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Chinese Snacks Captivate European Taste Buds from Spicy Strips to Sunflower Seeds
At Belgium's largest Asian supermarket, young locals and children browse shelves stocked with Weilong spicy strips and Qiaqia sunflower seeds—once unfamiliar Chinese snacks now becoming everyday favorites.
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Chinese Football Industry Rebuilding Foundations with Youth Training and Social Football as Key Breakthroughs
Last year, nearly one million amateur players were active in over 140,000 grassroots matches across the country, while registered youth players also exceeded 100,000. The Chinese football industry is shifting from the pinnacle of professional leagues to broader infrastructure development.
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Why do China’s “Big Four” banks dominate the global banking system?
China is home to the world’s four largest banks by total assets, a dominance that highlights the country’s growing influence in global finance. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Agricultural Bank of China, and Bank of China collectively control trillions of dollars in assets, surpassing their Western counterparts. Their scale, state backing, and expanding international roles have positioned them as central pillars of the global financial system.
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What Is Yiwu Actually Doing to Become a Global Trade Hub?
Yiwu, once known mainly for its massive wholesale markets, has evolved into a key node in global trade by combining physical marketplaces, digital infrastructure, and logistics upgrades. With the opening of the Yiwu Global Digital Trade Center in late 2025 and the rollout of faster international shipping routes, the city is repositioning itself from a low cost sourcing base to a modern, globally connected trade platform.
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