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‘Made in Russia’ goods are the new craze in China (edition.cnn.com)

submitted 9 months ago by SalaciousBCrumb@lemy.lol to c/world@quokk.au

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The shopfronts are decked out in white, blue and red, with Chinese and Russian flags hanging side by side from the ceiling. Waist-high Russian dolls greet customers at the entrance. Inside, shelves are stocked with an array of Russian goods – from chocolates and cookies to honey and vodka.

In China, pop-up stores specializing in Russian-made products have become an increasingly common sight. Their proliferation has left some residents puzzled, with many on Chinese social media questioning why these stores seem to have sprung up overnight.

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[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 16 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

“Craze” sounds like everyone is rushing out to buy these products, but the story sounds like everyone is confused by it and nobody wants them.

Meanwhile instead of doing actual journalism, CNN simply quotes Chinese state owned media.