Tue, 21-Oct-2025

China spending data adds to worries over economic rebound

China

BEIJING: Chinese consumer spending grew at a slower-than-expected pace in November, data released on Wednesday showed, with analysts warning that an uptick in coronavirus cases was dampening sentiment and adding to questions over a rebound in the world’s second-largest economy. China’s economy bounced back quickly from the pandemic after authorities contained Covid-19 with strict border controls … Read more

No brand shall have privileges in front of consumers: association

China

BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) — No brand shall have any privilege in front of consumers, said China Consumers Association on Thursday while commenting on a recent controversy surrounding Canadian clothing manufacturer Canada Goose. The association said that the clothing brand has recently set multiple unreasonable policy thresholds at a consumer’s appeal for rights protection concerning … Read more