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Li is part of a growing wave reshaping China’s consumption landscape: middle-income shoppers outside Beijing and Shanghai who are gravitating toward what marketers call “little luxury”—artisan cosmetics, premium apparel, and imported skin care.

The other factor—the prescriptive part—was the large number of skilled artisans and engineers in Britain.

“From artisans and technicians, to engineers, welders, logistics professionals, data analysts, health and safety officers, project managers, and many others—entire new career pathways will be born from this opportunity.”

Attendees of all ages can expect to hear music, see art and have culinary experiences provided by Indigenous artisans.

Many artisans face exploitation, and there are concerns that traditional craftsmanship is being sacrificed for speed and commercial gain.