A special version of Bing Dwen Dwen (the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games mascot) featuring the coming year of dragon (a legendary creature of the Chinese mythology and one of the 12 animal signs of the Chinese zodiac), known as "Loong Dwen Dwen", is set to dazzle the market on December 7. This exclusive series, consisting of a range of licensed products including plush toys, display pieces, badges, ceramics, key chains, postcards, and even precious metal products, will be available at China Unicom's outlets and its App, and several offline stores including Gongmei Emporium in Wangfujing, Xin'ao Shopping Center, and various branches of the China Post in Beijing.

Lin Cunzhen, the designer, showcases a toy of "Loong Dwen Dwen"

"Loong Dwen Dwen", a festive twist on Bing Dwen Dwen, embodies the rich tapestry of the Chinese zodiac. Featuring the Chinese dragon, a national totem and emblem of the spirit, this special version mirrors the phenomena that all the ethnic groups of the Chinese nation and all the cultures of the Chinese civilization are united in diversity.

The blind boxes of "Loong Dwen Dwen"

The ceramic products of "Loong Dwen Dwen"

A "Loong Dwen Dwen" key chain

A citizen snapping a selfie with a statue of "Loong Dwen Dwen"

(Source: The Beijing News)