Prior to launching the Young Pink brand in China, Mary Kay performed a global environmental scan and identified that Chinese women were becoming more mature in their understanding of skin care and cosmetics$.$ This finding is an example of $a(n)$ factor.

A$.$ political$-$regulatory

B$.$ economic

C$.$ technological

D$.$ competitive

E$.$ cultural

During its global environmental scan, Mary Kay found that the purchasing power of $18-$ to $24$year$-$old customers was increasing. This finding is an example of $a(n)$ factor.

A$.$ political$-$regulatory

B$.$ economic