Zhang Huoqing
Zhang Huoqing is a merchant based in Yiwu, Zhejiang, who gained significant attention recently for his plush toys, particularly a product that humorously transformed from a 'smiling horse' to a 'crying horse' due to a manufacturing error. This accidental design flaw has turned into a viral sensation on Chinese social media, leading to a surge in orders and the rapid expansion of his production lines.
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Recent news mentions
Zhang Huoqing, owner of Happy Sister, noted the unexpected success of the crying horse toy.
Stable genius? How a defective ‘crying horse’ toy went viral in China | China
United Kingdom· 2026-01-28
Zhang Huoqing, the owner of Happy Sister, initially designed the product with a cheerful expression for the New Year.
Ngựa khóc - sản phẩm lỗi bỗng dưng gây 'sốt' dịp Tết
Vietnam· 2026-01-28
Zhang Huoqing is the owner of Happy Sister, a shop in Yiwu that sold the viral crying horse toy.
'Crying horse' toys go viral in China ahead of Lunar New YearUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-27
Zhang Huoqing is the person in charge of the toy sales at the market in Yiwu.
浙江义乌：“哭哭马”意外走红成爆款玩具 _光明网
China· 2026-01-13Zhang Huoqing showcased the plush toys 'Laughing Horse' and 'Crying Horse' in Yiwu, Zhejiang.
“笑笑马”缝成“哭哭马” 浙江义乌商户：工人疏忽意外收获爆款 _光明网China· 2026-01-12