Back-to-school economy. Parents pay up!

返校经济。 家长们还钱吧!

Round Table China

2024-09-02

24 分钟
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The new school year kicks off this September 2nd, and parents are breaking the bank with shopping sprees for the kids' new semester! But wait, is all that spending necessary? Are they feeling the pinch? On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan
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  • Discussion keeps the world turning.

  • This is round table.

  • The new school year kicks off this September 2 and parents have geared up with shopping sprees for the young ones back to school.

  • But wait, is all that shopping and spending necessary?

  • Are they feeling the pinch?

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  • Coming to you live from Beijing, this is round table.

  • I'm Hei young.

  • For today's program, I'm joined by Steve Hatherly and Yuxen in the studio.

  • First on today's show is that time of the year again?

  • As September rolls in, the new school year in China kicks off and parents have been hitting the stores and loading up on supplies for their kids, especially those fresh faced university freshmen.

  • What's on their shopping list?

  • We'll get into the essentials that are driving the back to school economy.

  • And guess what?

  • Starting this autumn semester, Beijing education authorities are giving elementary and junior middle school students a sweet treat.

  • Break times have been extended from ten minutes to 15 minutes.

  • More time to chill or play?

  • Yes, please.

  • I would think.