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The major brands with a big China problem

Global names in trouble in the People's Republic
Foreign brands are facing multiple headwinds
Geopolitical tensions and other obstacles
The nationalist trend and 'luxury shaming'
Samsung
Qantas
Virgin Atlantic
Estée Lauder
Shiseido
Starbucks
Pandora
Nike
Esprit
ASOS
Louis Vuitton
Gucci
Burberry
Hugo Boss
Omega
Tesla
Volkswagen
General Motors
Toyota
Intel
AMD
Apple
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Global names in trouble in the People's Republic

Big brands used to see China as a dream market with incredible potential, but for many it’s turned into a commercial nightmare. From tech giants and airlines to luxury fashion houses, key overseas players are struggling like never before as a perfect storm of factors upends their business in the country.

Read on to discover why China is proving such a challenge for these consumer powerhouses and find out which famous names are suffering the most.

All dollar amounts in US dollars

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Daniel Coughlin

10 March 2025

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