Chief executive Angela Ahrendts said the label was "well positioned with opportunity by channel, region and profit".

BBC: Burberry profits rise as Asian sales grow

Some Americans, like Ertharin Cousin in Italy and Angela Ahrendts in the UK, are not actually working or living in the United States.

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"We do know that the growth will continue to be higher (in China) than in most of the markets, " said Angela Ahrendts, in a video posted on the company's website following the results announcement.

BBC: Burberry profits rise as Asian sales grow