“No one will search that,” Mr. Tao says, as some among the two dozen student-sellers crowd around. Mr. Tao, who goes by the nickname “Uncle Sam,” which he chose in tribute to the U.S. icon, shakes his head. Now Chinese entrepreneurs want to sell directly to Americans, and Amazon is giving them a way to do so. Chinese sellers have flocked to Amazon, which holds regular conferences in China to promote its platform, explaining the logistics and support services it offers. Mr. Tao suggests they read inspirational books and listen to podcasts to improve their minds.

Source: Wall Street Journal December 17, 2017 19:30 UTC