7. Creative industry

The shared economy provides more opportunities for the creative industry, as companies may find it easier to locate freelancers who can brainstorm advertising ideas or do part-time design work.

More than 100 startups specializing in part-time talent search have emerged in China since the beginning of this year, reported TMT media citing an industry report.

A vase on display inside Fenghuang Creative Center of Yunxi County, Hangzhou city, Zhejiang province, June 30, 2015. Alibaba's innovation base for cloud computing is also located in the county. [Photo/IC]