Different silk flowers produced by Qiang Dongdong Artificial Flower. [Photo by Yan Dongjie/for chinadaily.com.cn]
A post-90s "third-generation entrepreneur" from Tianjin left for Spain last month, planning to stay for at least a year as the 2,600-square-meter overseas silk flower warehouse he invested in has officially begun operations. From this hub, silk flower handicrafts from Tianjin are now being distributed across Europe.
Yang Qiang is the young-generation head of Qiang Dongdong Artificial Flower Co in Caozili town, Wuqing district. Last year, with strong support from the local government, his company participated as the sole Chinese enterprise representative at an international trade fair for the decoration and gift sector held in Madrid.
"Over two days, more than 270 buyers came to inquire and discuss cooperation," Yang recalled — a figure far exceeding expectations. He had initially thought it would be ideal if they could exchange contact details with 50 to 60 companies.
"During the fair, we noticed that over 95 percent of artificial flowers in the international market originate from China. The prospects for cooperation are enormous," he said.
