A local merchant hands a water toy to a foreign businessman at a store at Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, Zhejiang province on Feb 22, 2023. [Photo/VCG]

The retail market in Yiwu has picked up rapidly to win more overseas orders since earlier this month because of the optimization of the COVID response measures.

Customers from home and abroad are flowing to Yiwu International Trade Market in Zhejiang province to place orders and purchase commodities.

Flower decorations are seen at the Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, Zhejiang on Feb 22, 2023. [Photo/VCG]