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Longchamp eyes China expansion

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:39:00 +0200

French luxury handbag maker Longchamp is eyeing a huge expansion in China despite the country's economic slowdown, its chief executive said as the firm opened a new store in Hong Kong Wednesday.

Chinese vineyard buyer 'passionate' about wine

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:59:00 +0200

A Chinese businessman who sparked a bout of anxious introspection in France with his purchase of an historic Burgundy vineyard is a low-profile casino executive with a passion for wine, friends and analysts said.

Asian demand ramps up Bordeaux prices

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:47:00 +0200

One of the world's most influential wine critics is alarmed by the high price of Bordeaux wine, saying the region risks hurting itself by focusing so much on the East Asian market.

French windfall for Hong Kong consulate

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 18:27:00 +0200

The home of France's top diplomat in Hong Kong, located in one of the Chinese territory's glitziest districts, has sold for a whopping €51.6 million, the consulate said Wednesday.