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In China, burden of proof moves from buyer to luxury brand

August 28, 2026

Shopper walking past the Gucci store in Jiefangbei, Chongqing, China. Image credit: Shutterstock, Vincent Nguyen Shopper walking past the Gucci store in Jiefangbei, Chongqing, China. Image credit: Shutterstock, Vincent Nguyen

 

By Antonia J. A. Hock

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