Faptul că China e printre economiile cu cea mai rapidă dezvoltare nu mai e o necunoscută, în fond au ajuns să îi împrumute până și pe americani, nu? Sunt un fel de buricul pământului acum. Citeam pe Forbes o analiză a cererii pentru bunurile de lux în China și am dat peste paragraful ăsta: …there is an increased willingness for people who can’t afford luxury items to spend a disproportionate amount of their income on luxury. According to the report, 13 million upper-middle-class households (earning $15,000 to $30,000) are stretching their budgets to buy luxury watches, jewelry, handbags, shoes and clothing. This form of consumption represented 12% of Chinese luxury consumption in 2010, but is expected to reach 22% by 2015. Bonus, mi-a plăcut și clasificarea consumatorilor de bunuri de lux, tot în același articol. 1. Core luxury buyers: Affluent households that spend 12 to 20% of their income on luxury goods per year ($20,000 to $60,000). 2. Luxury role models: Young and fashionable, most are self-employed or corporate executives living in Beijing or Shanghai. They buy to indulge themselves and seek to feel unique rather than show off their wealth. 3. Fashion fanatics: Middle class, typically in junior to mid-level positions; includes some housewives. They spend a disproportionate amount of income on luxury, and have a stronger “enjoy now” mindset, willing to buy on credit. They also exert a strong influence on other consumers, sharing their purchases and opinions in social circles and online. 4. Middle-class aspirants: Middle class…