Wang Ning, Chinese toy specialist, lands in London with Pop Mart

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27 January 2022 à 14h18

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Publication: 27 January 2022 à 14h18, Updated on 6 March 2023 à 11h29

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An article by Sophie Baqué

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Aged 35, Mr. Wang Ning made his fortune with an improbable bet: selling toys (figurines and dolls) in surprise bags. In 2020, his company Pop Mart recorded a turnover of US$382 million, up by 49% (via 50 million toys sold).

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