中國GDP被低估?

中國GDP被低估? 2025.05.2

GDP is a valuable tool for comparing economic growth, however it's crucial to consider population size, purchasing power, and the limitations of the metric itself when drawing conclusions.

GDP 是比較經濟成長的有力工具,但在得出結論時考慮人口規模、購買力以及指標本身的限制至關重要。


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Trendy Toy Market Revealed 潮玩市場

LABUBU The Secrets of the Trendy Toy Market Revealed! 潮玩市場

LABUBU這個可愛又搞怪的小角色,最近可說是紅遍大江南北。根據潮玩品牌 泡泡瑪特(Pop Mart) 公布的2024年度業績,其旗下最火紅的 IP 系列《THE MONSTERS》光是去年就創造了超過 30.41億元人民幣 的收入,而LABUBU正是這個系列中的明星角色之一。

LABUBU熱潮背後的故事
LABUBU的創作者是來自香港的藝術家 龍家昇(Kasing Lung)。他原本是一位插畫家,LABUBU最早出現在他的繪本作品中,不過,LABUBU並不是故事主角,當時只是個次要角色,形象也和現在大不相同。

最初的LABUBU:不那麼「可愛」
初版LABUBU外型較為怪誕,甚至帶有一點驚悚風格,並非走現在的「萌系」路線。

身上那標誌性的「九隻牙齒」其實暗藏創作巧思,代表著他獨特的個性與野性的一面。

從繪本角色到潮玩巨星
LABUBU之所以從繪本中跳脫出來,成為獨立的玩具角色,源自於龍家昇與Pop Mart的合作。隨著盲盒經濟在亞洲市場迅速爆紅,LABUBU憑藉其獨特的造型與辨識度迅速擄獲眾多粉絲的心。

LABUBU的十年蛻變
2025年是LABUBU誕生 第10週年,龍家昇也在紀念活動與訪談中親自分享這段創作旅程:

靈感來源:他喜歡用看似「怪物」的角色來探討人性中不完美但真誠的一面。

角色演化:從早期怪誕風格到後來的可愛版本,是根據粉絲喜好與市場反應做出的自然調整,但仍保有其「反主流」的創作初衷。

文化影響力:LABUBU不僅是玩具,更象徵著現代人對「非典型美學」的接受與追捧。

如今的LABUBU,從藝術插畫、限量公仔、快閃店鋪,到跨界聯名、服飾配件等,已成為一種潮流現象,甚至被戲稱為「能帶動GDP的IP」。這不只是潮玩的成功,更是創意產業與文化消費力量結合的體現。

LABUBU Generates 3 Billion Yuan? The Story Behind the Pop Mart Phenomenon

LABUBU, the quirky and lovable character from Pop Mart’s THE MONSTERS series, has become a cultural sensation. According to Pop Mart’s latest financial report, the brand's revenue more than doubled in the past year, with LABUBU alone contributing over 3.04 billion RMB—making it their top-selling IP.

Origins of LABUBU
Created by Hong Kong illustrator Kasing Lung, LABUBU was originally a side character in his picture books and not the main star.

The early version of LABUBU was not as cute—more eerie and unconventional, with its signature nine teeth holding symbolic meaning related to its wild and mischievous personality.

Rise to Fame
LABUBU’s transformation from picture book character to a superstar collectible came through collaboration with Pop Mart. The surge in blind box culture and collectible toys made LABUBU a standout due to its unique and recognizable design.

10-Year Anniversary
As LABUBU turns 10 years old in 2025, Kasing Lung reflects on its journey:

His inspiration came from portraying the imperfect, yet sincere side of human nature through “monster-like” characters.

LABUBU’s design evolved over time, becoming cuter in response to market trends while still retaining its original charm.

LABUBU now symbolizes a broader acceptance of non-traditional aesthetics in mainstream culture.

Cultural Impact
Beyond toys, LABUBU has become a fashion and lifestyle icon—appearing in merchandise, pop-ups, and brand collaborations. It represents the power of creative storytelling combined with savvy marketing, turning an indie character into a billion-yuan empire.

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China Rare Earth Story 中国稀土的故事

Chinese Rare Earth Story 中国稀土的故事

Rare earth elements (REEs) are a group of 17 metallic elements in the periodic table: the 15 lanthanides plus scandium and yttrium. Despite the name, they are relatively abundant in the Earth's crust but are rarely found in concentrated, economically viable deposits, which makes mining and processing difficult and expensive.

List of Rare Earth Elements (REEs)

  • Light REEs (LREEs): Lanthanum, Cerium, Praseodymium, Neodymium, Samarium, etc.

  • Heavy REEs (HREEs): Gadolinium, Terbium, Dysprosium, Holmium, Erbium, Thulium, Ytterbium, Lutetium

  • Scandium and Yttrium are also included due to similar properties.

Uses in the Auto Industry

  1. Electric Vehicles (EVs) & Hybrid Cars:

    • Neodymium, Praseodymium, Dysprosium: Used in permanent magnets for electric motors, especially in neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets.

    • These magnets are lighter, more efficient, and more powerful, crucial for EV range and performance.

  2. Catalytic Converters:

    • Cerium: Acts as a catalyst to reduce emissions in both gasoline and diesel engines.

  3. Batteries:

    • Lanthanum: Used in nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries (e.g., in hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Prius).

  4. Polishing and Glass:

    • Cerium oxide is used for polishing glass components in windshields and head-up displays.

Uses in the Military Industry

  1. Precision-Guided Weapons:

    • Neodymium, Samarium, Dysprosium: Used in high-performance magnets for guidance systems, radar, and control fins.

  2. Jet Engines and Turbines:

    • Yttrium and Gadolinium: Used in heat-resistant alloys for high-temperature components.

  3. Radar and Communication Systems:

    • Europium and Terbium: Critical for phosphors in radar screens, night-vision goggles, and other display technologies.

  4. Satellites and Missile Systems:

    • High-strength, lightweight magnets and alloys from REEs are vital for navigation, targeting, and propulsion systems.

Strategic Importance

  • REEs are considered critical minerals because of their essential role in both green technologies (like EVs) and defense systems.

  • China dominates the global supply of rare earths (over 80% of processing), leading to geopolitical concerns for countries like the U.S., EU, and Japan.

  • Efforts are underway globally to develop alternative sources, recycling methods, and substitutes.

稀土元素簡介與用途(汽車與軍事產業)

什麼是稀土元素?

稀土指的是17種金屬元素,包括15種鑭系元素,以及釔(Y)和鈧(Sc)。它們在地殼中儘管不算非常稀少,但因為分布分散、提煉困難,因此被稱為「稀土」。

汽車產業用途

  • 電動車與混合動力車:釹(Nd)、鐠(Pr)、鏑(Dy)等稀土用於高性能永磁馬達,提升車輛效率與續航力。

  • 觸媒轉化器:鋈(Ce)能幫助汽車排氣淨化,減少污染。

  • 電池技術:鑭(La)應用於鎳氫電池(NiMH),如豐田Prius所用。

 軍事產業用途

  • 精準導引武器:高性能磁鐵(含釹、釤、鏑)用於飛彈導引、雷達與控制系統。

  • 噴射引擎與渦輪:釔(Y)、鈰(Ce)等可製成高溫合金材料

  • 雷達與通訊系統:鋱(Tb)、銪(Eu)等稀土元素用於夜視鏡、雷達顯示螢幕與衛星設備

地緣政治重要性

  • 全球90%以上稀土供應來自中國,使其成為戰略資源。

  • 美國、歐盟、日本等國正積極尋求替代來源與回收技術


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