As the Chinese mainland enters the final stretch of its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), local brands are no longer just domestic—they’re global players. AI tools, smartphones, cars and clothing with Chinese labels are popping up in cities from Paris to Tashkent.
To get a closer look, CGTN Stringer reached out to foreign youth who know the Chinese mainland well. Here’s what they had to say.
“I rely on Pinduoduo to buy daily necessities and tech products,” says Abdullaeva Dinora, an international student from Uzbekistan.
“In everyday life in France, we all use products from Chinese brands to some extent. For example, I have an electric scooter from a Chinese brand,” shares Noé Comellas, an international student from France.
These firsthand impressions do more than highlight product appeal—they signal a broader shift in global consumption and cultural exchange. What once felt like distant imports are quickly becoming everyday essentials for young people worldwide.
As the 14th Five-Year Plan winds down, the stories of Abdullaeva, Noé and many others show that Chinese brands are carving out space on the world stage. The next chapter promises more innovation, connectivity and shared experiences across borders.
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We Talk: Foreign youth share impressions of Chinese products
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