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Yiwu Businesses See Surge in Orders from US Clients as Tariffs are Slashed

On May 13th, at 7:30 am, Wu Qingfen, the general manager of Yiwu City Import and Export Co., Ltd., received an unexpected large order - 300,000 pairs of socks from an American customer. This significant order, the largest in a month, brought excitement to Wu, who quickly shared the news with her team. With over 200 sock machines, each capable of producing 300-400 pairs daily, the factory's production line is expected to operate at full capacity, with the order not being completed until the end of June.

Health

Breastfeeding Mother Interrupted by Restaurant Staff Sparks Outrage and Calls for Change

A disturbing incident occurred at a Haidilao restaurant on May 11th, Mother's Day, when a woman was disturbed by employees three times while breastfeeding in the mother-and-baby room. The room, located near the entrance, was small, with only a baby bed, a chair, and a curtain. Due to the heat, the woman had removed her short sleeves to breastfeed, but despite her efforts to maintain her privacy, she was interrupted three times, with the second and third instances involving employees opening the door without knocking.

Sports

Zheng Qinwen Stuns World No. 1 Sabalenka to End 15-Match Winning Streak

In a thrilling quarterfinal match at the WTA 1000 Rome tournament, China's Zheng Qinwen pulled off a stunning upset, defeating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 6-3. This victory marked Zheng's first win over Sabalenka, ending the Belarusian player's 15-match winning streak in 1000-level events. Zheng's impressive performance saw her dominate the match, never losing a service game and breaking Sabalenka's serve three times. The Chinese player's precise serving and consistent baseline game allowed her to control the pace of the match, ultimately leading to her well-deserved win.