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Online biz shines as sun loses luster

By Cao Li | China Daily | Updated: 2009-07-23 07:46

SHANGHAI: As many others geared up to catch the solar eclipse of the century, former teacher Zhu Yan spotted a shining opportunity to rake in some cash.

Sales from protective goggles to view the eclipse helped the 27-year-old businesswoman make at least half a million yuan ($73,000) in two weeks.

Like many other vendors on auction website Taobao.com, Zhu worked day and night to sell goggles, binoculars and other paraphernalia for watching the eclipse.

Online biz shines as sun loses luster

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