tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13378665.post7508895027213500569..comments2024-03-01T16:32:41.076+08:00Comments on Sun Bin: "What matters is people understand California is the most powerful state in the world"Sun Binhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08093210384069958083noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13378665.post-9255716290897716652008-04-17T13:51:00.000+08:002008-04-17T13:51:00.000+08:00Correction: when all blows over, buy with discrimi...Correction: when all blows over, buy with discrimination.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13378665.post-745297867166032002008-04-17T13:49:00.000+08:002008-04-17T13:49:00.000+08:00The point is not whether netizens can afford the `...The point is not whether netizens can afford the ``luxury'' brands or not.<BR/>The point is whether netizens can influence the customers of these brands to stop buying. Given the mood of the general public, chances are probably high that they can.<BR/>The fact that China's government has allowed the debate to go on, is indicative that the idea has unofficial support.<BR/>For myself, I support a boycott, not for retribution's sake, but to encourage a change in mindset.<BR/>The value of such brands is based on overall Brand France: as a civilisation of high arts, culture and lifestyle.<BR/>With that romantic notion tarnished by the disgraceful Paris torch relay, that value is decimated.<BR/>Chinese people need to realise they no longer are buying into a higher culture or superior lifestyle with a branded bag - especially when many are now made in mainland. (With explosive global demand, how many artisan hands are left in Europe to cope?)<BR/>It's a turning point for how Chinese people perceive themselves, and the West.<BR/>I would say when all blows over, but with discrimination. I love my LV Neverfull, bcos I like the design, the practicality and the price. Not bcos it's French.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13378665.post-66583020355964724242008-04-15T15:39:00.000+08:002008-04-15T15:39:00.000+08:00It's reported by Southern Metropolis Daily today t...It's reported by Southern Metropolis Daily today that LV spokesperson said that the netizens couldn't afford their products anyway, so they really don't care about the boycott.草示儿https://www.blogger.com/profile/13236963027748518072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13378665.post-3064821703649318252008-04-14T17:02:00.000+08:002008-04-14T17:02:00.000+08:00I tend to think that Carrefour is rather innocent ...I tend to think that Carrefour is rather innocent and the accusation is without base.<BR/><BR/>in any case, i would rather see luxury brands under LVMH be punished :) -- not just Vuitton, all those Moet Henessy brandy and champagne, which are really overpriced.Sun Binhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08093210384069958083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13378665.post-54539671633210837952008-04-14T15:08:00.000+08:002008-04-14T15:08:00.000+08:00Carrefour is a public listed body, i believe. So i...Carrefour is a public listed body, i believe. So it is obliged to release its figures?<BR/>Also, the claim about the donation can be verified, if so.<BR/>True or not, that point is moot. It’s a dirty war started from the other side, and carrefour got in the way (just like that wheelchair girl. Sorry, nothing personal. It’s business, right?)<BR/>France led the pack attack, so has to receive the symbolic counter-attack. <BR/>The timing is to alert not just the shoppers, but also suppliers to minimise damage to them, i think. Carrefour is targeted for its wide reach. At the higher end, names like LVMH and Loreal may also feel the heat.<BR/>Both are listed, and in the portfolios of fund managers such as Fidelity. Nothing hurts more than your pension fund shrinking.<BR/>The better way to hurt these brands though such as Chanel, Cartier, Montblanc, Chloe and Hermes is to deliberately buy FAKE. The value of these products are merely perceived, not intrinsic.<BR/>They sought to damage China’s image with the protests. The way to hit back is to ruin the prestige of their luxury industry.<BR/>This will be more permanent than a torch relay. <BR/>Nothing will demean their empty status more than thousands of ppl using the imitations, with pride.<BR/>Why use products made by a country that says you are not as good as them?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com