The enthusiasts include parents and children, all keen to have a whale of a time. Roller-skating buffs in full gear can be seen skating in parks, pedestrian subways and even on the road. After office hours and on public holidays, public parks in the Chinese capital are swamped with skaters. They are mainly produced in Ningbo and Guangdong. Most imported products are from the US and Taiwan.
Prices are on the high side for imported products.
Foreign-made accessories are also slightly more expensive than domestic ones. Market surveys show that sales of roller-skates are steadily rising in Beijing. This suggests that the market for roller-skates will continue to grow in 2000. All rights reserved.