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China–Australia relations have entered a steady, productive phase. The days of patching over diplomatic tensions are largely behind us, and the focus now is on building genuine, long-term cooperation. High-level visits, policy alignment, and business deals demonstrate that both sides view this partnership as crucial to regional stability and shared economic growth. Trade no longer […]

Over the past two decades, China has evolved from an importer of Western cosmetics into the world’s second-largest beauty market. In 2024, its cosmetics and personal-care exports reached 51.2 billion yuan (US$7.2 billion), up 11.9 percent year-on-year. By mid-2025, exports climbed another 12 percent to 18.7 billion yuan. Chinese skincare brands are no longer imitators.

Pop Mart (泡泡玛特) didn’t just sell toys—it built a movement. What started as a niche art toy store in Beijing is now a multi-billion-yuan empire reshaping how China and the world experience collectibles. At the core? A “blind box” format—sealed packaging, mystery figures inside, and a psychology that keeps fans coming back for more. But