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flag A flawed Chinese horse plush toy, dubbed "cry-cry horse," went viral on Weibo, symbolizing burnout and driving surging demand despite its $3.5 price.

flag A flawed Year of the Horse plush toy from Yiwu, China, with a downturned mouth due to a sewing error, has gone viral as the "cry-cry horse," gaining nearly 100 million views on Sina Weibo. flag Originally shared by a Hangzhou customer, the toy became a symbol of burnout and resilience for young professionals, resonating with those facing high-pressure work environments. flag Its unexpected popularity, driven by social media, led to surging demand, yet the factory kept the price at 25 yuan ($3.5) and plans to reward its production team. flag The phenomenon highlights how real-time consumer sentiment, enabled by Yiwu’s agile supply chain, can rapidly shape production, turning emotional trends into market opportunities.

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