Over the past 40 years of reform and opening-up, China has continuously promoted its opening-up policy while practicing innovation, which has created opportunities for outbound investment. After joining the World Trade Organization (WTO), China has accelerated its opening-up process and realized the historical turn from “introducing” to “going out” and from following to leading. As China’s economy enters a new phase of steady growth, overseas markets become more attractive than in the past amid intensifying domestic volatility. In addition , the national government and relevant departments have been issuing a series of favorable policies in the field of international expansion. Besides, the increase in the level of openness towards the…

I knew the small camper I’m towing behind my truck was adorable because everyone—from soccer moms outside of the grocery store to bikers at the gas station—kept telling me it was. The Happier Camper HC1 Studio definitely has an unique mid-century modern vibe—picture what the Jetsons would sleep in if they went camping. It is cute as hell and seems to be designed specifically for making your Insta page pop. But just because a piece of gear looks wonderful in a photo doesn’t mean it performs well in the field. And, starting at $39, 950, it better be good. So , I spent three nights living in the HC1 Studio…

Julie Loffredi — Lifestyle Andrea E. McHugh You’ve packed the high tech tent, rented the cabin or reserved the RV, mapped out your trek, and reserved the campsites – now comes the fun stuff! For a successful pack in/pack out that ensures you’ll leave nothing but footprints behind, start with a checklist. A first aid kit, hiking day pack, headlamp, food and water, cooking utensils, fire starter, warm bedding and a satellite messenger if you’re out of cell phone range, are a good start. Once complete, turn your attention to the non-essential gear, which can instantly up the fun factor. If you’re ready to leave the particular laptop behind and…

In particular, we will share with you insights learned from an interview with Anna, an industry expert with 8 years of experience in cross-border e-commerce. Anna is the Chairman of Guangdong Geertop Outdoor Gear Co., Ltd (Chinese: 广东吉拓户外用品有限公司) and a contracted instructor for Alibaba, China’s leading e-commerce platform. After three years of following strict rules and reducing travel as much as possible, Chinese consumers’ desire for outdoor activities, social interactions, and new experiences has never been keener. These needs bolstered the flourishing camping business. Search volume for the term “camping” on the Chinese search engine Baidu has climbed to a higher level since May 2021, soared in May 2022, and…

We live in a state where outdoor recreation continues to grow in popularity and importance. Recreational attributes help us attract and retain talented people in Arkansas. That means that protecting and enhancing those attributes is key to future economic development. I’ve long been frustrated with the U. S. Forest Service and U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, agencies that too often in recent decades have pointed to budget restrictions as excuses for de-emphasizing the recreational parts of their congressionally mandated missions. Members of the Arkansas congressional delegation share my frustration. In August 2015, U. S. Rep. French Hill of Little Rock wrote the head of USFS in order to request…

The best enchiladas I’ve ever eaten came from a Dairy Queen. No, I’m not a tourist from Minnesota who came southward to see silos. I’m a dyed-in-the-wool native Texan who’s eaten more enchiladas than peanut butter sandwiches, and I was as surprised as anybody when my friend Jack told me he wanted to stop off at the Sabinal DQ to get enchiladas on our way to his family’s ranch near Uvalde last week. The enchiladas were amazing, but the rest of the week spent with longtime friends and new ones in the great Texas outdoors has been legendary. The group gathers every January at the old homeplace that stands above…

While increased time spent outdoors was one positive effect from the COVID-19 pandemic, it turns out the experience has not been the same for everyone. Merrell, a division of Rockford-based footwear and apparel maker Wolverine Worldwide, recently shared its “Inclusivity in the Outdoors” report, a first-of-its-kind examination from the company. Based on the multinational survey, the report examines the perceptions plus experiences of women, Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ+ and lower-income people and groups when it comes to spending time outside. While existing outdoor research traditionally analyzes race, gender and income regionally, Merrell’s study takes this a step further by considering participants’ emotive experiences, perceptions and resulting behaviors with a call to…