China’s juggernaut retail festival Singles’ Day, or “Double 11,” offers a snapshot of the country’s consumption landscape. This year’s is particularly prescient—and surprising. Despite dispiriting trends in the economy (from a housing crisis and deflation to a youth unemployment rate of 20% and falling birth rates), big tech platforms across the board saw sales growth. It speaks to the resilience and optimism of Chinese consumer sentiment.
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