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Consumer demand and public services top China’s financial priorities for 2026

China will expand government spending to spur consumer demand and shore up investment in public services to strengthen the economy…

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Chinese toymaker Pop Mart targets wider audience with Playground magazine, grow IP

Chinese toymaker Pop Mart, maker of the popular Labubu monster dolls, launched the second edition of its pop culture magazine…

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Developing | China’s growth engines sputter as retail and investment hit in November

China’s economic indicators logged a further slowdown in November, with consumption and investment showing renewed signs of strain, while the…

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China names ‘hotspot’ sectors in 19-point plan to spur consumption

China has launched a 19-point plan to better align the supply of consumer goods with demand, as Beijing steps up…

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Rising down jacket sales offer unexpected cushion against deflation in mainland China

China’s down jacket and coat makers are the unlikely beneficiaries of the winter season, as more young consumers splash out…

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How Shanghai leverages arts and events to fuel tourism and power economic growth

Relaxed visa rules, arts and cultural events, alongside landmark tourist destinations, have become new drivers for Shanghai’s economy as a…

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The View | A U-shaped rebound of Hong Kong’s commercial property? Unlikely

When predicting and assessing the shape of recoveries, analysts have made use of letters of the alphabet. A V-shaped recovery…

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Alibaba’s Singles’ Day shows ‘faster growth’ as 80 brands hit US$14 million in an hour

Alibaba Group Holding kicked off direct sales for its annual Singles’ Day shopping festival on Monday, with initial figures surpassing…

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China looks to silver economy, women, eco-consciousness to spur consumer spending

Caring for the elderly, rising awareness of environmental protection and the flourishing “she economy” are creating a cushion against potential…

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China’s Xi calls for building unified market to ‘secure an edge’ in global race

President Xi Jinping has called for more efforts to develop a unified domestic market, arguing that it will be crucial…

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