German designer Christoph John makes a bamboo chair in his workshop in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, July 28, 2017. Christoph works for Pinwu, an interior design brand established in 2005. China's furniture industry is embracing a new wave of independent designer brands, especially in cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. The new generation of designers attaches more importance on the contemporary expression of Chinese elements, adding creative momentum to the furniture industry in China. (Xinhua/Weng Xinyang)
