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Turn that frown upside down: The "crying horse" shop has had visitors from South Africa, Spain, Russia and South America. Glossary
Lunar New Year - Also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, it is the most important date in the Chinese calendar. Celebrations last for up to 15 days.
Corporate - Relating to large companies.
White collar - Relating to work done in an office or another professional space.
Ubiquitous - Everywhere.
Yiwu - A city in central Zhejiang province, China. It is known for its wholesale markets.