Core Insights - The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other departments have released a plan to enhance the adaptability of consumer goods supply and demand, aiming for significant optimization of the supply structure by 2027, with the creation of three trillion-level consumption sectors and ten billion-level consumption hotspots [2] Group 1: Consumption Hotspots - The ten billion-level consumption hotspots identified include baby products, smart wearable devices, cosmetics, fitness equipment, outdoor products, pet food and supplies, civilian drones, trendy toys, jewelry, and national fashion [2] - The plan emphasizes the trend of "Guochao" (national trend) going global, with several leading companies in the trendy toy industry, such as Pop Mart, Miniso, and Blok, emerging as key players [2] Group 2: Pop Mart's Performance - Pop Mart's stock price surged nearly 15 times from March 2024 to August 2025, setting a new record for consumer stocks in Hong Kong [3] - The company's third-quarter operational data shows a revenue increase of 245% to 250% year-on-year, with domestic revenue growing by 185% to 190% and overseas revenue by 365% to 370% [3] - Notably, revenue from the Americas increased by 1265% to 1270%, while Europe and other regions saw a growth of 735% to 740% [3] Group 3: Cultural and Technological Integration - The trend of trendy toys going global reflects a shift in Chinese consumer brands from "manufacturing" to "creation," integrating traditional cultural elements with modern design to reshape global consumer perceptions [3][4] - The use of technologies such as 3D printing, eco-friendly materials, and AR virtual collectibles is driving the evolution of products from physical forms to a blend of "physical + digital," enhancing rapid iteration capabilities [3] - This dual empowerment of "culture + technology" positions trendy toys as new carriers of China's soft power [3] Group 4: Industry Evolution - The export of trendy toys signifies the deep integration of China's cultural and creative industries with the global consumer market, creating a new consumption ecosystem that combines commercial value with cultural recognition [4] - This phenomenon represents a microcosm of China's high-quality economic development and reflects the evolving demands of global young consumers for emotional value and cultural diversity [5] - The trendy toy industry cluster centered in Dongguan is upgrading traditional toy manufacturing into a full-chain industry covering IP incubation, design innovation, and mass production, moving away from the stereotype of "low price and low quality" to high-value cultural output [5]