China has long been recognized as Kingdom of Bicycles. Chinese bicycle industry is well developed for various reasons. Bicycle is used as a principal mode of transportation in China. The streets are often crowded with bicycles, especially in rush hours. In the 40s and 50s, a bicycle was a necessary gift for bride in China. Bicycle has become part of Chinese culture.
In recent years, as the economy booms and the living standard improves, the use of bicycles has declined due to the increasing affordability of cars and motorcycles. In some places such as Beijing, however, the bicycle is still popularly used for people's daily transportation.
In recent years, as the economy booms and the living standard improves, the use of bicycles has declined due to the increasing affordability of cars and motorcycles. In some places such as Beijing, however, the bicycle is still popularly used for people's daily transportation.