‘World’s supermarket’ sees bright 2024 prospects

Business is booming again at the Yiwu International Trade Market in Zhejiang province, as a result of the pandemic being largely contained in China. [Photo by Xiao Da/China Daily]

HANGZHOU: Amid the vibrant beat of drums, and dragon and lion dances, Yiwu China Commodity City, also known as the “world’s supermarket” in East China’s Zhejiang province, welcomed the start of a new business year on Feb 21 following the Spring Festival break.

Merchants from around the world watched the performances with great interest.