Traditions in Chinese New Year

As the Chinese New Year approaches, these red elements continue to shape how the season is celebrated and shared. What kind of red touch will you choose to bring into your New Year celebrations? In Chinese culture, red symbolizes celebration, joy, good fortune and auspicious beginnings, making it the most prominent color during the New Year.…

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A Cut Above Conventional Packaging

Japanese-style flat-bottom paper bags stand out as a premium packaging choice, setting clear distinctions from regular paper bags. Unlike conventional options with flimsy folded/glued bottoms that sag, collapse, or tear easily, these bags feature a seamless, reinforced flat base. This structural design ensures self-standing stability (even when empty) and superior load-bearing capacity via uniform weight…

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Sustainable Material Spotlight: Recycled Coffee & Tea Waste​

Materials made from recycled coffee grounds and tea waste are gaining attention as a sustainable option, offering recyclability, biodegradability, and a subtle natural aroma with a distinctive tactile finish. This material is suitable for a wide range of applications, including packaging elements, lifestyle products, and brand gifting, opening up new possibilities for sustainability-driven design concepts.…

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China’s Foreign Trade: Wider Reach, Stronger Momentum

China’s foreign trade continued to demonstrate strong resilience and expanding global integration in 2025, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs on January 14. China now maintains trade relations with 249 countries and regions worldwide, reflecting a deeply interconnected global footprint. The number of trading partners with bilateral trade volumes exceeding RMB…

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Annual Snow Sculpture Contest in Harbin

The 18th International Collegiate Snow Sculpture Contest kicked off on Jan. 4 at Harbin Engineering University in China’s Heilongjiang Province. This year’s contest brings together 46 university teams from China and across the globe to work side by side in Harbin’s winter conditions. First held in 2009, the competition has gradually become a regular stop for…

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