China's furniture industry embraces independent designer brands

Zhao Lei (R) and Zhang Jingxiang discuss the design of a chair in the headquarters of MZGF in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 28, 2017. Zhao Lei established MZGF in 2010 and dedicated to design a wide range of furniture suitable for contemporary life. China's furniture industry is embracing a new wave of independent designer brands, especially in cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. The new generation of designers attaches more importance on the contemporary expression of Chinese elements, adding creative momentum to the furniture industry in China. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)