No Christmas for Americans? Yiwu Traders Warn of Supply Crunch
Yiwu traders in the Chinese mainland warn that new US tariffs could disrupt holiday goods imports, risking a Christmas supply crunch stateside and reshaping global holiday retail.
Culture
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From Legend to Streetwear: The Nezha Phenomenon
During the Chinese mainland’s Labor Day break, a Shenzhen “Lotus Boy Nezha” exhibit shows how this legendary hero sparks a cultural revival, from ancient myth to modern streetwear.
Inside Beijing’s Hutongs: Meet Guibog, the Sound Alchemist
French artist Guibog transforms discarded electronics in Beijing’s hutongs into whimsical sound machines, blending art, tech and sustainability in every creation.
Guangzhou’s Night Economy Shines as Labor Day Meets Canton Fair
Guangzhou’s night economy lights up as Labor Day break coincides with the Canton Fair and National Games prep, transforming the city into a 24-hour playground.
Chinese Eave Tiles: Guardians of History and Art
Discover how Chinese eave tiles have shielded wood and preserved dynastic stories for over 2,000 years, blending function and artistry across palaces and homes.
Time to move! The Chinese mainland’s weight-loss trends drive foodservice market
Government-backed weight-loss clinics in the Chinese mainland are boosting a new “weight-loss economy,” reshaping consumption with healthy foodservice trends.
Labor Day Cinema Carnival Lights Up Qingdao
Celebrate Labor Day with the Love Watching Movies Carnival in Qingdao: a live-streamed event on Yangshipin featuring hosts, filmmakers, musicians and Olympic athletes in three themed sections.
Exporters in the Chinese mainland pivot from US tariffs to new markets
As US tariffs bite, traders at the Chinese mainland’s Yiwu International Trade Market pivot to South America, Europe and Asia to stay competitive.
Chinese Exporters Outsmart Tariffs with South America Push
Facing rising tariffs, exporters from the Chinese mainland are winning new business in South America by adapting designs and tapping global trends.
Hutong E-Waste to Sonic Alchemy: Guibog’s Sustainable Sound Art
French artist Guibog transforms hutong e-waste into AI sound machines that channel Zhuangzi’s wisdom, blending sustainability with philosophy and tech.