China’s high-spending counties emerge as bright spot as domestic demand remains weak
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-08-16 13:00 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Immigration, Asia, Economy & Finance, China, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Lower costs, lighter debt and return-migrant capital are boosting household purchasing power in China’s smaller cities
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