Blooming Market for Nianxiao Flowers

This Round Table podcast episode discusses the booming Nianxiao flower market in China, focusing on the increasing popularity of these flowers beyond the traditional Spring Festival season. The hosts explore changing consumer trends, noting a shift towards younger demographics purchasing flowers online for everyday enjoyment and emotional value, rather than solely for special occasions. The discussion also includes the significant growth of the online flower market, with sales volume increasing by nearly 40% year-over-year and the online retail market accounting for over half of the total market size. Finally, the hosts briefly debate the legality and etiquette of leaving trash outside apartment doors in China, highlighting the conflict between practicality for residents in older buildings and concerns about public space and safety. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to share their opinions on the discussed topics.