Yiwu, China, is now selling “UFOs” for 800,000 yuan (US$112,000) each. The amphibious aircraft seats up to two people, supports autonomous flight and can take off and land vertically, with buyers from Russia and the U.S. reportedly showing interest.

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A 62-year-old woman in Yiwu, Zhejiang, has given birth to a healthy 3-kilogram (6.6-pound) baby boy, with both mother and child reported safe. Doctors said they had never encountered a case like it before and warned against pregnancy at such an advanced age.

From "China Travel" to "China Shopping," flight bookings by foreign visitors to Yiwu, the world's largest wholesale market for small commodities in east China's Zhejiang, rose 62% YoY in the first half of 2026. Meanwhile, Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei electronics market in south China ranked among the top 10 most popular business districts for hotel bookings by international tourists, according to Global Times.

A plush keychain named Messi the Goat has become a smash hit in Yiwu this year. Its cute, cuddly design strikes a chord with football fans worldwide, making it the top-selling merch of this World Cup. 一款名为“小羊咩西”的毛绒挂件，是今年义乌的“爆款”，憨态可掬的造型，直接戳在全世界球迷们的心坎上，成为本届世界杯的顶流。