As the economic crisis envelops the world, more and more of the rising stars of the tech sector find themselves on unpaid leave, and over 60 % of college graduates are unable to find work. For several months now, the wholesale, retail, and food and beverage industries have found their fortunes declining. Online shopping platforms, however, are thriving amongst all this misfortune, with their turnover reaching spectacular heights.
不景氣的浪潮席捲全球，當愈來愈多科技新貴被迫休無薪假、逾 6 成大學畢業生抱怨找不到工作；當批發、零售、餐飲業已連續好幾個月加速衰退而叫苦連天時，虛擬的網路購物平台卻逆勢長紅，業績屢創佳績。