China unveils measures to boost county-level consumption

中国出台措施促进县级消费

The Beijing Hour

2026-08-18

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A senior Iranian official says the country will shift to a fully offensive military posture against the US, while President Trump has downplayed the prospects of reaching a deal with Tehran (01:12). The 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, or COP 17, is underway in Ulan Baataar, Mongolia, with China's efforts and contributions in the spotlight (09:05). China has unveiled a set of measures aimed at further stimulating consumption in lower-tier markets and invigorating county-level consumer spending (36:13).
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  • Iran vows to adopt an offensive military stance against the US,

  • while the US president downplays the prospects of reaching a deal.

  • The UN's COP17 meeting on combating desertification is underway in the Mongolian capital.

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  • A senior Iranian official says the country will shift to a fully offensive military posture

  • in the conflict with the U.S.

  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard call has dismissed U.S.