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Johnny Wan

In China, bookstores are the new hotspot, but not because of what’s on the shelves. Eye-catching interior designs are drawing photographers and influencers to snap photos among the bookshelves.
But not everyone is happy about this new trend. China’s bookworms argue that the crowds, noise and flash photography are ruining the vibe of these once tranquil spaces.


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Softcovers and selfies: China’s bookshops find fame as photogenic backdrops

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A production error at a Chinese factory led to soft toy horses with pouting mouths, dubbed the “crying face” horse, winning hearts online and boosting sales to tens of thousands daily. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/RedNote

One of the “crying face” horses sits on a desk at a workstation. Millions have embraced the sad-looking toy online. Photo: cz.tv

A pair of the red-faced toys. The “Crying Horse” on the left came about because of a factory production line mistake. Photo: cz.tv

Shoppers have been snapping up the toys, boosting sales to tens of thousands daily. Photo: cz.tv

A part of the manufacturing process, above. The factory has added production lines to meet the demand. Photo: cz.tv

A worker at the factory puts the finishing touches to one of the toys. Photo: cz.tv

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Customers shop for skincare products at a duty-free shopping mall in China’s southern Hainan province. China has opened up to more duty-free retail in recent years, reducing the need for Chinese tourists to splash out while abroad. Photo: Getty Images

Customers shop for smartphones at a duty-free shopping mall in China’s southern Hainan province. China has opened up to more duty-free retail in recent years, reducing the need for Chinese tourists to splash out while abroad. Photo: Xinhua

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Bookstores that feature stunning architecture and tasteful interior design are the newest hotspot for aspiring influencers


Bookstores that feature stunning architecture and tasteful interior design are the newest hotspot for aspiring influencers.


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Video | Softcovers and selfies: China’s bookshops find fame as photogenic backdrops

Bookstores that feature stunning architecture and tasteful interior design are the newest hotspot for aspiring influencers