China rolls out 18 measures to boost county-level consumption
激发下沉市场活力，活跃县域消费
Nine central government departments, led by the Ministry of Commerce, have jointly issued a policy document outlining 18 measures to stimulate consumption in China's vast county-level and rural markets. The document, reported by state-aligned outlet Guangming Online, categorizes counties by economic strength and population, tailoring development priorities accordingly—from quality upgrades in richer areas to basic livelihood guarantees in smaller ones. It covers upgrading commercial facilities, expanding logistics networks, supporting local brands, and integrating culture, agriculture, and tourism to draw spending.
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The piece frames the policy as a pragmatic, bottom-up response to already-vibrant market trends, not a top-down directive.
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