💰 Digital Spending Hits $1.3T as Tech Reshapes Shopping Habits
China's digital economy is rewriting the rules of consumer culture, with new data showing tech-driven spending accounted for 46.5% of household budgets in H1 2025 – that's 9.37 trillion yuan ($1.3T)! 💸 From livestream shopping sprees to AI-powered dining apps, 958 million Chinese consumers (85.3% of internet users) are riding the digital wave.
📲 How Gen-Z Is Driving the Shift
The China Internet Network Information Center report reveals:
– Virtual reality shopping malls grew 210% this year
– Drone delivery subscriptions doubled since January
– 72% of purchases under age 30 happen via social media platforms
"This isn't just shopping – it's digital lifestyle integration," says Shanghai-based tech analyst Li Wei. "Think TikTok meets Amazon Prime meets your personal AI stylist." 👗🤖
Reference(s):
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