1. Qingdao Beer

    British and German business people first started manufacturing the beer in Qingdao, Shandong Province, in 1903. The company now has more than 50 production centers in 19 provincial-level regions in China, exports to more than 70 nations.

    2. White Rabbit creamy candy

    First manufactured in 1943, the milk candy soon became so famous that it was used as a gift item during the 10th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Later, in 1972, then-premier Zhou Enlai gave White Rabbit candies to then-U.S. President Richard Nixon during the latter’s visit to China.

    3. Warrior sports shoes

    The 89-year-old Shanghai shoe brand Warrior became fashionable in Europe after Hollywood star Orlando Bloom wore a pair of sneakers on a movie set that looked exactly like the classic Warrior. The shoes were the most sought-after souvenirs during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

    4. Zhenjiang vinegar

    The pure black vinegar produced by Jiangsu Hengshun Group is popular among U.S. residents as well as many in Europe as a dipping sauce for jiaozi and steamed pork dumplings. The export of the vinegar can be traced back to 1909. The group has a department operating its sales channels overseas but the group declined to reveal detailed sales figures.(China Daily)