Jamaican reporter Melvin Anthony Pennant got an up-close look at Shantou's toy industry during a visit to the Hoton Toys Showroom in Chenghai, as part of the "Guangdong City Visits" activity held ahead of the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in November 2026.
Walking through one of the region's largest toy exhibition halls, he reflected on how toys have evolved from static playthings to interactive AI-powered devices and why personalized, real-time-responsive products are shaping the future of manufacturing. It offered him a firsthand look at why Chenghai has earned its reputation as the world's toy-making heartland.
Reporters | Jiang Chang, Zeng Xiangxing
Video | Xu Anrui, Zeng Xiangxing
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