Stores" Chain Drug Review. 8/23/22 (pdf).


"Will Livestreaming Shift to Douyin (TikTok) After Influencer Austin Li's Absence?" Beauty Matter. 8/11/22 (pdf).


"Franklin Chu talks about Starbucks in China" CGTN America, 8/3/22 (link)


"Short-Form Video Storms China E-Commerce - How Brands  Should React" Beauty Matter, 7/14/22 (pdf)


"How Ubras Became China's Top Selling Underwear Brand"  Jing Daily, 7/6/22 (pdf)


"How Douyin (TikTok in China) is emphasizing e-commerce"  Smart Brief, 7/1/22 (pdf)


"How China's biggest online influencers fell from their thrones"  MIT Technology Review, 6/10/22 (pdf)


"What brands need to know about short-form videos for e-commerce"  Smart Brief, 5/31/22 (pdf)


"Douyin (TikTok) E-Commerce: A New Playground for Brands"  Beauty Matter, 5/22/22 (pdf)


"Navigating Douyin - A Guide for Luxury"  Jing Daily, 5/6/22 (pdf)


"Prestige Beauty is China's Next Growth Engine"  Global Cosmetic Industry, 5/5/22 (pdf)


"Tik Tok Shopping Takes Off In Livestreams"  NBC News, 3/17/22 (link)


"What's next for social commerce?"  Smart Brief, 3/10/22 (pdf)


"Beauty samplings spike: How should brands adopt to this emerging trend?"  Beauty Matter, 2/23/22 (pdf)


"NBC News: TikTok livestream shopping takes off: Lucky crystals for $9.99"  NBC News, 2/5/22 (link)


"Sales Soar - The Growing Haircare Market in China"  Beauty Matter, 1/14/22 (pdf)


"China's version of Black Friday has become an endless slog"  Protocol, 11/10/21 (pdf)


"Bilibili Decoded: The New Chinese Beauty Battlefield to Reach Gen Z"  Beauty Matter, 10/20/21 (pdf)


"Stripe takes a giant step in China with UnionPay deal"  American Banker, 9/7/21 (pdf)


"Trends Driving Anti-aging Skincare in China"  Beauty Matter, 9/1/21 (pdf)


"What makes a good livestreaming campaign?"  Smart Brief, 8/23/21 (pdf)


"How 3 Beauty Brands are Using  WeChat"  Beauty Matter, 8/2/21 (pdf)


"Amala X Azoya: A Niche Beauty China Launch Playbook"  Beauty Matter, 7/14/21 (pdf)


"China retail sales get 3 trillion yuan boost as personalised marketing grows via "private traffic" in chat groups"  China Macro Economy, 7/8/21 (link)


"Amala Beauty Sees Remarkable Growth Opportunities in China Market"  WWD, 7/2/21 (pdf)


"Azoya Releases New Whitepaper to Help Global Retailers and Brands Boost E-Commerce Profitability Using Private Traffic in China"  PR Newswire, 6/30/21 (pdf)


"Why Beauty Brands are Flocking to Little Red Book"  Beauty Matter, 6/14/21 (pdf)


"Beauty Matter Workshop: Brand Building in China's Digital Ecosystem"  Beauty Matter, 5/25/21 (link)


"Booming Beauty Categories Among Chinese Women"  Beauty Matter, 5/19/21 (pdf)


"Social commerce emerges as the new capital for brands to reach customers"  Smart Brief, 4/26/21 (pdf)


"China Cross-border Beauty Commerce: a Primer"  Global Cosmetic Industry, 4/22/21 (pdf)


"跨境电商新赛道,美日韩市场规模破百亿!"  深圳皇家物流, 4/16/21 (pdf)


"China's Alibaba says to lower entry barriers after record antitrust fine"  Reuters, 4/12/21 (pdf)


"Record penalty for Ma's Alibaba marks tumultuous stretch for its founder"  Reuters, 4/11/21 (pdf)


"Mobile pay can fuel advertising as well as transactions"  Payments Source, 3/30/21 (pdf)


"China's mobile boom is an example for global recovery"  Payments Source, 2/16/2021 (pdf)


"Social commerce is leading the future of ecommerce"  Digital Commerce 360, 2/10/21 (pdf) 


"As seen on livestream"  Rest of World, 1/26/21 (link)


"Investors Resigned to Trump's China Ban, with Biden Seen Changing Little"  Reuters, 1/15/21 (pdf)


"For Global Brands Like Sephora, China's WeChat is a Marketing Jackpot"  Beauty Matter, 1/13/21 (pdf)


"A glimpse of 2021 global retail trends"  Smart Brief, 12/15/20 (pdf)


"China Global TV Europe: Singles Day interview"  CGTN, 11/13/20 (link)
 

"Azoya: Unlocking the China Beauty Market Opportunity"  Beauty Matter, 10/5/20 (pdf)


"How luxury brands use celebrity influencers to attract Chinese millennials"  Smart Brief, 9/30/20 (pdf)


"A Roadmap to E-Commerce Success in China Webinar"  Beauty Matter, 9/17/20 (link)


"10 Facts About Livestreaming E-Commerce in China Brands Need to Know"  Beauty Matter, 8/24/20 (pdf)

 

"The Luxury Industry Is Turning to Pop-up Stores to Win Over Chinese Millennials"  WWD, 8/19/20 (pdf)

 
"BBC News: Livestreaming in Asia - Meet the Stars of Shoppertainment" 8/12/20 (link)


"The future of e-commerce is social media"  Smart Brief, 8/3/20 (pdf)


"US Autonomy Act unlikely to undermine Hong Kong dollar peg in short-run, but poses long-term risk, analysts say"  South China Morning Post, 7/20/20 (pdf)


"How Livestreaming is Now a Big Business in China" CGTN America, 7/11/20 (link)


"Linkin Park T-shirts Are All the Rage in China" Wired, 7/9/20 (pdf)

 

"Global Brands Launch Co-branded Products, Appeal to Chinese Millennials" WWD, 7/8/2020 (pdf)

 

"The Decline of China's gray-market smugglers is pushing Alibaba to recruit global brands"  Storebrands, 6/16/20 (pdf)

 

"Sephora Partners with TMall, Launching Global Flagship Store"  Beauty Matter, 5/22/20 (pdf)


"China's digital pay mix holds is a road map for the world"  Payments Source, 5/8/20 (pdf)

 

"Global e-commerce tactics to keep retail business alive"  Smart Brief, 5/6/20 (pdf)

 

"These tactics are helping Chinese retailers survive the coronavirus crisis"  Digital Commerce 360, 4/23/20 (pdf)

 

"BBC Interview: Livestreaming Goes Mainstream in China" 4/23/20 (link)

 

"Stretching to Great Lengths Virtually"  The Rye Record, 4/6/20 (pdf)

  

"How livestreaming will transform global ecommerce in 2020"  Digital Commerce 360, 3/31/20 (pdf)

 
"How the Coronavirus Crisis Is Affecting Logistics from Brands Selling to China"  Beauty Matter, 3/9/20 (pdf)


"Global Beauty Brands Double Down on Digitalization to Adapt to Coronavirus"  Beauty Matter, 3/2/20 (pdf)

 

"Leading e-commerce market expands its reach"  Smart Brief, 2/25/20 (pdf)

 

"Preparing For the New Year: A China E-Commerce Calendar For 2020"  Retail Touch Points, 1/22/20 (pdf)

 
"US retail giants invest in strategic partnerships"  Smart Brief, 1/7/20 (pdf)


"A Wrap-Up Of Singles Day 2019" Retail Touch Points, 11/22/19 (pdf)

 

"Guest Column: Black Friday vs. Singles Day in China"  Chain Store Age, 11/8/19 (pdf)


"Why this year's Singles Day will be different"  Digital Commerce 360, 10/29/19 (pdf)

 

"An Air of Anxiety and Sadness all Around: Hong Kong Luxury Retailers Bemoan Immense Protest Impact"  Footwear News, 10/8/19 (pdf)

 

"Who knew Black Friday online sales were so big in China?"  Smart Brief, 10/7/19 (pdf)

 

"Losing Hong Kong Retail Could Be Devastating to Global Luxury Brands"  WWD, 10/1/19 (pdf)

 

"How US retailers in Hong Kong can bounce back from unrest"  Smart Brief, 9/3/19 (pdf)

 

"China's Lipstick War"  Beauty Matter, 7/24/19 (pdf)

 
"Omnichannel lessons from global e-commerce leaders"  Smart Brief, 7/1/19 (pdf)

 
"Top Three Beauty Trends in China"  WWD, 6/27/19 (pdf)

 
"What's the Future of Retail? 47 Experts Share Their Insights"  Disruptor Daily, 6/15/19 (pdf)

 
"Exit stage left"  Week in China, 6/7/19 (pdf)

 
"What JD.com's big June sale means for companies selling in China"  Internet Retailer, 6/5/19 (pdf)

"Glimpse into the future of retail"  Smart Brief, 5/31/19 (pdf)

"Why it's so hard to root out fake goods in China ecommerce"  Internet Retailer, 5/30/19 (pdf)

"Lessons From Forever 21's China Exit"  WWD, 5/10/19 (pdf)

 
"Why China ecommerce is going crazy for WeChat mini-programs"  Internet Retailer, 4/16/19 (pdf)

 
"E-commerce lessons from China: How group buying pays off"  Smart Brief, 4/4/19 (pdf)

 
"With U.S. Growth Uncertain, Global Commerce Offers New Opportunities" Retail Touch Points, 3/21/19(pdf)

 
"Alibaba and JD.com adapt to slower growth in China ecommerce"  Internet Retailer, 2/27/19 (pdf)

 
"Why Global Retailers Are Leaving Tmall And What This Means For Your Business"  Retail Touch Points, 2/26/19 (pdf)

"Is Amazon about to make a comeback in China ecommerce?"  Internet Retailer, 2/22/19 (pdf)

"Franklin Chu talks about western brands in Chinese market"  CGTN America, 2/5/19 (video)

"Top Three Beauty Campaigns on WeChat"  WWD, 2/4/19 (pdf)

"How luxury brands are preparing for China's 'Year of the Pig'"  Internet Retailer, 2/1/19 (pdf)

"How Alibaba is helping beauty brands with product development"  Glossy, 1/16/19 (pdf)

"China's deregulation is a welcome boost for e-commerce"  Payments Source, 12/28/18 (pdf)

"Top 10 Predictions for Beauty and Fashion Sales in China in 2019"  WWD, 12/24/18 (pdf)

"An uphill battle: Why Macy's is pulling out of China"  Digiday, 12/7/18 (pdf)

"It's a channel from China: How marketplace app Wish competes with Amazon and eBay"  Digiday, 11/27/18 (pdf)

"Beyond Tmall: Inside vitamin maker Swanson Health's China strategy"  Digiday, 11/26/18 (pdf)

"Swanson Health opens Chinese e-commerce site through Azoya"  Drug Store News, 11/20/18 (pdf)

"Influencers and authenticity add extra cheer to holiday payment spikes"  Payments Source, 11/14/18 (pdf)
 

"Winning Singles Day in China means mastering mobile's user experience"  Payments Source, 11/9/18 (pdf)

"Think Tank: The Hottest Holiday Beauty Trends in China"  WWD, 11/9/18 (pdf)

"China's Golden Week: What US retailers can learn"  Smart Brief, 10/30/18 (pdf)

"Chinese tourists shop less while abroad, but that's not a bad thing for global brands"  Internet Retailer, 10/17/18 (pdf)

"Can China's Alibaba and JD.com succeed in America?"  Smart Brief, 8/10/18 (pdf)

"Scoring Big with Chinese Shoppers on Ecommerce Holidays"  Multichannel Merchant, 7/10/18 (pdf)

"E-commerce giant JD.com heads for the U.S."  Internet Retailer, 7/2/18 (pdf)

"Exclusive Report: China's E-tail Giants Aren't the Only Answer for Cross-Border Sales"  Jing Daily, 5/11/18 (pdf)

"Fresh Funds Help BorderX Open Chinese E-Commerce Market to West"  E-Commerce Times, 5/10/18 (pdf)


"Think Tank: Cosmetics Category Rules Global E-Commerce"  WWD, 5/4/18 (pdf)

"Influencer Marketing Playbook: Micro Influencers, Multi-Tier Campaigns & New Instagram Features"  Retail TouchPoints, 4/19/18 (pdf)

"Q&A with Franklin Chu - Azoya's U.S. Managing Director & China ECommerce Expert"  LinkedIn, 2/21/18 (pdf)

"China's mobile growth shows the benefits of going 'cashless'"  Payments Source, 2/15/18 (pdf)

"U.S. retailers in dire need of growth look to the China market"  RetailWire, 12/26/17 (pdf)

"How U.S. Retailers Can Drive Engagement And Sales Among Chinese Tourists"  Retail TouchPoints, 11/14/17 (pdf)

"A tale of 3 e-commerce titans"  Smart Brief, 11/7/17 (pdf)

"7 e-commerce questions to ask before expanding to China"  Internet Retailer, 10/23/17 (pdf)

"WeChat's got a huge base for merchants, but retention's a challenge"  Payments Source, 9/12/17 (pdf)

"Feelunique.com's China Growth Fueled by Azoya"  WWD, 8/28/17 (pdf)
 
"Millennial moms are retailers' ticket to China"  Smart Brief, 8/16/17 (pdf)

"WeChat's size and marketing make it a gold mine for retailers"  Payments Source, 8/9/17 (pdf)

"How U.S. retailers can plan ahead for massive holiday sales in China"  Internet Retailer, 7/31/17 (pdf)

"Product Shift Draws More Chinese Female Consumers"  WWD, 7/24/17 (pdf)

"Merchants are Missing China's Diverse E-payment Trends"  Payments Source, 6/21/17 (pdf)

"The Pros and Cons of Two Ways of Entering E-commerce in China"  Internet Retailer, 6/12/17 (pdf)

"Omnichannel Essentials for Ecommerce Success in China"  Multichannel Merchant, 5/23/17 (pdf)

"Azoya & Australia's Pharmacy 4 Less"  Stores Magazine, 5/18/17 (pdf)


"Azoya Offers 'Turnkey' Solution for Cross-border E-commerce in China"  WWD, 4/25/17 (pdf)

 
"Opening the Chinese Market to You"  Insider Interview, 4/24/17 (pdf)


"Deregulation is Needed to Ease Cross-border Payments in China"  Payments Source, 4/13/17 (pdf)


"3 Reasons "Made in USA" is Hot in China"  Smart Brief,  4/11/17 (pdf)


"How can U.S. Brands Break into China"  Cosmetics Business, 4/10/17 (pdf)


"China's Payment Processing Opportunities Extend Beyond Travelers"  Payments Source, 4/3/17 (pdf)


"Influencers Accelerate U.S. E-Commerce Sales in China"  Retail TouchPoints, 3/28/17 (pdf)


"Five Smart Strategies for Selling in China"  Apparel Magazine, 3/20/17 (pdf)

 

"CLSA Capital Partners' ARIA IV invests in Azoya", 3/7/17 (pdf)


"Ten Common Myths About Learning Chinese"  Address at the 2011 Year-End Ceremonies of The Chinese School of Southern Westchester, NY, 6/18/11 (pdf)


"學習中文的十個常見觀點"  南威中文學校2011畢業典禮演講詞, 6/18/11 (pdf)

 
"A Skeptic's Vote for Assemblyman Latimer"  The Rye Record , 9/3/10 (pdf)


"Anti-China protests 'going too far'?"  The Journal News , 4/29/08 (pdf)


"Why Your Kid's Classmates are Learning Chinese"  The Rye Record , 11/30/07 (pdf)

"The Delegate as Commuter"  The New York Times , 9/5/04 (pdf)


"Shadowy World of Tax Assessments"  The New York Times , 5/2/04 (pdf)


"Westchester Tax Debate Shows Need for Reform"  The Journal News , 1/12/04 (pdf)


"Putting Principles into Practice"  The Rye Record , 12/18/03 (pdf)


"Rocking the Household Budget"  The New York Times , 12/15/02 (pdf)


"Seeking Influence For Asian-Americans"  The New York Times , 10/28/01 (pdf)


"Chu Runs for Rye City Council"  World Journal , 8/15/01 (Chinese) (pdf)W

Articles, Videos & Interviews

"How Ubras Became China's Top Selling Underwear Brand"  Jing Daily, 7/6/22 (pdf)


"How Douyin (TikTok in China) is emphasizing e-commerce"  Smart Brief, 7/1/22 (pdf)


"How China's biggest online influencers fell from their thrones"  MIT Technology Review, 6/10/22 (pdf)


"What brands need to know about short-form videos for e-commerce"  Smart Brief, 5/31/22 (pdf)


"Douyin (TikTok) E-Commerce: A New Playground for Brands"  Beauty Matter, 5/22/22 (pdf)


"Navigating Douyin - A Guide for Luxury"  Jing Daily, 5/6/22 (pdf)


"Prestige Beauty is China's Next Growth Engine"  Global Cosmetic Industry, 5/5/22 (pdf)


"Tik Tok Shopping Takes Off In Livestreams"  NBC News, 3/17/22 (link)


"What's next for social commerce?"  Smart Brief, 3/10/22 (pdf)


"Beauty samplings spike: How should brands adopt to this emerging trend?"  Beauty Matter, 2/23/22 (pdf)


"NBC News: TikTok livestream shopping takes off: Lucky crystals for $9.99"  NBC News, 2/5/22 (link)


"Sales Soar - The Growing Haircare Market in China"  Beauty Matter, 1/14/22 (pdf)


"China's version of Black Friday has become an endless slog"  Protocol, 11/10/21 (pdf)


"Bilibili Decoded: The New Chinese Beauty Battlefield to Reach Gen Z"  Beauty Matter, 10/20/21 (pdf)


"Stripe takes a giant step in China with UnionPay deal"  American Banker, 9/7/21 (pdf)


"Trends Driving Anti-aging Skincare in China"  Beauty Matter, 9/1/21 (pdf)


"What makes a good livestreaming campaign?"  Smart Brief, 8/23/21 (pdf)


"How 3 Beauty Brands are Using  WeChat"  Beauty Matter, 8/2/21 (pdf)


"Amala X Azoya: A Niche Beauty China Launch Playbook"  Beauty Matter, 7/14/21 (pdf)


"China retail sales get 3 trillion yuan boost as personalised marketing grows via "private traffic" in chat groups"  China Macro Economy, 7/8/21 (link)


"Amala Beauty Sees Remarkable Growth Opportunities in China Market"  WWD, 7/2/21 (pdf)


"Azoya Releases New Whitepaper to Help Global Retailers and Brands Boost E-Commerce Profitability Using Private Traffic in China"  PR Newswire, 6/30/21 (pdf)


"Why Beauty Brands are Flocking to Little Red Book"  Beauty Matter, 6/14/21 (pdf)


"Beauty Matter Workshop: Brand Building in China's Digital Ecosystem"  Beauty Matter, 5/25/21 (link)


"Booming Beauty Categories Among Chinese Women"  Beauty Matter, 5/19/21 (pdf)


"Social commerce emerges as the new capital for brands to reach customers"  Smart Brief, 4/26/21 (pdf)


"China Cross-border Beauty Commerce: a Primer"  Global Cosmetic Industry, 4/22/21 (pdf)


"跨境电商新赛道,美日韩市场规模破百亿!"  深圳皇家物流, 4/16/21 (pdf)


"China's Alibaba says to lower entry barriers after record antitrust fine"  Reuters, 4/12/21 (pdf)


"Record penalty for Ma's Alibaba marks tumultuous stretch for its founder"  Reuters, 4/11/21 (pdf)


"Mobile pay can fuel advertising as well as transactions"  Payments Source, 3/30/21 (pdf)


"China's mobile boom is an example for global recovery"  Payments Source, 2/16/2021 (pdf)


"Social commerce is leading the future of ecommerce"  Digital Commerce 360, 2/10/21 (pdf) 


"As seen on livestream"  Rest of World, 1/26/21 (link)


"Investors Resigned to Trump's China Ban, with Biden Seen Changing Little"  Reuters, 1/15/21 (pdf)


"For Global Brands Like Sephora, China's WeChat is a Marketing Jackpot"  Beauty Matter, 1/13/21 (pdf)


"A glimpse of 2021 global retail trends"  Smart Brief, 12/15/20 (pdf)


"China Global TV Europe: Singles Day interview"  CGTN, 11/13/20 (link)
 

"Azoya: Unlocking the China Beauty Market Opportunity"  Beauty Matter, 10/5/20 (pdf)


"How luxury brands use celebrity influencers to attract Chinese millennials"  Smart Brief, 9/30/20 (pdf)


"A Roadmap to E-Commerce Success in China Webinar"  Beauty Matter, 9/17/20 (link)


"10 Facts About Livestreaming E-Commerce in China Brands Need to Know"  Beauty Matter, 8/24/20 (pdf)

 

"The Luxury Industry Is Turning to Pop-up Stores to Win Over Chinese Millennials"  WWD, 8/19/20 (pdf)

 
"BBC News: Livestreaming in Asia - Meet the Stars of Shoppertainment" 8/12/20 (link)


"The future of e-commerce is social media"  Smart Brief, 8/3/20 (pdf)


"US Autonomy Act unlikely to undermine Hong Kong dollar peg in short-run, but poses long-term risk, analysts say"  South China Morning Post, 7/20/20 (pdf)


"How Livestreaming is Now a Big Business in China" CGTN America, 7/11/20 (link)


"Linkin Park T-shirts Are All the Rage in China" Wired, 7/9/20 (pdf)

 

"Global Brands Launch Co-branded Products, Appeal to Chinese Millennials" WWD, 7/8/2020 (pdf)

 

"The Decline of China's gray-market smugglers is pushing Alibaba to recruit global brands"  Storebrands, 6/16/20 (pdf)

 

"Sephora Partners with TMall, Launching Global Flagship Store"  Beauty Matter, 5/22/20 (pdf)


"China's digital pay mix holds is a road map for the world"  Payments Source, 5/8/20 (pdf)

 

"Global e-commerce tactics to keep retail business alive"  Smart Brief, 5/6/20 (pdf)

 

"These tactics are helping Chinese retailers survive the coronavirus crisis"  Digital Commerce 360, 4/23/20 (pdf)

 

"BBC Interview: Livestreaming Goes Mainstream in China" 4/23/20 (link)

 

"Stretching to Great Lengths Virtually"  The Rye Record, 4/6/20 (pdf)

  

"How livestreaming will transform global ecommerce in 2020"  Digital Commerce 360, 3/31/20 (pdf)

 
"How the Coronavirus Crisis Is Affecting Logistics from Brands Selling to China"  Beauty Matter, 3/9/20 (pdf)


"Global Beauty Brands Double Down on Digitalization to Adapt to Coronavirus"  Beauty Matter, 3/2/20 (pdf)

 

"Leading e-commerce market expands its reach"  Smart Brief, 2/25/20 (pdf)

 

"Preparing For the New Year: A China E-Commerce Calendar For 2020"  Retail Touch Points, 1/22/20 (pdf)

 
"US retail giants invest in strategic partnerships"  Smart Brief, 1/7/20 (pdf)


"A Wrap-Up Of Singles Day 2019" Retail Touch Points, 11/22/19 (pdf)

 

"Guest Column: Black Friday vs. Singles Day in China"  Chain Store Age, 11/8/19 (pdf)


"Why this year's Singles Day will be different"  Digital Commerce 360, 10/29/19 (pdf)

 

"An Air of Anxiety and Sadness all Around: Hong Kong Luxury Retailers Bemoan Immense Protest Impact"  Footwear News, 10/8/19 (pdf)

 

"Who knew Black Friday online sales were so big in China?"  Smart Brief, 10/7/19 (pdf)

 

"Losing Hong Kong Retail Could Be Devastating to Global Luxury Brands"  WWD, 10/1/19 (pdf)

 

"How US retailers in Hong Kong can bounce back from unrest"  Smart Brief, 9/3/19 (pdf)

 

"China's Lipstick War"  Beauty Matter, 7/24/19 (pdf)

 
"Omnichannel lessons from global e-commerce leaders"  Smart Brief, 7/1/19 (pdf)

 
"Top Three Beauty Trends in China"  WWD, 6/27/19 (pdf)

 
"What's the Future of Retail? 47 Experts Share Their Insights"  Disruptor Daily, 6/15/19 (pdf)

 
"Exit stage left"  Week in China, 6/7/19 (pdf)

 
"What JD.com's big June sale means for companies selling in China"  Internet Retailer, 6/5/19 (pdf)

"Glimpse into the future of retail"  Smart Brief, 5/31/19 (pdf)

"Why it's so hard to root out fake goods in China ecommerce"  Internet Retailer, 5/30/19 (pdf)

"Lessons From Forever 21's China Exit"  WWD, 5/10/19 (pdf)

 
"Why China ecommerce is going crazy for WeChat mini-programs"  Internet Retailer, 4/16/19 (pdf)

 
"E-commerce lessons from China: How group buying pays off"  Smart Brief, 4/4/19 (pdf)

 
"With U.S. Growth Uncertain, Global Commerce Offers New Opportunities" Retail Touch Points, 3/21/19(pdf)

 
"Alibaba and JD.com adapt to slower growth in China ecommerce"  Internet Retailer, 2/27/19 (pdf)

 
"Why Global Retailers Are Leaving Tmall And What This Means For Your Business"  Retail Touch Points, 2/26/19 (pdf)

"Is Amazon about to make a comeback in China ecommerce?"  Internet Retailer, 2/22/19 (pdf)

"Franklin Chu talks about western brands in Chinese market"  CGTN America, 2/5/19 (video)

"Top Three Beauty Campaigns on WeChat"  WWD, 2/4/19 (pdf)

"How luxury brands are preparing for China's 'Year of the Pig'"  Internet Retailer, 2/1/19 (pdf)

"How Alibaba is helping beauty brands with product development"  Glossy, 1/16/19 (pdf)

"China's deregulation is a welcome boost for e-commerce"  Payments Source, 12/28/18 (pdf)

"Top 10 Predictions for Beauty and Fashion Sales in China in 2019"  WWD, 12/24/18 (pdf)

"An uphill battle: Why Macy's is pulling out of China"  Digiday, 12/7/18 (pdf)

"It's a channel from China: How marketplace app Wish competes with Amazon and eBay"  Digiday, 11/27/18 (pdf)

"Beyond Tmall: Inside vitamin maker Swanson Health's China strategy"  Digiday, 11/26/18 (pdf)

"Swanson Health opens Chinese e-commerce site through Azoya"  Drug Store News, 11/20/18 (pdf)

"Influencers and authenticity add extra cheer to holiday payment spikes"  Payments Source, 11/14/18 (pdf)
 

"Winning Singles Day in China means mastering mobile's user experience"  Payments Source, 11/9/18 (pdf)

"Think Tank: The Hottest Holiday Beauty Trends in China"  WWD, 11/9/18 (pdf)

"China's Golden Week: What US retailers can learn"  Smart Brief, 10/30/18 (pdf)

"Chinese tourists shop less while abroad, but that's not a bad thing for global brands"  Internet Retailer, 10/17/18 (pdf)

"Can China's Alibaba and JD.com succeed in America?"  Smart Brief, 8/10/18 (pdf)

"Scoring Big with Chinese Shoppers on Ecommerce Holidays"  Multichannel Merchant, 7/10/18 (pdf)

"E-commerce giant JD.com heads for the U.S."  Internet Retailer, 7/2/18 (pdf)

"Exclusive Report: China's E-tail Giants Aren't the Only Answer for Cross-Border Sales"  Jing Daily, 5/11/18 (pdf)

"Fresh Funds Help BorderX Open Chinese E-Commerce Market to West"  E-Commerce Times, 5/10/18 (pdf)


"Think Tank: Cosmetics Category Rules Global E-Commerce"  WWD, 5/4/18 (pdf)

"Influencer Marketing Playbook: Micro Influencers, Multi-Tier Campaigns & New Instagram Features"  Retail TouchPoints, 4/19/18 (pdf)

"Q&A with Franklin Chu - Azoya's U.S. Managing Director & China ECommerce Expert"  LinkedIn, 2/21/18 (pdf)

"China's mobile growth shows the benefits of going 'cashless'"  Payments Source, 2/15/18 (pdf)

"U.S. retailers in dire need of growth look to the China market"  RetailWire, 12/26/17 (pdf)

"How U.S. Retailers Can Drive Engagement And Sales Among Chinese Tourists"  Retail TouchPoints, 11/14/17 (pdf)

"A tale of 3 e-commerce titans"  Smart Brief, 11/7/17 (pdf)

"7 e-commerce questions to ask before expanding to China"  Internet Retailer, 10/23/17 (pdf)

"WeChat's got a huge base for merchants, but retention's a challenge"  Payments Source, 9/12/17 (pdf)

"Feelunique.com's China Growth Fueled by Azoya"  WWD, 8/28/17 (pdf)
 
"Millennial moms are retailers' ticket to China"  Smart Brief, 8/16/17 (pdf)

"WeChat's size and marketing make it a gold mine for retailers"  Payments Source, 8/9/17 (pdf)

"How U.S. retailers can plan ahead for massive holiday sales in China"  Internet Retailer, 7/31/17 (pdf)

"Product Shift Draws More Chinese Female Consumers"  WWD, 7/24/17 (pdf)

"Merchants are Missing China's Diverse E-payment Trends"  Payments Source, 6/21/17 (pdf)

"The Pros and Cons of Two Ways of Entering E-commerce in China"  Internet Retailer, 6/12/17 (pdf)

"Omnichannel Essentials for Ecommerce Success in China"  Multichannel Merchant, 5/23/17 (pdf)

"Azoya & Australia's Pharmacy 4 Less"  Stores Magazine, 5/18/17 (pdf)


"Azoya Offers 'Turnkey' Solution for Cross-border E-commerce in China"  WWD, 4/25/17 (pdf)

 
"Opening the Chinese Market to You"  Insider Interview, 4/24/17 (pdf)


"Deregulation is Needed to Ease Cross-border Payments in China"  Payments Source, 4/13/17 (pdf)


"3 Reasons "Made in USA" is Hot in China"  Smart Brief,  4/11/17 (pdf)


"How can U.S. Brands Break into China"  Cosmetics Business, 4/10/17 (pdf)


"China's Payment Processing Opportunities Extend Beyond Travelers"  Payments Source, 4/3/17 (pdf)


"Influencers Accelerate U.S. E-Commerce Sales in China"  Retail TouchPoints, 3/28/17 (pdf)


"Five Smart Strategies for Selling in China"  Apparel Magazine, 3/20/17 (pdf)

 

"CLSA Capital Partners' ARIA IV invests in Azoya", 3/7/17 (pdf)


"Ten Common Myths About Learning Chinese"  Address at the 2011 Year-End Ceremonies of The Chinese School of Southern Westchester, NY, 6/18/11 (pdf)


"學習中文的十個常見觀點"  南威中文學校2011畢業典禮演講詞, 6/18/11 (pdf)

 
"A Skeptic's Vote for Assemblyman Latimer"  The Rye Record , 9/3/10 (pdf)


"Anti-China protests 'going too far'?"  The Journal News , 4/29/08 (pdf)


"Why Your Kid's Classmates are Learning Chinese"  The Rye Record , 11/30/07 (pdf)

"The Delegate as Commuter"  The New York Times , 9/5/04 (pdf)


"Shadowy World of Tax Assessments"  The New York Times , 5/2/04 (pdf)


"Westchester Tax Debate Shows Need for Reform"  The Journal News , 1/12/04 (pdf)


"Putting Principles into Practice"  The Rye Record , 12/18/03 (pdf)


"Rocking the Household Budget"  The New York Times , 12/15/02 (pdf)


"Seeking Influence For Asian-Americans"  The New York Times , 10/28/01 (pdf)


"Chu Runs for Rye City Council"  World Journal , 8/15/01 (Chinese) (pdf)

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