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How China’s Fashion Industry Is Leveraging the Olympics

From sportswear giants Anta and Peak to cosmetic brands Maogeping and Chando, Chinese companies placed their marketing bets on team uniforms, athlete endorsements and themed products.
Chinese boxer Li Qian shows off the medal ceremony uniform, supplied by local sportswear brand Anta, for the Chinese delegation at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games at an unveiling ceremony on June 25, 2024 in Beijing, China.
Chinese boxer Li Qian shows off the Chinese delegation's medal ceremony uniform, supplied by local sportswear brand Anta, at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games during an unveiling ceremony in June 2024 in Beijing, China. (Getty Images)

Key insights

  • Alibaba Group, the Chinese tech giant that owns fashion e-tailer Tmall and other retailers, is an official Olympic sponsor and cloud-based broadcasting partner.
  • Local sportswear and beauty players and global luxury brands secured deals with Chinese athletes and sports teams to boost awareness, brand equity and sales.
  • Chinese editions of global fashion magazines featured content, covers and advertorials of local Olympic athletes, including a growing number of women.

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