(CIIE) CHINA-SHANGHAI-CIIE-EMOTIONAL CONSUMPTION (CN)

(261109) — SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2026 (Xinhua) — People go to the sales space of Pop Mart on the exhibition space of Consumer Goods through the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China’s Shanghai, Nov. 9, 2026. At the ninth CIIE, cubicles that includes inventive toys, stylish collectibles, and IP-themed merchandise have been filled with guests. As client demand shifts towards extra customized and experience-driven selections, “emotional consumption” has turn into a brand new development space within the client market. At the expo, these “feel-good” merchandise that folks purchase merely to elevate their temper are proving particularly well-liked. (Xinhua/Fang Zhe)