HKAn online frenzy was triggered after Elon Musk's six-year-old son wore a Chinese-style silk jacket and carried a tiger-head bag during a state visit to Beijing with former U.S. President Donald Trump. This event highlighted the growing popularity of intangible heritage products in China, with sales reaching an annual value of 100 billion yuan ($14.8 billion) through e-commerce platforms such as Taobao and Tmall. The tiger-head bag, produced by Yestee (Ya Xiaoqi) Handmade in Guilin, has seen over 7,000 units sold at 398 yuan each. The company emphasizes the use of traditional craftsmanship and aims to modernize cultural symbols like lion dances and Peking Opera for younger audiences.
Bias read (Center): The article discusses the economic impact of cultural heritage products in China but does not take a clear stance on political issues. It focuses on market trends and traditional crafts without emphasizing any particular political viewpoint or controversy.
