Manufacturers need to satisfy home demand

OVER 450,000 CHINESE tourists travelled to Japan over the Spring Festival holiday and they spent about 6 billion yuan ($954 million). Multi-function toilet seat covers with smart control were among the most popular buys. However, a recent report said that some goods, including the covers, are actually made in China, yet they seldom appear in the domestic market. Comments:

Why are the "made in China" toilet seat covers sold mostly in Japan? The cause lies in consumption philosophies - while the majority of Chinese are willing to spend more on fridges and air conditioners, they consider such toilet seat covers a luxury. Most Japanese believe a good toilet seat cover, even though expensive, is necessary. Thus domestic manufacturers will naturally turn to the Japanese market.

evolife.cn, Feb 28