Zephyr | Traveler’s Notes II: Awakening

“Burn, for your ashes will be the nourishment for the next spring.” — Friedrich Part 1 The traveler crosses the road ahead Walking through a wilderness Forgetting the loneliness of the journey Approaching a dried-up river An old farmer, leaning against a withered tree, in tattered clothes His eyes slightly open, expression dazed, as if … Read more

The Suitcases of Foreign Travelers Filled with ‘Made in China’ Products: Massage Guns, Smartwatches, Magnetic Charging Power Banks…

The Suitcases of Foreign Travelers Filled with 'Made in China' Products: Massage Guns, Smartwatches, Magnetic Charging Power Banks...

On May 17, within the Hongqiao Market in Dongcheng District, Beijing, the sound of suitcase wheels intermingled with the “ding-dong” of QR code payments, while the various languages emerging from translation devices seemed like the background music of countless transactions… International travelers’ suitcases are becoming witnesses to more “micro cross-border trade.” Reporters noted that with … Read more