China's consumer market flexed serious muscle in 2025, hitting a record 50.12 trillion yuan ($6.9T) in retail sales – that's 3.7% growth despite global economic headwinds! 📊 JLL China's research chief Daniel Yao tells CGTN this success story blends smart policy moves with changing shopping habits.
🔑 The secret sauce? Yao highlights Beijing's trade-in initiatives that boosted everything from electric vehicles to smart home tech. But it's not just government action – young consumers are rewriting the rules with their love for:
🌱 Sustainable products
📱 Hyper-personalized tech
🎮 Experiential shopping (think VR try-ons!)
Looking ahead to 2026, Yao predicts "phygital" experiences (physical + digital) will dominate, with AI-powered stores and metaverse shopping gaining traction. For investors? The message is clear: watch the green tech and health-conscious sectors. 💡
