Well, the French have something else to complain about as China is now the world’s 3rd largest art market behind the U.S. and the U.K. According to Arton, one of China’s largest online art houses, “in the international rankings by sale proceeds, France, which is usually up in third place behind the United States and the United Kingdom, was deposed this year by China, thanks to the dynamism of a number of international auction houses.” Interestingly enough, of the 35 most expensive contemporary artists in the market today, 15 of those are Chinese. Looks like everything’s coming up China.
Why Wal–Mart is Not A Fashion Haven: Reason # 157
Wal – Mart, best known for their low prices, have something new for Spring 08: killer clothes, literally. According to the Guangdong Administration for Industry and Commerce, “40% of knitted garments sold within the province are unqualified, and some garments sold in Trust-Mart and Wal-Mart contain carcinogenic dyes”. Clothing was tested and failed safety standards in several major cities including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shantou and Zhanjiang. The garments were found to contain, among other things, aromatic amine which may cause cancer. All dangerous products have been ordered to be removed and punishments will ensue. Let this be a lesson to parents, if you don’t tell your kids about Wal-Mart, they’ll just learn about it on the streets.
Girl Gone Wild
Well, it looks as if the list of shunned personalities is growing. First it was Steven Spielberg, then Edison Chen, and now Tang Wei is feeling the sting from Beijing. Who you say? Why the girl who got down and dirty with Tony Leung in Lust, Caution. Although a censored version of the film was given the seal of approval, according to The Guardian, “the government has reportedly banned broadcasters and newspapers from showing or printing images of Tang.” Although no explanation has been given for the random ban which occurred last Thursday, rumors have it that officials found the movie too unpatriotic. Uh oh, looks like Tang’s next movie better be about the Long March so she can get back her endorsement deals.
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