YIWU, China, Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from Yiwu Media Convergence Center:
When Jackie Chan and Lionel Richie joined hands on the 2026 Spring Festival Gala stage to sing "We are the World", the melody crossed mountains and seas, landing in the vibrant land of Yiwu. The eight-minute presentation at the Yiwu sub-venue not only became a highlight of the Year of the Horse Gala but also brought the image of "World's Yiwu" into the global spotlight.
Behind the Global Attention Lies Solid Development Foundation
Data shows that in 2025, Yiwu's total import and export volume exceeded 836.5 billion yuan, with cross-border e-commerce imports surpassing 100 million orders. Over 30,000 foreign businessmen are active in Yiwu daily, with more than 11,000 registered foreign-invested business entities. The number of "Yiwu" China-Europe Railway Express trips continues to rise. The Global Digital Trade Centre was officially inaugurated, and the transaction volume of digital trade platforms reached new heights, continuously improving the efficiency of "buying globally, selling globally".
The World's Market Hub: "Finding Dreams in Yiwu"
"Why did you come to Yiwu?" When posing this question to international friends in Yiwu, the most common answer received is "to find my dream in Yiwu".
Ali, a young man from Dubai, has been rooted in Yiwu for over a decade. Starting from a small stall, he now owns his own foreign trade company and supply factories. Ammar, a Yemeni national, came to China at 18. After earning his doctorate, he moved to Yiwu to work as a doctor, responsible for international clinic services and explaining the details of medical insurance policies to expatriates in multiple languages. His social media feed is filled with news about Yiwu, making him a "spokesperson" for the city.
The Beauty of Cultural Integration: From "Learn About Me" to "I Understand You"
In Yiwu, many foreign friends can work and live smoothly even without speaking Chinese. Meanwhile, Yiwu market vendors, mostly women, have formed "language corners", regularly learning English, Arabic, and other languages, with many becoming proficient in five or six languages.
In Jinningshan Community which is known as the "UN Community", nearly 1,400 expatriate residents from 74 countries and regions live harmoniously. Every Wednesday evening, members of the "Foreign Night Patrol" volunteer service team conduct fire safety inspections in fluent Chinese and English. The community also has a mediation team of over 30 "International Mediators" who have successfully resolved more than 330 various disputes.
Broadness of the Open Pattern: "Paying Attention to Yiwu Means Paying Attention to the Future"
Why is Yiwu attracting increasing overseas attention? Alex, a Finnish businessman who has lived in Yiwu for over ten years, answers: "Yiwu represents the future. You might have thought it only sold small commodities before, but now its own brands are going global."
Here, small commodities harbor vast global business opportunities. Today's Yiwu is writing, in its unique way, a new expression of how Chinese cities connect with the world.
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Yiwu in the Year of the Horse: Understanding the Chinese Expression of a "Global Community"
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Veteran strategy and transformation leader to drive growth framework, operational excellence, and life-readiness mission across OSG's global network
SYDNEY and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OneSchool Global (OSG), a global educational system with more than 120 campuses across 20 countries, has announced the appointment of Dr. Anat Hassner as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a major milestone in the organization's strategic journey.
Dr. Hassner joins OSG at a pivotal moment as the organization advances its global strategy around a framework designed to strengthen operational consistency, elevate performance and excellence, and ensure all graduates are fully life-ready. This work is anchored in OSG's long-standing Learning to Learn framework and values of integrity, care and compassion, respect, responsibility, and commitment.
"OSG's vision builds on more than 30 years of our distinctive pedagogy and the foundations already laid in becoming a truly global school," Dr. Hassner said. "It will allow us to amplify what already makes OSG exceptional, while creating the operational clarity and consistency needed to support high performance, innovation, and life-readiness at scale."
A senior executive in strategy, people, and transformation, Dr. Hassner brings more than two decades of experience leading enterprise strategy, organizational design, workforce transformation, and large-scale change across complex global environments. Her career spans consulting, technology, retail, transport, infrastructure, government, and nonprofit sectors. She holds a PhD in Change Management and a Master of Organizational Psychology, and is a published author on change leadership.
"Anat brings an extraordinary blend of strategic depth, operational discipline, and transformational leadership," said OSG Global Managing Director, Stephen Fooks. "Her appointment reflects OSG's ambition to move confidently into its next phase as a global education ecosystem, focused on delivering our vision of developing life‑ready students who can adapt, think critically, and thrive in a rapidly changing world."
As COO, Dr. Hassner will also lead a set of global priorities underpinning the growth vision, including a focus on AI and innovation in teaching, learning, and operations, and amplifying OSG's flagship Global Teacher Academy to strengthen educators' professional excellence.
"OSG has a rare opportunity to lead the way in primary and secondary education at a time of unprecedented technological and social change," Dr. Hassner said. "By strengthening our foundations, clarifying how we work together globally, and investing in innovation and pedagogy, we can deliver on our promise of truly life-ready graduates."
About OneSchool Global: OneSchool Global is an educational system attended by families of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church with 120+ campuses across 20 countries, where it provides an innovative learning and teaching program to over 8,000 students. For more information about OSG, go to www.oneschoolglobal.com.
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Veteran strategy and transformation leader to drive growth framework, operational excellence, and life-readiness mission across OSG's global network
SYDNEY and BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OneSchool Global (OSG), a global educational system with more than 120 campuses across 20 countries, has announced the appointment of Dr. Anat Hassner as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a major milestone in the organization's strategic journey.
Dr. Hassner joins OSG at a pivotal moment as the organization advances its global strategy around a framework designed to strengthen operational consistency, elevate performance and excellence, and ensure all graduates are fully life-ready. This work is anchored in OSG's long-standing Learning to Learn framework and values of integrity, care and compassion, respect, responsibility, and commitment.
"OSG's vision builds on more than 30 years of our distinctive pedagogy and the foundations already laid in becoming a truly global school," Dr. Hassner said. "It will allow us to amplify what already makes OSG exceptional, while creating the operational clarity and consistency needed to support high performance, innovation, and life-readiness at scale."
A senior executive in strategy, people, and transformation, Dr. Hassner brings more than two decades of experience leading enterprise strategy, organizational design, workforce transformation, and large-scale change across complex global environments. Her career spans consulting, technology, retail, transport, infrastructure, government, and nonprofit sectors. She holds a PhD in Change Management and a Master of Organizational Psychology, and is a published author on change leadership.
"Anat brings an extraordinary blend of strategic depth, operational discipline, and transformational leadership," said OSG Global Managing Director, Stephen Fooks. "Her appointment reflects OSG's ambition to move confidently into its next phase as a global education ecosystem, focused on delivering our vision of developing life‑ready students who can adapt, think critically, and thrive in a rapidly changing world."
As COO, Dr. Hassner will also lead a set of global priorities underpinning the growth vision, including a focus on AI and innovation in teaching, learning, and operations, and amplifying OSG's flagship Global Teacher Academy to strengthen educators' professional excellence.
"OSG has a rare opportunity to lead the way in primary and secondary education at a time of unprecedented technological and social change," Dr. Hassner said. "By strengthening our foundations, clarifying how we work together globally, and investing in innovation and pedagogy, we can deliver on our promise of truly life-ready graduates."
About OneSchool Global: OneSchool Global is an educational system attended by families of the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church with 120+ campuses across 20 countries, where it provides an innovative learning and teaching program to over 8,000 students. For more information about OSG, go to www.oneschoolglobal.com.
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OneSchool Global Appoints Dr. Anat Hassner as Chief Operating Officer to Lead Global Strategy
