What's been the hottest topic lately? That must be the Paris Olympics. Europe has recently entered the high-temperature "scorching" mode, and the domestic "three jumpers" we talked about before are popular abroad, and the Chinese mats are all on fire in France!
At the end of July and the beginning of August, the temperature gradually climbed in many parts of Europe, including Paris, France, and the temperature in some parts of Spain reached 40+°C. Therefore, some netizens in France and other European countries have targeted China's summer "artifact" - the mat. With its affordable and naturally cool advantages, Chinese mattresses have quickly become their new favorite. Many foreign netizens have posted new "magic weapons" and called them "wonderful"!
A manufacturer of ice silk mats in Jiangsu worked overtime to catch up with production, and foreign trade orders rose by 120% year-on-year in July; A Chinese e-commerce company also launched a free campaign to send mats to Olympic volunteers, and the sales of the e-commerce mat category in Europe in the first three weeks of July surged 288% compared to the same period last month.
According to the slightly ridiculous statements of netizens, at this moment, the Chinese mat containing the essence of long-standing culture and superb craftsmanship has turned into a "mysterious oriental power", bringing a burst of coolness to the scorching Europe~
Many Chinese netizens sighed: "It has to be our ancestors, and this wisdom must be accepted at any time." Some netizens are also proud: "Our mat has also entered the Olympics, and there are many Chinese brands that have appeared on many world occasions, made in China, cattle!" ”
In fact, foreigners are not only impressed by Chinese mattresses in summer, but as early as winter, China's electric blankets, electric heaters, electric heaters, hand warmers, and even autumn clothes and pants, bare-legged artifacts and other heating equipment have been bought by them! At that time, the topic of "Europeans buying Chinese electric blankets" once rushed to the hot search.
In addition to the items mentioned above, there are many "Chinese artifacts" that have become the favorite of foreigners in their daily lives, so let's take a look!
Spittoon: "Beautiful Chinese Antique"
Spittoon: A vessel made of enamel, plastic, and other materials for holding phlegm, and sometimes used as a toilet. With the improvement of material living standards, it, like many domestic products with the memory of the times, has gradually faded out of the lives of ordinary people.
Now some young people may feel a little unfamiliar with this word, it looks like this↓↓↓
In addition to being convenient for spitting, the spittoon also has the functions of a trash can and a paper basket. In the past, neighbors chatted with each other, and some orange peels, melon seed shells, candy wrappers and other things in their hands could be thrown into the spittoon.
However, when the Chinese people were about to forget such a treasure, it quietly became popular on the other side of the ocean.
A mediocre small spittoon is only a few dozen yuan at most in China, why can it be sold for more than 60 US dollars on Amazon, as high as a few hundred yuan? Of course, that is inseparable from the power of copywriting.
The product details given on the official website are as follows: "Traditional Chinese fruit basket in the 60s", "kitchen and dining room decoration", "can be used to store fresh food and alcoholic beverages"......
What's more, he seized on this chic shape, classic red and white color scheme, and exquisite pattern to make a fuss, saying that the spittoon "highlights traditional Chinese culture, is a classic Chinese antique, ingenious handicraft, and is the best choice for gifts when visiting relatives and friends."
As a result, the spittoon, which costs dozens of dollars, has received a lot of praise on the Amazon platform, and countless foreign friends have said: The experience is excellent! Because they found that this spittoon is used to hold baguettes, which is simply suitable and convenient.
They also found that it would be nice to put some ice cubes in the spittoon and put a bottle of good wine on it. The Chinese-style spittoon is paired with foreign wine and Western wine glasses, and it also gives birth to a beauty of mixed and matched style~
Although this picture is a bit witty, these uses we Chinese have not expected, but the editor feels that the new and clean container is not limited to which purpose, and if you look closely, it is not difficult to find that our spittoon is precisely because of the artistic beauty of real Chinese traditional characteristics, so that foreigners are willing to develop so many "tall" uses!
Dustpan: "Traditional Chinese Handicrafts"
Can you believe it? The dustpan thrown on the ground in rural areas in China is sold for as much as 2,000 yuan in foreign markets, but it is still in short supply.
Why can the dustpan suddenly become popular abroad? Could it be that the foreigner has also unlocked the skill of raising rice and removing chaff while chatting at the head of the village?
What is the use of a dustpan abroad?
It turns out that foreigners use dustpans as decorations! Due to its unique shape and texture, and the natural materials (e.g. bamboo, wood, etc.) that are often used, dustpans are very suitable for foreigners. Using a dustpan as a decoration can add a simple and natural atmosphere to the home space.
Of course, the dustpan is also very practical, it can be used as a storage container for various small items, such as keys, change, jewelry, etc. Some larger dustpans can also be used to store books, magazines and other items.
The dustpan material is natural, and it has good breathability and anti-slip properties, which is especially suitable for drying ingredients, so the dustpan has also entered the kitchen of foreigners and uses it to hold ingredients and spices.
Of course, in foreign countries, dustpans are also used to hold seeds, soil and other gardening materials, and can also be used as flower baskets or pots. When three or five friends are picnic or camping together, the dustpan can also come out at any time to save the dilemma of messy ingredients and nowhere to store them.
Mosquito nets: China's national magic weapon
China's mosquito nets became popular during the Rio Olympics that year, and the mosquito nets brought by mainland athletes became a popular "mosquito repellent artifact" in the eyes of foreigners, and there were still foreigners who wanted to buy mosquito nets from our athletes at that time.
Many foreigners have said that they have never seen such a "magic weapon", and many foreign media have reported extensively on China's mosquito nets, calling them "national magic weapons" and "creative methods".
Some netizens found that mosquito nets sold for dozens of yuan in China were sold for thousands of yuan on foreign e-commerce websites. Such a huge price difference made many netizens jokingly say that "I plan to go abroad to sell mosquito nets", "I am about to sell well all over the world", and "business opportunities are coming".
The foreigners who bought the mosquito net also developed a new function of the mosquito net, saying that the mosquito net is very elegant, even the room is decorated better, and the comment area is full of pictures to show off their beautiful mosquito nets, so - mosquito repellent is actually just an additional effect for you......
The clothes you wear are popular, and of course you can't leave anything to eat.
Lao Gan Ma: "Addictive Noble Hot Sauce"
On foreign social networking sites, there is a homepage for Lao Gan Ma lovers, and one of the most common questions that fans of "Lao Gan Ma" from all over the world communicate here is: Where can I buy "Lao Gan Ma"? It can be seen that the demand for "old godmothers" abroad is strong.
"Old godmother" on Amazon
It is said that Lao Gan Ma is more expensive to sell abroad than to be sold at home, so how much is it expensive? A 210-gram bottle of Lao Gan Ma Spicy Crispy Oil Chili Pepper costs about $12 on Amazon in United States, which is converted into about 73 yuan, while the average price of the same Lao Gan Ma of the same weight is about 7.8 yuan in mainland supermarkets and online shopping platforms. Among Lao Gan Ma's other varieties, the lowest price is more than 3.5 US dollars, and it costs more than 20 yuan to convert into RMB.
One foreign buyer's comment was the most liked: "You can do anything, but don't try this because it will change the way you eat forever......" while one buyer only commented one sentence after eating: "I would recommend this spicy lady to all my friends!" ”
Spicy Strips: "A Must-Eat Chinese Tap"
When it comes to spicy strips, everyone must be familiar with them. It is known as the "king of snacks", and with its salty, fragrant and spicy taste, it has captured the taste buds of many young people and children, making people more and more addicted the more they eat.
As a symbol of childhood taste, spicy noodles not only contracted the childhood of the vast majority of Chinese people, but now they have also gone abroad and captured many foreign "fans".
A while ago, a picture of "sky-high spicy noodles" went viral on the Internet, 5 packs of 65 grams of Weilong spicy noodles were sold for $16.99 in United States, about 24.6 yuan per pack, and netizens exclaimed: "This is the second Chinese food to be on the United States luxury food list after Lao Gan Ma!" ”
In a food documentary, several hosts also highly recommended spicy noodles, calling them "a Chinese snack that foreign young people must experience".
Spicy strips are also very popular in Korea, and many Koreans share videos of eating spicy strips on social platforms, and also combine them with local meals to develop various fancy eating methods, such as spicy gimbap, kimchi spicy strips, etc.
Up to now, Chinese spicy noodles have been exported to more than 160 countries and regions, including Japan, Korea, Singapore, and United Kingdom, United States, Argentina, etc.
Autumn pear paste: "Good luck after eating"
On major overseas social platforms, "autumn pear paste" has also been frantically planted by foreign netizens.
Autumn pear paste has a unique taste and the effect of clearing the lungs and throat, so it quickly gained a large number of fans on overseas social networks. In the videos posted by netizens, some people use autumn pear paste to make syrup and mix desserts, and many people scrape a spoonful and eat it directly, shouting that it is enjoyable.
On a cross-border e-commerce platform, autumn pear paste also sold a high price of 132 US dollars, equivalent to nearly 1,000 yuan. The price is getting higher and higher, but the enthusiasm of foreign netizens to buy is undiminished.
Take a look at the comment area, almost all of them who have bought it say that it is good - after drinking "traditional Chinese medicine", it is not important to be refreshed, even luck has become better!
Fantasy? It's fantastical, but maybe it's the legendary "mysterious power of the East".
There are not a few foreigners who believe in the existence of this force, so much so that if you do a set of radio gymnastics and play a set of tai chi, it is enough for them to praise: "Chinese kung fu is good!" Chinese Kung Fu is wonderful! ”
Why do domestic products quietly become popular abroad from time to time, or appear on the hot search in a "weird" and "cute" way?
On the one hand, there are cultural differences between different countries, and people from different cultural backgrounds will have different "chemical reactions" when they come into contact with the same things. On the other hand, more and more people from other countries and foreign countries have begun to develop curiosity and desire to explore our country with a long cultural history. We believe that as the motherland becomes stronger and stronger, this wind from the "mysterious power" of the East will definitely blow bigger and farther~
What other Chinese artifacts do you know that have become popular abroad?
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