Hey there! Have you ever celebrated the Chinese New Year? Well, this Year of the Snake is extra special in China! 🐍 People all over the country are super excited, and guess what? They’re shopping like crazy! 🛍️
During the Spring Festival, which is like the biggest holiday in China, everyone is out buying gifts, delicious food, and enjoying fun activities. To make things even more exciting, many places in China gave out special coupons to help people shop more! Imagine getting a voucher to buy your favorite snacks or gadgets. Cool, right? 😎
Did you know that shopping is one of the main ways China grows its economy? That means when people buy things, it helps the whole country do better! This year, during the Spring Festival, stores saw huge numbers of people coming in. For example, online sales during the Chinese New Year Shopping Festival went over 700 billion yuan! That’s a lot of toys and treats! 🧧
Restaurants were super busy too. Online bookings for Chinese New Year’s Eve dinners went up by 305%! Families were gathering to enjoy yummy meals together. 🍲 Plus, the movies were a big hit. On the first day of the Spring Festival, box office sales reached a record high, with millions of people going to the cinema. 🎬
New and fun ways to shop and spend time are popping up everywhere. People are trying out cool experiences like learning about traditional crafts or enjoying winter sports. Some even bought special meals for their pets! 🐶🐱 Pet lovers bought new clothes and toys for their furry friends, making them part of the celebration.
The government is also helping out a lot. They’ve created events and activities to make shopping even more fun. In cities like Beijing and Guangzhou, there were over 2,000 cultural and sports events! That’s like having a festival every day! 🏮
All these efforts are making people happy and encouraging them to spend more. When people shop and have fun, it helps businesses grow and the economy stays strong. The hope is that this awesome start to the Year of the Snake will continue all year long! 🎊
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Consumption market ushers in strong start to the Year of the Snake
cgtn.com
