Musk son’s viral tiger-head bag shines light on China’s US$14.8b heritage e-commerce
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The article reports that sales of intangible cultural heritage products in China are increasing, partly driven by an online frenzy after Elon Musk's young son wore a traditional Chinese silk jacket and tiger-head bag during a state visit to Beijing. Industry data indicates that such products have achieved an annual transaction value of 100 billion yuan (US$14.8 billion). The trend is part of a broader boom in heritage e-commerce.
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Annual transaction value of 100 billion yuan (US$14.8 billion)
Elon Musk's six-year-old son Little X wore a Chinese-style silk jacket and carried a tiger-head bag during a state visit to Beijing in May.
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The wearing of the outfit by Little X sparked an online frenzy.
South China Morning Post- Annual transaction value of 100 billion yuan (US$14.8 billion)
- Heritage e-commerce boom
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Loaded language removedSales of intangible heritage products are on the rise, highlighted by the online frenzy sparked by Elon Musk’s six-year-old son Little X wearing a Chinese-style silk jacket and carrying a tiger-head bag in May, when they accompanied US President Donald Trump on a state visit to Beijing.
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The wearing of the outfit by Little X sparked an online frenzy.
South China Morning PostThe surge in sales of intangible heritage products is part of a wider boom.
OpinionElon Musk's six-year-old son Little X wore a Chinese-style silk jacket and carried a tiger-head bag during a state visit to Beijing in May.
South China Morning PostIntangible cultural heritage and traditional handicraft goods had an annual transaction value of 100 billion yuan (US$14.8 billion).
South China Morning PostSales of intangible heritage products are on the rise.
South China Morning Post