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A | 青岛8月21日电 (胡耀杰 张孝鹏)“港澳院校毕业生齐鲁行”青岛站活动21日举行，50余位港澳博士生、博士后走进青岛市人工智能创新应用展示中心、康复大学，以及中国新能源生态科技馆等，深入了解青岛在智能制造、生物医学领域的发展优势与创新创业环境。
US-based premium activewear and lifestyle brand Alo stepped up its expansion in China on Wednesday, launching an exclusive flagship store on Tmall while preparing brick-and-mortar stores in cities including Beijing and Shanghai, adding to a growing number of US consumer brands entering or expanding in the Chinese market.
With Chinese actress Zhao Lusi featured on its homepage, Alo's Tmall flagship store marks its first official sales channel in China and its only official e-commerce channel on the Chinese mainland, giving consumers direct access without relying on overseas agents or cross-border purchases.
Sales on its Tmall store topped 10 million yuan ($1.4 million) within one minute after final payments for preorders opened at 12:30 am, setting a new opening-day sales record for a new brand in Tmall's sports and outdoor category, the Securities Daily reported.
Industry observers attributed Alo's growing appeal in China to the rise of yoga and Pilates, as well as its blend of performance wear and everyday fashion, which resonates with younger consumers and lends itself to social-media-driven lifestyle marketing.
Industry data showed that China's yoga apparel market is projected to reach $2.65 billion in 2026, suggesting significant growth potential despite intensifying competition from established players such as Canada's Lululemon.
Alo is not an isolated case. A growing number of US consumer brands are entering China or deepening their presence, from opening their first stores to expanding retail networks and testing new formats, highlighting the enduring appeal of China's vast market, increasingly sophisticated consumers, and diverse consumption scenarios.
US fast-food chain Five Guys has also expanded its footprint in China, recently entering Beijing with two stores opening simultaneously at Chaoyang Joy City and Xidan Joy City. The launches drew long queues, with waits exceeding two hours during the lunch rush and scalpers reportedly charging up to 100 yuan to hold spots in line, according to media reports.
Five Guys is far from cheap, with a regular burger priced at 70 yuan and even a small order of fries at 32 yuan. But its 16 customizable toppings offer novelty and choice, helping attract Chinese consumers despite the premium pricing.
Meanwhile, Walmart, which has operated in China for 30 years, reflects the continued commitment of long-established multinationals to the Chinese market.
Walmart has recently opened 20 new community stores in Shenzhen, expanding its presence through a format designed to serve everyday needs in neighborhoods. The company told the Global Times that the format is now expanding beyond Shenzhen, with the first stores in Suzhou and Guangzhou set to open in the second half of the year.
At Walmart China's 30th anniversary event on Wednesday, Walmart China President and CEO Zhu Xiaojing said that the retailer has built an integrated omnichannel network spanning hypermarkets, community stores, Sam's Clubs, front warehouses and distribution centers, with online sales accounting for more than half of its China sales last year.
"We remain confident in the Chinese market and will continue to increase our strategic investment in China," Zhu said, adding that Walmart will further expand its omnichannel presence, deepen community engagement and work with suppliers to strengthen differentiated product offerings, according to The Paper.
The latest corporate moves are also reflected in broader investment data. Actual US investment in China rose 24.5 percent year-on-year in the first four months of 2026, according to China's Ministry of Commerce. More than 3,000 foreign-invested companies increased their investment in China during the period.
Meanwhile, a 2026 survey by the US-China Business Council found that 95 percent of US companies regarded their China operations as important to remaining globally competitive, underscoring China's continued role in their global business strategies.
Wang Peng, an associate research fellow at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, told the Global Times that at a time of sluggish global growth, China offers multinational companies a relatively stable source of revenue, while its mature supply chains, logistics networks and large consumer base allow brands to respond quickly to changing demand.
Wang said that the appeal of the Chinese market has also moved beyond sheer population size. Foreign brands are increasingly drawn to opportunities created by more segmented consumption across different city tiers, age groups and lifestyle categories. China's highly developed digital retail ecosystem, including social-commerce marketing, instant retail and integrated online-offline channels, also gives companies a testing ground for new products and business models.
Despite uncertainties in China-US economic ties, Wang said that companies ultimately make investment decisions based on market demand, growth prospects and competitiveness. For many global consumer brands, pulling back from China would mean giving up a vast customer base and leaving more room for competitors.
。8月21日，港澳院校毕业生在青岛市人工智能创新应用展示中心参观。张孝鹏 摄 作为青岛市崂山区人工智能创新应用示范平台，青岛市人工智能创新应用展示中心集中展示当地智慧城市、智能制造等领域创新成果。香港城市大学博士后徐爽观摩后表示，当地人工智能技术的发展令人印象深刻，尤其是产业的集聚，为前沿技术的落地提供了丰富场景。“我本身就是山东人，希望能有机会回家乡工作，为家乡发展出一份力。 在青岛特锐德电气股份有限公司，考察团参观了中国新能源生态科技馆，该馆是目前国内规模最大的新能源生态科技馆。考察团还深度了解了特来电总部大楼，这是全球首座“超阶零碳建筑”，依托光伏发电、新能源汽车反向放电等技术实现“绿电”自给自足。 香港大学机械工程系助理研究员张瑞寒主攻固态电池研发和废旧电池回收，特来电在绿色建筑与新能源领域的创新实践给他留下深刻印象。“未来是新能源时代，只有把电用好、储好，民众的生活才会更加好。”他表示，希望未来能有机会依托山东完整的产业链、丰富的应用场景以及政策支撑，推动新能源前沿技术落地青岛。 考察结束后，考察团应邀分别在崂山区参加“智汇青港·博创未来”2026港澳高层次人才政策推介会，在康复大学参加2026港澳博士人才招引会。康复大学、青岛市崂山区、青岛高新区的多个部门进行人才政策专题推介，内容涵盖博士后资助、领军人才津贴、住房补贴等支持措施。 本次活动由山东省海外联谊会指导，青岛海外联谊会主办、崂山区海外联谊会承办，旨在深化港澳高层次人才对青岛市产业生态与人才政策的了解，促进青岛、香港、澳门科创资源对接。
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