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It's December 31st.
The clock's ticking on 2024, and we've spent a whopping 44 trillion yuan already.
Consumption this year has been all about making life smarter, more purposeful, and oh so fun.
We'll dive into the bold new trends reshaping how China spends, saves and slays.
Ready for the final breakdown of the year?
Let's go.
Coming to you live from Beijing, this is Roundtable.
I'm He Young.
For today's program, I'm joined by Steve Hatherley and Yu Shen in the studio.
First on today's show, did you know China's retail market is cruising towards a jaw dropping 44.3 trillion yuan for the first 11 months this year.
That's US$6 trillion worth of purchases.
Shaping new trends with cutting edge tech, Innov services and fresh consumer demands.
From trade in discount programs to first store launches, it's not just shopping.
It's a lifestyle evolution.
So as the year draws to a close, let's dive into how 2024 has been rewriting the playbook for consumption and giving the economy a serious boost.
So, Yushan, help us out here, break down the numbers.
Oh yeah, all of them.
Ready?