Perry and Hadid have both drawn criticism in China. “Brands have to be much more aware of politically or morally sensitive topics here,” said Ben Cavender, Shanghai-based principal at China Market Research Group, adding the lure of the market meant most people would nevertheless take risks. U.S. media reports said Perry was denied a visa due to her support for Taiwan. The Global Times, an influential state-run Chinese tabloid, wrote in an editorial ahead of the show that it was “logical” the two had been denied visas due to their past actions. Its China outing could help Victoria’s Secret tap a domestic women’s underwear market forecast to be worth $33 billion by 2020, according to Euromonitor.

Source: The Star November 20, 2017 17:15 UTC