Trade-Ins and Trendy Tastes Drive 3.7% Retail Growth on the Chinese Mainland
The Chinese mainland’s retail sales surged 3.7% to 50.12 trillion yuan in 2025, fueled by policy support like trade-ins and evolving consumer habits.
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