Amy Liang

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Welcome to Lustre

Hello there. Amy here. You probably found me through Instagram, where I'm trying to make China make sense to you in short-form videos. But here's the thing: 90 seconds isn't enough. Why I built this I spent 11+ years in consulting, financial services, and

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China's New Urban Blueprint: A strategic Reshuffle for Global Competition

While the world's attention is fixed on China's major economic headlines, a quiet but monumental shift in its urban development strategy is redrawing the map of opportunity for 1.4 billion people. This isn't a minor policy adjustment; it's a fundamental overhaul

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The ¥100 Billion Food Delivery War

It all felt like a dream. For months, Chinese consumers were flooded with deals that seemed impossible: "zero-dollar" milk tea delivered to your door, coffee for pennies, and dinners at a fraction of their cost. This was the reality of an intense, near-hundred-billion-CNY subsidy war waged by China&

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Starbucks China: The $4 Billion Deal for a $13 Billion Business

In this case, we examine the strategic joint venture between Starbucks and Boyu Capital, where Starbucks sold a 60% controlling interest in its Chinese retail operations. While the deal is based on a USD $4 billion enterprise value, Starbucks disclosed a total business valuation exceeding USD $13 billion by including

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Songtsam: redefining luxury in the Himalayas by building a philosophical moat  Feature Image

Songtsam: redefining luxury in the Himalayas by building a philosophical moat

In the landscape of global luxury hospitality, Songtsam stands apart. It is not merely a hotel chain but a pioneering case study in the profound integration of cultural preservation, sustainable business, and high-end hospitality. Where many brands offer fleeting escapes, Songtsam has built an entire ecosystem dedicated to providing a

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