At the beginning of 2020, we experienced a very different New Year. Instead of travel and gatherings, everyone stayed at home.
We had returned to our hometown about ten days before the Chinese New Year. However, as the coronavirus situation escalated, we made the decision to drive back to Shenzhen earlier than planned.
After returning, daily life changed quickly. We stayed at home and relied on online shopping for almost everything, which allowed us to maintain a relatively normal routine.
In the first few days, there was uncertainty and concern. But gradually, people began to adapt. Many started doing things they would not usually do. Cooking became one of the most common activities, and for a while, it felt like everyone had become a home cook.
By mid-February, companies in Shenzhen began to resume work remotely. Logistics also adapted, with express services such as SF continuing to operate and support the movement of goods.
During this time, there was a balance between personal and professional concerns. On one hand, we had more time with our families. On the other hand, there was growing uncertainty about the global economy.
Some customers became more cautious, especially with international media coverage increasing concerns about the situation in China. At the same time, many partners remained focused on business and actively looked for ways to continue cooperation.
Across different industries, the impact was uneven. Some sectors, such as fresh food retail, continued to operate and support daily life. Others, like restaurants, faced significant challenges.
In our case, we were fortunate. We continued to receive inquiries, and in some periods, even more than usual.
As the situation gradually came under control, we began to see signs of recovery. In Shenzhen, daily cases dropped significantly, and business activity slowly resumed. When visiting the electronic components market, it was clear that people were making every effort to keep things moving.
This period reinforced a simple but important approach for us: stay responsive, communicate clearly, and support customers as consistently as possible, even under uncertainty.
We believe that with persistence and collective effort, challenges like this can be overcome.
