li ning

Oct 18, 2022

Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning courts controversy for 'offensive' clothing

The apparel-maker is rocked by accusations that items from its latest collection strongly resemble Japanese military outfits during WW2.

Sep 4, 2022

3 reasons why western brands are vanishing from the Chinese market

Brands are pulling out of China in droves. In the past, failure to succeed in China was put down to a lack of localization and social media presence.

Apr 18, 2022

Which Chinese brands are among the world's most valuable?

According to Brand Finance's recently released global brand rankings, one Chinese sportswear label is giving Nike, Adidas and Puma a run for their money.

May 24, 2012

Li Ning tipped to hand creative to Soho Square, media to OMD post-pitch

BEIJING - Chinese sportswear brand Li Ning has reportedly reviewed all of its agency relationships in China and handed Soho Square, OMD, and Fleishman-Hillard its creative, media and PR businesses, respectively.

Feb 21, 2012

Li Ning conducting integrated pitch, without Leo Burnett

BEIJING - China sportswear brand Li Ning is reviewing all of its agency relationships due to a recent senior-management reshuffle, and after a decade-long run, incumbent Leo Burnett is not at the table.

Aug 17, 2011

Leo Burnett Shanghai boosts creative team with dual appointments

SHANGHAI - Leo Burnett continues to bolster its Shanghai team with the dual appointments of group creative directors Birger Linke and Colin Lee.