Zhang Huoqing

Zhang Huoqing is the owner of Happy Sister, a shop located in Yiwu, China. Happy Sister is a manufacturer of toys. Zhang Huoqing is newsworthy due to the unexpected viral success of a defective horse plush toy his company produced. The toy, intended to have a smiling expression, was mistakenly manufactured with an upside-down smile, resulting in a frowning or 'crying' appearance. This error occurred ahead of the Lunar New Year, which celebrates the Year of the Horse. Zhang Huoqing initially anticipated having to issue a refund for the defective product. However, the 'crying horse' toy unexpectedly became a bestseller, resonating with many Chinese people who perhaps aren't feeling the 'high energy and hard work' vibe typically associated with the Year of the Horse. The toy's popularity highlights a potential disconnect between traditional zodiac symbolism and current sentiments within Chinese society.