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May 8
25 m

Deciphering China's holiday economy

CHINA PLUS
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China's holiday economy has kicked into high gear over the five-day Labor Day break. Across the country, cities are rolling out more diverse and immersive consumer experiences. Experts share their opinions on how the holiday spending surge impacts broader changes in the Chinese economy.

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