Which are some of the unsung but remarkable county-level cities?
Hangji Collection in Jiangsu Yangzhou: the world’s largest toothbrush hub. Caoxian in Shandong: 30% of China’s hanfu market and 90% of Japan’s coffin market. Xuchang in Henan: 50% of the global wig market. Hengdian: two-thirds of domestic film and TV productions are shot there. Ningjin County in Dezhou: 70% of China’s fitness equipment market. Guanyun County in Jiangsu: China’s intimate apparel hub.
Here’s a little insight: post-90s and post-00s, especially college students, are the biggest buyers of intimate apparel—the younger the demographic, the more they buy.
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