Matthew Crabbe has been analyzing the consumer economy of China for over two decades. He has specialist knowledge about the development of China’s consumer lifestyles and retail market. Crabbe has three published books to his name, most recently Myth-Busting China’s Numbers (Palgrave Macmillan, 2014). He is currently Director of Research for Mintel Asia-Pacific.
Last Updated: April 16, 2015
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04.16.15
How Much Consumerism Can China Afford?
This week, a blockbuster movie celebrating speedy cars and the racing life landed atop China’s box office. The Hollywood import Fast and Furious 7 grossed $63 million in one day (as reported by Bloomberg), the most-ever for a single title in that...
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