With the development of smart wearable devices, Zhangzhou's clock and watch enterprises are actively transforming and upgrading, establishing smart industrial parks, and venturing into the field. "In the future, Zhangzhou's clock and watch production will also move toward the direction of smart watches," Shao said.

Mahnoor Makhdoom, a member of A Date with China media tour and a reporter from Pakistan, showed interest in the cooperation between China and the emerging markets. "The clocks and watches are exported to emerging markets, which will bring not only economic connection but also cooperation on technology," she said.