2026.03.03 21:36 GMT+8

Why young Chinese are obsessed with fridge magnets

Updated 2026.03.03 21:36 GMT+8
CGTN

Two million units of a single fridge-magnet design sold in one year, and some popular styles are limited to a few hundred pieces per day. These objects blend museum-level replica craft, modern tech and toy-market tactics to turn a low-cost souvenir into a sought-after collectible. 

In this episode of Unboxing China, we unbox the phenomenon: the craft, the AR features and the scarcity mechanics that have made fridge magnets a social and commercial sensation.

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