What they say

"We sell chocolate like we sell jewelry and flowers, targeted at niche market only, as we want our customers to be unique and different. We are planning to introduce chocolate tasting as a high-end leisure activity for Chinese consumers to try different flavors and learn how to pick the best."

Yannick Ravier, 36, French owner of Shanghai chocolate shop CCret

"I have an inkling that the Chinese market will be the focus of my design business in coming decades. My emerald designs are my way of bringing the beauty of my home to well-dressed women all over the world."