YIWU, China, May 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. and China have officially aligned on tariff adjustments under the Joint Statement on Economic and Trade Talks, effective May 14—a move set to stabilize global trade. In Yiwu, the internationally recognized commercial hub often referred to as the "World's Supermarket", the impact is already tangible: local businesses report a sharp uptick in orders from U.S. buyers following the announcement.
Yiwu Entrepreneurs Stay Agile Amid Shifting Trade Dynamics
From 2020 to 2024, Yiwu's U.S. export share surged from 4.1% to 14.2%, underscoring the resilience of its businesses through trade uncertainties. "Diversification keeps us competitive," says He Lihong, founder of Yiwu Bozhong Stationery, who swiftly shifted to new markets after U.S. orders slowed. "This month alone, I'm scouting opportunities in eight countries to future-proof our growth."
Yiwu's Global Trade Surge Hits Record High in May
Yiwu turbocharged international business growth with its 415 Global Prosperity Season (April 15–May 5), a city-led promotional campaign to connect local companies with global buyers. Organized by Zhejiang China Commodities City Group (CCC), the initiative featured hybrid trade shows, industry-specific exhibitions, and even chartered flights to shuttle buyers from the Canton Fair directly to Yiwu's markets.
The momentum continued as the Global Digital Trade Centre debuted its Foreign Buyer Open Day, drawing international merchants to secure storefronts and access Yiwu's end-to-end trade solutions. Meanwhile, CCC and Alibaba unveiled a game-changing AI partnership—the Smart Trade AI Model—to optimize efficiency for vendors on the Chinagoods platform.
Later this month, Chinagoods will launch a week-long Global Cross-Border E-Commerce Recruitment Fair, anchored by its E-Commerce Acceleration Initiative, to streamline digital expansion for Yiwu businesses.
Yiwu's Shopping Tourism Boom Fuels Next Wave of Digital Trade Growth
Yiwu saw record tourism during May Day holidays, attracting 2.77 million visitors - a 29.9% year-on-year surge - driven by favorable visa policies and tax incentives. The city's unique "travel + shopping" model gained further traction with inbound tourism orders jumping 60%.
This shopping tourism boom is now transitioning into digital trade momentum, linking global buyers more directly with Yiwu-based manufacturers. The trend underscores both the resilience of Yiwu's trade ecosystem and the growing global demand for Made-in-China products.
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The "Yiwu 415 Wealth Creation Event" has attracted a lot of global buyers to Yiwu
LONDON, Dec. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This week at London's Royal Society, board members of the world-leading science and music festival STARMUS—Garik Israelian, Sir Brian May, Peter Gabriel, Lord Michael Hintze, and Lord Martin Rees—were joined by members of Jane Goodall's family and Mary Lewis, Vice President of the Jane Goodall Institute, to announce STARMUS VIII and the launch of the Jane Goodall Earth Medal.
The medal will be awarded for the first time at STARMUS VIII, to be hosted in Tenerife and La Palma in 2026.
The announcement took place exactly ten years after STARMUS and Professor Stephen Hawking stood together at the Royal Society to launch the Stephen Hawking Medal for Science Communication, marking a decade of STARMUS's commitment to uniting science, art, and humanity.
STARMUS Director and Co-Founder Garik Israelian said:
"Ten years ago, Stephen Hawking joined us to launch a medal that inspired millions to look to the stars. Today, with the blessing of Jane Goodall and her family, we launch a medal that calls us to protect the Earth. STARMUS VIII will unite these two visions — the cosmic and the planetary — in a festival dedicated to the search for truth."
Stephen Hawking once said of STARMUS:
"In a world beset by so many terrible problems, STARMUS offers a ray of hope… a unique debating chamber for the future of the human race."
In 2026, STARMUS will celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Stephen Hawking Medal, honoring a decade of scientists, creators, musicians, filmmakers, and communicators who have carried forward Hawking's vision—encouraging humanity to question deeply and embrace the power of science.
At the same time, the festival will award the inaugural STARMUS Jane Goodall Earth Medal, a global honor recognizing voices who protect the planet, defend biodiversity, and redefine humanity's relationship with nature. Approved and blessed by Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, and her family, the medal extends the STARMUS mission into environmental and humanitarian action.
Jane Goodall held a cherished role within STARMUS as an Advisory Board Member, Hawking Medal laureate, keynote speaker, and a source of inspiration—particularly for the people of La Palma following the volcanic eruption. In private conversations with Israelian and Mary Lewis, she gave her blessing for an environmental and humanitarian medal to bear her name.
Merlin Van-Lawick, Jane Goodall's grandson, said:
"We are deeply grateful that STARMUS chose to honor my grandmother in this way. We fully support this initiative, and Jane has given it her blessing."
STARMUS Co-Founder Sir Brian May added:
"Jane Goodall and Stephen Hawking changed how we see the world — one by looking to the stars, the other by reminding us to protect life on Earth. Bringing their legacies together is profoundly necessary for our time."
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BRIAN MAY AND STARMUS MARK 10 YEARS OF THE STEPHEN HAWKING SCIENCE MEDAL WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE JANE GOODALL EARTH MEDAL
BRIAN MAY AND STARMUS MARK 10 YEARS OF THE STEPHEN HAWKING SCIENCE MEDAL WITH THE LAUNCH OF THE JANE GOODALL EARTH MEDAL
