Across China: China's small commodity hub keeps up with changes to create trade boom

As for Chen Fangfang, who sells home textiles in the market, innovation is her greatest asset. She believes that although different countries have specific preferences for home textiles, new products of good quality will always be in demand.

"From fabric to the pattern, we update our products every week to meet customers' ever-changing needs," Chen said. The turnover of her company exceeded 100 million yuan in 2021, marking considerable growth compared to a year before.

Demonstrating vitality and resilience, Yiwu's foreign trade has delivered good results in the shadow of COVID-19.

According to customs statistics, in January and February this year, Yiwu's total amount of imports and exports reached 73.76 billion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 47.8 percent.

Chen has set a goal for her home textiles company this year to enter five new overseas markets, such as Poland.

"It's about being proactive, looking for more opportunities and resources that suit our position, and sticking to our strategy and objectives," summarized Chen.