3D-printed toys witness manufacturing upgrade at "world's supermarket"

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Inspiring the Builders of Tomorrow: Unleashing India’s Toy Industry Potential

India’s toy industry is on the cusp of a major transformation and is poised to emerge as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape. At the heart of this promising transformation lies talent—the architects of the future of India’s toy industry. As India seeks to establish itself as a global leader in the toy industry, the cultivation of talent …

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Pop culture breathes new life into offline biz

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Pop culture breathes new life into offline biz

China Daily

In excess of 10,000 guzi stores set up in China market between Jan-Nov Over the past year, you might have wandered into a mall adorned with vibrant anime posters, stumbled upon stores packed with game figurines, or spotted products co-branded with virtual-world characters. At the heart of this growing phenomenon lies the buzzworthy "guzi economy", which is transforming retail and …

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Panda Factory in Heze creates panda frenzy

China Daily

Workers are busy making adorable and lifelike panda plush toys. In the bustling workshop of Heze Dalu Cultural and Creative Co Ltd, located in Dusi town, Mudan district, Heze, Shandong province, skilled artisans are meticulously crafting lifelike panda plush toys. According to Hu Yulu, the company's general manager, the panda toys are made with imported sheepskin and silicone gel filling, …

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2 weeks ago

How ‘made in China’ went from cheap to trendy and unique? Credit goes to Labubu toy

Hindustan Times

In recent years, “Made in China” has evolved from a label associated with inexpensive, mass-produced goods to one representing innovation and trendiness. Created by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung and produced by Pop Mart, China’s leading retailer of trendy toys, Labubu has become a cultural phenomenon. Pop Mart, the “largest and fastest-growing enterprise in the trendy toy industry” according to …

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Shandong to showcase artistic treasures at upcoming expo

China Daily

A row of vibrant handcrafted cloth tigers. From Dec 27 to 30, the Jinan Shungeng International Convention and Exhibition Center will display a diverse range of traditional crafts, including sculptures, lacquerware, jewelry, glass paintings, Zisha pottery, and fine ceramics. This annual event, now in its 16th year, is set to showcase the rich heritage and innovative spirit of Shandong's arts …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Toying with an idea of companionship

China Daily

Gao Qingmeng, 24, an internet operation officer from an internet enterprise in Shanghai, has many plush toys on her desk. Young adults turn to fake furry friends to bolster their spirits Internet operation officer Gao Qingmeng, 24, from an internet enterprise in Shanghai, was in a reflective mood while working overtime from home one weekend. On various social media platforms, …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Seven decades of China's arts and crafts on display

China Daily

Delicate items reflecting China's arts and crafts development over the past 70 years are on display in Beijing until Feb 12. Beijing Gongmei Group unveiled a grand exhibition on Thursday that showcases its inheritance and development of China's arts and crafts culture for the past 70 years. The Harnessing the Power of Arts and Crafts section gathers materials bearing historical …

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4 weeks ago

China's Yiwu to launch new round of intl trade reforms

China Daily

China's Yiwu to launch new round of intl trade reforms Xinhua Updated: Dec 12, 2024 Overseas buyers seen at the sporting goods section at Yiwu International Trade City in Yiwu, Zhejiang province. SHI BUFA/FOR CHINA DAILY BEIJING -- The Eastern Chinese city of Yiwu, known as the "world's supermarket" and a key supplier for Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms, is set …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

LEGO steps up branding, innovation to tap China's long-term market potential

China Daily

The LEGO Group has opened many retail stores in China. BEIJING -- Global toy giant the LEGO Group said it would continue to invest in branding and innovation in the Chinese market to meet the diversified consumer demands amid an evolving retail landscape. To better cater to such changes, the LEGO Group has opened beacon stores, which are a high-end …

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1 month ago

'We're absolutely in panic mode': Toymakers are bracing for Trump's tariffs

NPR

'We're absolutely in panic mode': Toymakers are bracing for Trump's tariffs toggle caption Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images The holiday season is typically a festive time for children across the U.S., but this year it's an anxious season for the country's toymakers. "All anybody was talking about was tariffs," says Jay Foreman, CEO of the Boca Raton, Fla.-based toy company …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Global firms mark up expectations of China

China Daily

By CHENG YU | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-02 10:20 Delegates watch and take photos of a dancing humanoid robot during the seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 6. However, at the China International Import Expo, a major international event held in Shanghai in November each year, the brand growth cycle that used to be measured in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Global firms mark up expectations of China

China Daily

By CHENG YU | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-02 10:20 Delegates watch and take photos of a dancing humanoid robot during the seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 6. However, at the China International Import Expo, a major international event held in Shanghai in November each year, the brand growth cycle that used to be measured in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Global firms mark up expectations of China

China Daily

By CHENG YU | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-02 10:20 Delegates watch and take photos of a dancing humanoid robot during the seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 6. However, at the China International Import Expo, a major international event held in Shanghai in November each year, the brand growth cycle that used to be measured in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s sharp tariff hikes could speed up China’s shift to new markets and offshore factories

Associated Press

YIWU, China — Visitors who bought fridge magnets at Times Square or other tourist hotspots around New York in recent years most likely were purchasing the work of Du Jing or one of her fellow exporters in a small Chinese city that supplies the U.S. and the world with tons of small commodities. Du Jing stands by variety fridge magnets …

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Evolving purchase of Yiwu's Xmas merchandise

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Evolving purchase of Yiwu's Xmas merchandise

China Daily

A view of hot-selling Christmas hats in a store in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, in October. "Clients placed orders much earlier this year, with many international clients securing Christmas 2024 products as early as the end of last year," Jin said. "These factors are pushing clients to secure their orders earlier than in previous years, ensuring they get what they need …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Growing creativity in Christmas tree export sector

China Daily

By CHEN YE in Hangzhou | China Daily | Updated: 2024-11-20 11:19 Within the Twenty-Three Li Street district, the origin point of Yiwu's small commodity market, a cluster of enterprises specializing in Christmas goods has flourished. In an interview with China Daily, Zhu Zhijuan, the company's supervisory board member, shed light on its strategic positioning in the Christmas tree market, …

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China pivotal to MNCs' global biz strategy

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

China pivotal to MNCs' global biz strategy

China Daily

Visitors check large aircraft parts from Swedish technology group Hexagon AB at its booth during the seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 5. TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY Three or four decades ago, multinational corporations used to take a simple approach while conducting their businesses in China. A large number of global companies have leaned heavily on the …

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China pivotal to MNCs' global biz strategy

China Daily

Visitors check large aircraft parts from Swedish technology group Hexagon AB at its booth during the seventh China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 5. TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY Three or four decades ago, multinational corporations used to take a simple approach while conducting their businesses in China. A large number of global companies have leaned heavily on the …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Innovative medical solutions launched at import expo

China Daily

Jinbao, mascot of the China International Import Expo. The China International Import Expo, as an important platform for global trade, provides healthcare companies with the valuable opportunity of showcasing their achievements and engaging in more open and deeper collaboration with partners for broader market opportunities, said business executives. They made the remarks as the seventh edition of the international exchange …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Big Sneaker Brands Promised a 3D-Printed Revolution. These Are the Disrupters Making It Happen

Wired

Though additive manufacturing wouldn’t exist for another 40 years, the prolific American sci-fi author Murray Leinster penned a 1945 short story featuring a spookily prescient description of what we now know as 3D printing. This thing will start at one end of a ship and build it complete to the other end.” Braddick’s spaceship took more than 24 hours to …

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2 months ago

LEGO expands presence with Chinese cultural elements debuts at CIIE

China Daily

The LEGO Group has launched over 20 globally-debuted products during its seven consecutive participation to the China International Import Expo. On store up-scaling, Paul Huang, general manager of LEGO China, said the company's retail footprint here has continued to expand, from just a few dozen stores to hundreds across more than 120 cities. Last year, the LEGO Group launched beacon …

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2 months ago

LEGO expands presence with Chinese cultural elements debuts at CIIE

China Daily

The LEGO Group has launched over 20 globally-debuted products during its seven consecutive participation to the China International Import Expo. The LEGO Group has leveraged the China International Import Expo to strengthen its presence in China, launching over 20 globally debuted products during its seven consecutive participation in the event. Niels B. Christiansen, CEO of the LEGO Group, said China …

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Seven-time attenders at import expo evolving with China

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2 months ago

Seven-time attenders at import expo evolving with China

China Daily

A visitor takes photos of LEGO brick artwork during the sixth China International Import Expo in November. ZHANG HENGWEI/CHINA NEWS SERVICE SHANGHAI - At the Consumer Goods Hall of the ongoing 7th China International Import Expo, the LEGO Group is using over 300,000 building blocks to demonstrate its seven-year commitment to this important global cooperation platform. "Since the first CIIE, …

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2 months ago

Seven-time attenders at import expo evolving with China

China Daily

A visitor takes photos of LEGO brick artwork during the sixth China International Import Expo in November. ZHANG HENGWEI/CHINA NEWS SERVICE SHANGHAI - At the Consumer Goods Hall of the ongoing 7th China International Import Expo, the LEGO Group is using over 300,000 building blocks to demonstrate its seven-year commitment to this important global cooperation platform. "Since the first CIIE, …

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Top News

2 months ago

LEGO expands presence with Chinese cultural elements debuts at CIIE

China Daily

The LEGO Group has launched over 20 globally-debuted products during its seven consecutive participation to the China International Import Expo. The LEGO Group has leveraged the China International Import Expo to strengthen its presence in China, launching over 20 globally debuted products during its seven consecutive participation in the event. Niels B. Christiansen, CEO of the LEGO Group, said China …

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2 months ago

Toy story: Inside a niche (and expensive) hobby

Live Mint

For 35-year-old Shrey Pacheco, a Delhi resident and media professional, one of the best gifts he has ever recieved was for his 31st birthday—a model of football club Manchester United’s legendary football stadium, Old Trafford, by Danish toymaker Lego. Manish Kumar, store manager at iconic UK toys chain Hamley’s for south Delhi, said that footfall of “serious collectors" is growing. …

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Shandong's rich cultural offerings on display at 2024 CIIE

China Daily

With modern displays and advanced technology, cultural treasures in the Shandong pavilion are presented with a fresh appeal. Shandong province, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and thriving economy, had a significant presence at the 7th China International Import Expo held from Nov 5 to Nov 11 in Shanghai. This year's event brought together 152 countries, regions, and international organizations …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

World's Largest Lego Exhibit Takes Visitors on a Journey Through Ancient China

China Daily

The National Day Golden Week in Hong Kong saw the opening of the world's largest Lego exhibit, showcasing an ancient Chinese scroll constructed entirely from Lego bricks. Covering 47 square meters, the exhibit features a detailed recreation of life in the Northern Song Dynasty, with various trades and activities depicted in a vibrant and immersive manner.

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Lego Masterpiece Takes Over Hong Kong, Creates World's Largest Lego Exhibit

China Daily

The National Day Golden Week in Hong Kong saw the opening of the world's largest Lego exhibit, showcasing an ancient Chinese scroll constructed entirely from Lego bricks. Covering 47 square meters, the intricate diorama depicts life in the Northern Song Dynasty with various trades and activities depicted in detail. While the exhibit's creator acknowledges some details remain uncompleted due to …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Young people swell demand for creative cultural items

The Independent

When art designer Lu Xue decided to transform the inspiration she took from the renowned Tang Dynasty painting Court Ladies Adorning Their Hair with Flowers into tangible art curios, they struck a major chord with museum patrons. Ice creams replicating bronze masks at the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, Sichuan province “This cultural and creative product not only brings cultural relics …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Sporting goods go beyond fun and games

China Daily

By ZHU WENQIAN in Beijing and HU MEIDONG in Fuzhou | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-25 10:24 Overseas-bounded sporting goods are loaded onto a truck in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, in October 2021. Meanwhile, Xiamen Xinkai Composite Materials Technology Co Ltd, a contract processing firm that helps manufacture products for renowned global firms, said all of its products, such as carbon …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Young people swell demand for creative cultural items

China Daily

Customers view the cultural creative products at the souvenir shop of the Henan Provincial Museum in Zhengzhou, Henan province. In July, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security officially recognized cultural and creative product planning and operations specialists as new professions. Liu Ziqi, co-founder of the cultural and creative product brand DuckSong in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, said such products …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

China's accessible high-level manufacturing a new magnet for global investors

China Daily

A visitor takes photos of a naked-eye 3D screen at the 2024 World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei, East China's Anhui province, Sept 20, 2024. HEFEI - Eyeing opportunities emerging from the opening-up and upgrading of China's manufacturing sector, multinational companies gathered at a conference on Friday that was held as part of the ongoing 2024 World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei, …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shandong intangible cultural heritage shines at International Day of Peace in Jinan

China Daily

The Commemoration of the International Day of Peace 2024 was held in Jinan, Shandong province on Sept 19. Shandong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism organized eight intangible cultural heritage projects and their inheritors to participate, including Lu embroidery, willow weaving products, wooden spinning toy, Niejiazhuang clay figurines, and pankou. Lu embroidery, originating from Shandong province, was listed as a …

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4 months ago

China's humanoid robots advance automation

China Daily

Visitors gather around humanoid robots on display during an industry expo in Beijing. LI MUYI/FOR CHINA DAILY In Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer Zeekr, which is part of Geely Holding Group, a prominent automaker, welcomed its first humanoid robot "intern" to its factory recently. At the World Robot Conference held in Beijing in late August, …

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4 months ago

China's humanoid robots advance automation

China Daily

Visitors gather around humanoid robots on display during an industry expo in Beijing. LI MUYI/FOR CHINA DAILY In Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer Zeekr, which is part of Geely Holding Group, a prominent automaker, welcomed its first humanoid robot "intern" to its factory recently. At the World Robot Conference held in Beijing in late August, …

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4 months ago

China's humanoid robots advance automation

China Daily

By CHENG YU | China Daily | Updated: 2024-09-09 09:02 Visitors gather around humanoid robots on display during an industry expo in Beijing. LI MUYI/FOR CHINA DAILY In Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang province, Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturer Zeekr, which is part of Geely Holding Group, a prominent automaker, welcomed its first humanoid robot "intern" to its factory recently. Xu …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's robotic industry witnesses golden developing era

China Daily

Humanoid robots on display during the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Aug 24, 2024. China's robotic industry is witnessing a golden developing era as showed by the diversified robots at the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing from Aug 21 to 25, according to a report by Xinhua on Monday. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's robotic industry witnesses golden developing era

China Daily

Humanoid robots on display during the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Aug 24, 2024. China's robotic industry is witnessing a golden developing era as showed by the diversified robots at the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing from Aug 21 to 25, according to a report by Xinhua on Monday. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's robotic industry witnesses golden developing era

China Daily

Humanoid robots on display during the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Aug 24, 2024. China's robotic industry is witnessing a golden developing era as showed by the diversified robots at the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing from Aug 21 to 25, according to a report by Xinhua on Monday. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

China's robotic industry witnesses golden developing era

China Daily

Humanoid robots on display during the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Aug 24, 2024. China's robotic industry is witnessing a golden developing era as showed by the diversified robots at the 2024 World Robot Conference in Beijing from Aug 21 to 25, according to a report by Xinhua on Monday. According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, …

China Robot

5 months ago

Tesla included in Fujian's government procurement list

China Daily

Potential car buyers seen at a Tesla showroom in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Tesla Inc has been included in a government procurement list of East China's Fujian province for the first time, following the inclusion of the American tech giant into the purchase list of East China's Jiangsu province. According to the website of Fujian's provincial government procurement online market, local …

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6 months ago

Chinese art toy player takes Thailand by storm

China Daily

Chinese art toy player takes Thailand by storm Xinhua Updated: Jul 09, 2024 Pop Mart's first store in Thailand opened in Bangkok, on September 20, 2023, attracting over a thousand fans to queue on-site. Chinese toy company Pop Mart opened its sixth offline store in Bangkok and achieved sales exceeding 10 million yuan on its opening day recently. Having been …

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6 months ago

Multinationals secure spots at 2025 China International Import Expo

China Daily

The 2025 China International Import Expo launches its exhibition recruitment on Wednesday in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Some 26 companies signed on-site to become the first batch of exhibitors for the 2025 China International Import Expo when recruitment began on Wednesday in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Tang Wenhong, assistant minister of commerce, noted that the 2024 …

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6 months ago

Fridge magnets from Yiwu see surge in orders

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-07-03 The iconic fridge magnets made in Yiwu in East China's Zhejiang province have once again captured global attention, making their way to cities around the world, including Madrid, Paris, New York, Bangkok, London, Jakarta, and Singapore. From March to July, fridge magnets made in Yiwu saw a remarkable 228 percent increase in orders compared to the same …

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6 months ago

Fridge magnets from Yiwu see surge in orders

China Daily

The iconic fridge magnets made in Yiwu in East China's Zhejiang province have once again captured global attention, making their way to cities around the world, including Madrid, Paris, New York, Bangkok, London, Jakarta, and Singapore. From March to July, fridge magnets made in Yiwu saw a remarkable 228 percent increase in orders compared to the same period last year, …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Foreign languages, AI open new markets for Yiwu businesswomen

China Daily

Businesswomen have started to learn foreign languages and artificial intelligence technology to boost their businesses at the Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, East China's Zhejiang province, Xinhua News Agency reported on Friday. Fu's shop is one of the 75,000 outlets at the Yiwu International Trade Market, which supplies nearly 2.1 million varieties of goods to the world, including about …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the rise of ecommerce websites could spell the end for traditional children's toy stores

ABC

Children's toy store owners in regional SA say they cannot compete with the rise of international ecommerce websites, which often sell items made with single-use plastics, and may support suppliers who use "modern-day slavery". She said children's brick and mortar stores are a "dying breed", and "slowly getting edged out of the market" by consumers' preference for online retailers. David …

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6 months, 4 weeks ago

Journeys of discovery

China Daily

Visitors learn about making zongzi at the intangible cultural heritage museum recently opened by Wufangzhai, a century-old brand, in Jiaxing, Zhejiang. Yao Xinguo recently landed the sweet gig of sharing his beloved zongzi techniques with visitors to a new intangible cultural heritage museum. The museum was opened on May 8 by Wufangzhai, a century-old zongzi brand based in Jiaxing, Zhejiang …

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