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2026.05.22 17:00 GMT+8

Puppets, blind boxes and hyper-fast factories

Updated 2026.05.22 17:00 GMT+8
CGTN

Ancient puppets meet Hong Kong blind boxes. A toy factory makes samples in 24 hours and mass-produces in 48. This is the Greater Bay Area as showcased at the 22nd China International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) in Shenzhen – where centuries-old traditions live right beside world-class manufacturing speed. From Gaozhou puppetry to the "Unbox Hong Kong" immersive installation, and Dongguan's incredible 24-hour prototyping power, Hall 15 tells one complete story: Culture is inherited, but here, it's also made, delivered, and reimagined – faster than you think.

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