April 21, 2022 09:47 GMT
MNI BRIEF: China Consumption To Recover With Further Stimulus
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Consumption in China will continue to recover as the impact of the epidemic gradually eases and policies to boost spending kick in, Gao Feng, spokesman of the Ministry of Commerce said at a briefing Thursday.
Local governments should introduce targeted measures to promote consumption, in tandem with epidemic prevention measures, Gao said. The ministry will encourage spending on big-ticket items such as automobiles and home appliances, especially in rural areas, he added.
Consumption accounted for 69.4% of GDP growth in Q1 and is still the major driving force of economic growth, the spokesman noted.
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