# Middle Class
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From Status Symbol to Supermarket Staple: The Great Deflation of China's Premium Milk
China's premium dairy market is undergoing a painful correction as a raw milk glut and technological commoditization strip away the industry's 'status' premium. Middle-class consumers are abandoning expensive niche brands in favor of high-quality, low-cost supermarket private labels, forcing a massive restructuring of the dairy supply chain.
The End of the Education Premium: China’s School District Housing Faces a New Reality
While China's tier-one cities see a seasonal recovery in property transactions, the once-lucrative school district housing sector is undergoing a permanent structural decline. Government equalization policies and a collapsing birth rate have stripped these properties of their speculative value, signaling the end of the 'education-real estate' gold rush.
Stretching Thin: Can China’s Middle Class Save Lululemon from a Toxicity Crisis?
Lululemon faces a critical trust crisis in China following a Texas-led investigation into toxic chemicals in its apparel. As the brand’s only remaining growth market, China’s response to these safety concerns and the rise of local 'dupe' brands poses a systemic threat to Lululemon's premium market position.