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Opinion | More of China’s spending power needs to be unleashed. Here’s how

There are signs that the Chinese economy has been improving, owing to the government’s September 2024 stimulus package. Year-on-year gross…

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China launches all-out effort to boost consumption as US trade war boils over

China is scrambling to roll out more measures to boost consumer spending as it strives to offset the worst effects…

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Chinese gobble up goods as subsidy scheme, trade-ins fuel consumption, but can it last?

With a renewed focus on expanding demand this year, China has revamped its consumer products trade-in programme, and doubled down…

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E-commerce giants jump on China’s latest trade-in programme amid heated competition

China’s major e-commerce companies, from JD.com to Alibaba Group Holding, are rushing to take advantage of Beijing’s latest subsidies aimed…

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China sees surge in travel demand for extended Lunar New Year holiday

China is expected to see a surge in travel demand during the upcoming Lunar New Year – a welcome boost…

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From blind box toys to snacks, Chinese venture capital firm finds growth in niche spending

Chinese consumer spending is so weak that even Starbucks is considering selling a stake in its China franchise, but one…

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China consumer spending to rise in 2025, but only modestly, Bain and Kantar say

China’s consumer market, stuck in a deflationary spiral, is poised to stage a recovery next year, buoyed by Beijing’s proactive…

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Opinion | Trump tariffs could be a blessing in disguise for China’s reformers

Historically, China has shown a tendency to enact rapid changes in response to external pressures or implement difficult domestic reforms…

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China’s consumption stimulus debate reignites with no clear answer

After casino hub Macau unveiled fresh cash handouts of 10,000 patacas (US$1,247) to each of its permanent residents to boost…

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Opinion | Why China’s video gaming industry needs more titles like Black Myth: Wukong

China has long had an uneasy relationship with video games. On the one hand, the video gaming industry has been…

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