Xiaonan Wang

China, Singapore

Subject Assistant Editor at Applied Energy

Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Tsinghua and the National University of Singapore. Leading the team of #SmartSystemsEngineering she/her/hers

Articles

Beyond retail: How is Balenciaga shaping its future in China? | Jing Daily

1 month ago | jingdaily.com | Xiaonan Wang

Beyond retail: How is Balenciaga shaping its future in China? Amid a luxury slowdown, Balenciaga goes against the grains, again. At its biggest store worldwide, it honors the women behind its legacy, commits to its haute couture codes, and betting big on China with cultural fluency.
Gas‐Phase Activation‐Driven Interface Modulation of Pt‐Based Catalysts for Selective and Stable Propane Dehydrogenation

1 month ago | chemistry-europe.onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Xiaonan Wang |Jun Li |Haoyu Yan |Sen Yao

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How Fenty Beauty wove itself into the fabric of China’s beauty culture

1 month ago | jingdaily.com | Xiaonan Wang

How Fenty Beauty wove itself into the fabric of China’s beauty cultureOne year in China, Fenty Beauty has revolutionized industry norms by empowering a mindset over a look, connecting with Chinese consumers who are taking a renewed look at beauty standards.
Cocktails and connection: China’s ‘home bar’ trend

2 months ago | jingdaily.com | Xiaonan Wang

As economic pressures and urban isolation intensify, Chinese youth are transforming apartments into intimate social hubs where strangers can connect over cocktails and conversation.
Cultural alchemy: How Qeelin turns heritage into growth

2 months ago | jingdaily.com | Xiaonan Wang

As Chinese consumers embrace spirituality, Qeelin’s fusion of traditional symbols with modern luxury design has become a growth driver for parent company Kering.
Chinese fashion brands bet on global retail – but can they compete? | Jing Daily

Mar 19, 2025 | jingdaily.com | Xiaonan Wang

Chinese fashion brands bet on global retail – but can they compete? Chinese labels are setting up physical retail locations in major cities, challenging Western competitors like Zara, H&M, and Polène.
China reacts to Gucci and Versace leadership shake-up | Jing Daily

Mar 14, 2025 | jingdaily.com | Xiaonan Wang

China’s social media platforms are buzzing as luxury brands reset their creative leadership. Are these high-profile exits and hires inspiring confidence or concern?
Enhanced Force Sensing Method Using BP Neural Network and Sensitive Point Analysis for Forging Manipulator Clamping Mechanism in Operational Conditions

Mar 11, 2025 | mdpi.com | Yangtao Xing |Fugang Zhai |Zhiqiang He |Xiaonan Wang

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Numerical Investigation of the Impact of Processing Conditions on Burr Formation in Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) Drilling with Multiscale Modeling

Mar 11, 2025 | mdpi.com | Guangjian Bi |Xiaonan Wang |Yongjun Shi |Cheng Zhang

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'Her Power' unveiled: Valentino's cultural celebrations along Suzhou Creek

Mar 10, 2025 | jingdaily.com | Xiaonan Wang

Valentino unveiled a luxurious cultural campaign along Shanghai’s iconic Suzhou Creek for International Women’s Day 2025. With its deep understanding of ‘her power,’ the Italian fashion house spearheaded a new wave in China’s luxury landscape, weaving the evolving female identity into its aesthetic journey.