From sewing mishap to Lunar New Year sensation: China's crying horse goes viral
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A 20 cm red-and-gold crying horse plush—born from an upside-down smile sewn in Yiwu—has become a viral hit ahead of the Lunar New Year, resonating with young Chinese workers and driving production increases as demand climbs both domestically and internationally; priced at 25 yuan and carrying luck-themed motifs, the toy has sparked conversations about work culture and emotional value in modern China.
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