Discussion keeps the world turning.
China's massive toy industry is racing toward a high-tech novelty-driven future.
But as new AI pals and collectible boxes fly off the shelves,
regulators have hit the brakes with tougher national safety standards.
We'll look at what happens when rapid innovation meets a renewed push for safety toy-wise.
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From AI-powered companions and trendy blind boxes to classic building blocks and cuddly plush toys,
China's toy industry is booming like never before.
But are they keeping up when it comes to safety?
With the market expanding at full speed,
China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has stepped in,
rolling out tougher, updated national safety standards for toys.
So what does this mean for the kids out there and also the parents who take care of those kids?
and the company's racing to innovate the toys that those kids play with.
Can stricter rules actually fuel better, more creative toys?