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China prioritises consumer spending ahead of technology as economic worries weigh


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Published in Science and Technology on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 at 10:22 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • Spurring reluctant Chinese consumers to spend has been elevated to the top of Beijing's to-do list for 2025, leap-frogging technology and industrial production, as lawmakers look to rectify imbalances in the world's second-largest economy.

The article from MSN discusses China's strategic shift in economic policy, prioritizing consumer spending over technological advancements as a response to ongoing economic challenges. Amidst a backdrop of a slowing economy, declining exports, and a property market slump, the Chinese government is now focusing on boosting domestic consumption to stimulate growth. This pivot comes as the country faces significant economic headwinds, including deflationary pressures and a lack of consumer confidence. Previously, China had heavily invested in technology sectors like semiconductors and AI to drive economic progress. However, with the current economic climate, there's a noticeable policy shift towards encouraging spending through various incentives and possibly reducing reliance on exports and investment-led growth. This change aims to create a more balanced and sustainable economic model, although it presents challenges in transitioning from an investment-heavy to a consumption-driven economy.

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