Hexi, designed by the Chinese artist Han Meilin's team, is inspired by the canal's "mythical water-guarding beast" and symbolizes the wish to protect the waterway and nurture all life.
Shuiyun'er, developed by Pop Mart International Group, features a cute, traditional Chinese design, creating a set of cultural ambassadors to help tell China's stories.
Cultural Exchange
Shanghai tea salon in London brews cultural ties
Intangible Cultural Heritage
Chinese people at home and abroad bond together in ritual ceremony