Demand for roses has soared at China’s giant Dounan Flower Market. Photo: Laura Zhou Demand for roses has soared at China’s giant Dounan Flower Market. Photo: Laura Zhou
Demand for roses has soared at China’s giant Dounan Flower Market. Photo: Laura Zhou
China /  People & Culture

Hope blooms for China’s flower trade as rose prices soar to meet demand

  • Lovers return to market for Chinese Valentine’s Day in best trading since February’s romantic washout caused by Covid-19
  • Fears remain that the pandemic’s economic hit to the middle class will hamper a full recovery

Topic |   China economy
Laura Zhou
Laura Zhou in Beijing

Updated: 5:07pm, 2 Nov, 2020

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Demand for roses has soared at China’s giant Dounan Flower Market. Photo: Laura Zhou Demand for roses has soared at China’s giant Dounan Flower Market. Photo: Laura Zhou
Demand for roses has soared at China’s giant Dounan Flower Market. Photo: Laura Zhou
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