Makin' it in China: Peruvian entrepreneur

在中国的麦金:秘鲁企业家

Round Table China

社会与文化

2025-01-29

27 分钟
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Known as the world's capital of small commodities, Yiwu in eastern China attracts hundreds of thousands of sellers and buyers from both domestic and international markets every day. In this episode of our Makin' it in China series, Harold Mori, a young Peruvian entrepreneur, shares his journey of starting a trading business from the ground up right here in Yiwu. If you enjoy feature stories like this one, be sure to check out "Footprints" on your favorite podcast platform!
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

  • This is Roundtable.

  • You're listening to Round Table.

  • I'm He Yang.

  • Alright everyone, I hope you're ready for an incredible story because we're about to take you inside one of China's most vibrant and bustling cities.

  • If you've ever wondered where the world's small, small commodities come from, Yiwu is your answer.

  • Located in eastern China, this city is known as the world's capital of small commodities.

  • And let me tell you, it's as busy and dynamic as it sounds.

  • Every day, Yiwu attracts hundreds of thousands of buyers and sellers from all over the world, making it a global trade hub where you can find everything from tiny trinkets to industrial goods all under one roof.

  • The Yiwu International trade city alone has more than 62,000 booths and it's been described as the Amazon of physical goods.

  • A place where deals are made on everything you can imagine, often in bulk.

  • Whether you are an importer, an exporter, or just someone looking to browse, Yiwu is a city that truly never sleeps.

  • So how does one get started in such a competitive market?

  • How do you build a business from the ground up in a place so full of opportunity?

  • Coming up next, we'll hear from Harold Mori, a young Peruvian man who did just that.

  • Harold took a leap of faith, moved to Yiwu and started his very own trading business for from scratch.

  • His story is all about persistence, taking risks, and embracing the hustle of this extraordinary city.

  • In eastern China's Zhejiang Province, there's a city called Yiwu.

  • Despite its size, the city has got a grand title.

  • It's the world capital of small commodities.