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Summer in China isn't just about the heat.
It's about the energy from buzzing night markets to packed theme parks from small-town charm to big city hotspots.
The mid-year economy is sizzling.
Shops, streets, and tourist destinations are alive with activity.
But what's behind the summertime boom?
We'll break it down for you today.
We're live from Beijing.
This is Roundtable.
I'm Steve.
Thank you very much for being with us today.
And for today's show, I'm joined by Niu Honglin and...
First on the program.
This summer, China isn't just sweating, it's innovating.
From high-tech sun shields to extended museum hours,
the heat wave is sparking an economic revolution.
On one street, you'll see crowds layered in UV-blocking face keenies.
On the next, tanning salons packed with Gen Zers chasing their golden hour glow.
But behind all these viral trends lies some serious business.
Sun protection gear, that's now a major market,