Retail
October 16, 2017
As China's share of the world's billionaires grows, so too does its luxury market. Image credit: Peninsula Hotels
By Danny Parisi
The population of affluent consumers in China is continuing to grow at an impressive rate, with the collective wealth of the top 100 consumers in China growing 60 percent year-over-year.
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