Huang Shisong, a researcher of the National Academy of Development and Strategy at Renmin University of China, said the booming industrial upgrade in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region also attracted some workers from southern provinces.
Huang said the choice of Shanghai as the venue for the global debut is due to the city's well-blended persona of both oriental and Western cultures, as well as a string of government policies to improve the business environment and spur consumption.
Huawei, the world's No 2 smartphone seller, and Xiaomi, the No 4 mobile brand in Europe, also won customers worldwide by sponsoring local concerts and the World Cup, according to technology research firm Canalys.
Huang Long, the sales manager for Midea Group in Russia, said the Belt and Road Initiative created positive energy for bilateral trade, as there are more Russian companies contacting them this year.
Humanitarian threats such as military conflicts, natural disasters and uneven socioeconomic development are common in Belt and Road regions, so local demand for humanitarian aid is immense, said Wang Ping, vice-president of the society.
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Hundreds of thousands of migrants have crossed the southern border this year, many fleeing violence and poverty to seek asylum in the US.
I could have never imagined that my cousin would one day sell jewelry through her WeChat account and make a grand success of it. The business venture changed her life. It also set a record of sorts in our extended family - none of my relatives has ever engaged in business before.
Huawei did not respond to the requests for comments on the story.
Humphrey said it’s a deeply important subject to keep alive because it’s a reminder to all that events like this should never ever be repeated.