5 h. ago Forget the Great Wall: Xiaomi factory becomes one of China’s hottest tourist attractions

Forget the Great Wall: Xiaomi factory becomes one of China’s hottest tourist attractions  Ynetnews

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3 d. ago China factory production error gives toy horses’ mouths pouty curves, wins hearts, boosts sales

A production blunder at a factory in eastern China has turned toy ponies into viral crying-faced horses which have become popular mascots for the Year of the Horse. In January, a netizen shared a picture of a pony with a crying face and the retailer, amused by the mistake, offered to exchange it. The toy was made in Yiwu International Trade City, which is known as the world’s largest wholesale market for small commodities. The 20cm tall horse which costs 25 yuan (US$4), symbolises the Year of...

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3 d. ago China factory error gives toy horses’ mouths pouty curves, wins hearts, boosts sales

China factory error gives toy horses’ mouths pouty curves, wins hearts, boosts sales  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago Horse power: brands in China seek sales boost with Lunar New Year items

Horse power: brands in China seek sales boost with Lunar New Year items  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago China’s clean tech charm offensive wins Global South hearts and minds

China’s clean tech charm offensive wins Global South hearts and minds  Dialogue Earth

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2 w. ago Hong Kong’s retail uptick extends into November with sales climbing 6.5%

Hong Kong’s retail uptick extended into November last year, with sales climbing by 6.5 per cent year on year as authorities pointed to improving local consumption, macroeconomic stability and growth in visitor numbers. But an industry leader warned against framing the trend as a “recovery” due to the low starting point set by past sales and increases being driven by temporary seasonal boosts, adding that the sector was feeling cautious and experiencing mixed results over the traditional...

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2 w. ago China online shop uses mouse pads, socks, plastic bottles as clothing tags, doubling sales

The owner of an online shop in eastern China has begun using handy daily items as clothing tags to deter exploitative returns and boost sales. The ingenious owner, surnamed Wang, who lives in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, has been praised by customers and netizens alike for his creativity. After his piano business went bankrupt, Wang moved into selling menswear. He shared some of his unconventional clothing tags, such as mouse pads and wiper fluid bottles online. He also designed tags made from...

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2 w. ago Global Compliance Confirmed: Yumart’s China Sushi Nori Factory Achieves Halal Certification

Global Compliance Confirmed: Yumart’s China Sushi Nori Factory Achieves Halal Certification  The Clarion-Ledger

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2 w. ago China's factory activity snaps record slump on festive stockpiling

China's factory activity snaps record slump on festive stockpiling  Reuters

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2 w. ago China factory activity returns to growth after record contraction

China factory activity returns to growth after record contraction  Financial Times

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2 w. ago China Factory Activity Grows, Ending Longest Slump on Record

China Factory Activity Grows, Ending Longest Slump on Record  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago China’s factory activity expected to shrink for ninth month: Reuters poll

China’s factory activity expected to shrink for ninth month: Reuters poll  The Mighty 790 KFGO

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3 w. ago Hong Kong restaurants eye Lunar New Year boost after weak winter solstice sales

Hong Kong restaurants are looking towards Lunar New Year for a rebound in business after weak sales over the winter solstice weekend, as the city continues to reel from the Tai Po fire tragedy. Restaurant operators said on Monday they hoped business could take off in February around the Lunar New Year holiday. On Sunday, one Chinese-style restaurant recorded a 6 per cent drop in sales, despite a 15 per cent increase in diners for winter solstice dinners. “Customers have ordered less and are...

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4 w. ago China urged to win ‘hearts and minds’ to fill global leadership void as US retreats

As the United States undergoes a strategic shift in its global priorities, experts in China are pushing Beijing’s vision for a new world order – but they say the country must improve its messaging. Leading political scientist and government adviser Zheng Yongnian said China had two guiding principles: maintaining its agency while engaging with the world; and extending the ladder it climbed to help other nations ascend. Zheng made the remarks on Tuesday at the International Forum on Mutual...

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4 w. ago China urged to win ‘hearts and minds’ to fill leadership void as US retreats

China urged to win ‘hearts and minds’ to fill leadership void as US retreats  South China Morning Post

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