29 October 2026International edition
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29 October 2026
AI IN FASHION
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Bags, accessories and eyewear

Diplomat

China

Diplomat (外交官) is a luggage brand established in 1971 and run in mainland China from Shanghai. It makes trolley suitcases, cabin luggage, travel and business bags, backpacks and cosmetic cases.

Facts
Established1971
Chinese name外交官
Operating baseShanghai
ProductsSuitcases, travel and business bags
Websitediplomat.com.cn
Segment
Mid-market
Categories
BagsAccessories
Sales channels
Wholesale

What is Diplomat?

Diplomat, known in Chinese as 外交官, is a luggage and travel goods brand. In mainland China the brand is operated from Shanghai, where it has a factory and its marketing headquarters.

History

The Diplomat group was established in 1971. In mainland China, the trademark is used and operated under licence by Tianying Trading (Shanghai), a wholly foreign owned company registered in 2012, while the trademark is registered to Yongchang International.

Products and positioning

Diplomat covers a broad range of luggage and bags for travel and work:

  • Trolley suitcases and cabin luggage
  • Travel bags and trolley bags
  • Business bags and briefcases
  • Backpacks and cosmetic cases

The brand's annual production capacity is reported to exceed 3.5 million pieces, supplied from its own factory in Shanghai.

Why it matters

Diplomat is a long running name in the Chinese speaking luggage market, combining in house manufacturing with a wide product range for travellers and business users.

Frequently asked questions

When was Diplomat luggage founded?

The Diplomat group was established in 1971.

What does Diplomat sell?

Diplomat sells trolley suitcases, cabin luggage, travel and business bags, backpacks and cosmetic cases.

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