话题:中国电商深入全球市场,满足实时需求
Passage 1
Flexible cross - border sales models expand financial frontiers. During last year's Black Friday shopping spree, Xuchang wig seller Deng Nan 1.____ (be) elated that year - on - year sales skyrocketed by 85 percent, due in no small part to his forward - looking sales strategy.
Black Friday, 2.____ fell on Nov 29, with sales boosted by cross - border e - commerce, and following strong retail figures for the Oct 31 Halloween celebrations. "Consumers, in particular, used wigs to cosplay or participate in costume parties 3.____ the celebration of Halloween," Deng said.
"Wigs are not 4.____ necessity in China. But in overseas markets, they are regarded as a fashion symbol and an important and stylish accessory. Some consumers buy more than a dozen at 5.____ time," he said.
Xuchang, in Central China's Henan province, produces more than half of the world's wigs and is 6.____ leading global distribution and export center for such products. More than 300,000 locals work in wig - related industries in what's known as China's "hair factory".
Three years ago — 7.____ (see) the growing demand for wigs abroad and aspiring to reach more overseas consumers — Deng began selling wigs through cross - border e - commerce platforms and registered with the fast - fashion online retailer Shein. Deng designs and produces new products, and then determines whether 8.____ (increase) production in accordance with the latest sales and overseas market trends, instead of blindly manufacturing or stocking up on goods. His online store has experienced remarkable sales growth. About 40,000 wigs of various colors 9.____ (sell) every month, earning revenue of up to $2 million.
He is one of millions of young Chinese entrepreneurs cashing in on the emerging cross - border e - commerce platforms that offer a wide range of high - quality, affordable made - in - China products. As a new form of foreign trade, cross - border e - commerce has become an important driving force 10.____ (boost) China's exports amid downward economic pressures and external uncertainties.
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Passage 2
As a new form of foreign trade, cross - border e - commerce has become an important driving force boosting China's exports. The main advantage of cross - border e - commerce platforms lies in the flexible supply chain model, namely, small orders and quick responses, industry insiders said. This refers to using real - time market demand 1.____ (regulate) production.
Sellers start off with very small orders. If the sales trend is positive, they ramp up production, 2.____ if it falls short of expectations, production is reduced or halted. On - demand production minimizes inventory and waste, improves operational efficiency and reduces costs, making the production process 3.____ (flexible) and enhancing a product's competitiveness, experts said.
Fast - fashion online retailer Shein is boosting resources to help Chinese manufacturers expand their sales and presence in the global market. In September 2023, the company announced plans 4.____ (extend) its outreach to industrial belts in 500 cities across China. Currently, it has more than 300 industrial belts 5.____ (cover) over 20 categories including clothing, shoes, bags, jewelry, beauty care, electronic devices, and sports and outdoor products in more than 20 provincial - level regions nationwide.
Founded in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, and 6.____ (know) for its low prices and large selection of fashionable clothing and accessories, Shein has gained traction among overseas shoppers. Shein was the most downloaded app in the fashion and beauty segment in the United States in 2023, registering more than 35 million downloads, data from global research firm Statista showed.
For sellers good at designing and producing products, but without overseas sales and operations experience, Shein provides one - stop services, 7.____ (include) commodity operations, warehousing, logistics, and customer and after - sales service. The company has announced further expansion of its product categories through 8.____ (collaborate) with select global brands and third - party vendors to fulfill growing customer demand 9.____ diversified products. This expansion not only benefits the company but also helps Chinese manufacturers gain 10.____ (good) access to the global market.
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Passage 3
Chinese cross - border e - commerce platforms can help establish a direct connection between manufacturers and consumers by applying advanced digital technologies such as big data, cloud computing and artificial intelligence, said Li Mingtao, head of the research institute at the China International Electronic Commerce Center.
"Many Chinese traditional manufacturers have gained an upper hand in production and quality control, but lack experience and capabilities in sales and operations, making it difficult for 1.____ (they) to enter overseas markets," Li said.
Manufacturers should learn how to better grasp the needs of consumers via these platforms, adjust production, and reduce inventory, 2.____ will help improve the competitiveness of Chinese manufacturers globally, he added.
China's cross - border e - commerce industry has seen robust growth in recent years. The sector's imports and exports reached a record 1.88 trillion yuan ($257.6 billion) in the first three quarters of 2024, an increase of 11.5 percent year - on - year, data from the General Administration of Customs showed. E - commerce exports were 1.48 trillion yuan during this period, up 15.2 percent from a year earlier.
The country has accelerated steps to boost the development of new forms of foreign trade, and rolled out a series of policy measures that include 3.____ (establish) cross - border e - commerce comprehensive pilot zones, supporting the building of overseas warehouses and logistics infrastructure, and expanding the list of imported retail goods for cross - border e - commerce.
With the help of these policies, cross - border e - commerce is expected to play 4.____ even more significant role in promoting the digital transformation and upgrading of traditional industries. Chinese cross - border e - commerce platforms are also likely to 5.____ (strength) their position in the global market.
Moreover, as the industry continues to grow, it will create more job opportunities, both in China and abroad. For example, the operation of overseas warehouses requires a large number of local employees. This not only promotes economic development but also enhances cultural exchanges 6.____ different countries.
In addition, cross - border e - commerce platforms are constantly innovating. They are using artificial intelligence to analyze consumer behavior, 7.____ (provide) more personalized services. This not only improves customer satisfaction but also helps manufacturers better understand market trends and develop 8.____ (suit) products.
However, challenges still exist. For instance, international logistics costs can be high, and there may be differences in 9.____ (regulate) among different countries. To overcome these challenges, the government, enterprises, and industry associations need to work together. They can explore ways to optimize logistics routes, reduce costs, and promote international cooperation in 10.____ (policy) - making.
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