Porcelain, calligraphy, and paper-cutting convey the elegance of the East. Painted sea stones, Greek ceramics, and philosophical classics represent the wisdom of the West.
Fabrizio Hochschild, former under-secretary-general of the United Nations and senior advisor to the Global Youth Development Alliance, recently praised China's fast-evolving tech sector, highlighting products such as drones for their exceptional value for money.
Kesrin Ariyapongse, vice-secretary-general of the Thai Chamber of Commerce in China, said one of the things she likes most about China is its intangible cultural heritage.
Pratik Khowala, executive vice president and global head of transfer solutions at Mastercard said shopping in China has become so seamless which he feels is going to be transformational for every foreigner coming into China. "It's becoming very easy for a foreigner to come and shop", he said. Talking about his must-buy items, he noted tea and spice as his favorites.
Tea, Chinese pastries and anything to do with intangible cultural heritage. Here are a few favorite things for Kesrin Ariyapongse, the vice secretary general of Thai Chamber of Commerce in China. She said China’s intangible cultural heritage and cuisine left a deep impression on her. She also noted the convenience of Alipay and on-the-spot tax refunds.