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Americans can't get enough of mahjong. These traditional makers are cashing in

Published October 22, 2026 4:53 pm • Updated October 24, 2026 10:59 am •
Americans can't get enough of mahjong. These traditional makers are cashing in
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Shoppers in the U.S. are willing to spend hundreds of dollars for a mahjong set. In the eastern Chinese city of Taixing, manufacturers can barely keep up with the demand.

Shoppers in the U.S. are willing to spend hundreds of dollars for a mahjong set. In the eastern Chinese city of Taixing, manufacturers can barely keep up with the demand.

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