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Will China’s economy charm in the Year of the Snake?

Lunar New Year, arguably China’s biggest annual holiday, can be seen as a barometer for the country’s economy. As more than 1 billion people travel, shop, eat and give gifts to family and friends, their preferences and habits paint a picture of the nation’s consumption over a few festive weeks. This nine-part series covers bonuses, flower sales and more.

Updated: 01 Feb, 2025
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‘Incomparably nice’: Chinese supermarket wins viral fame for stellar service

Pangdonglai has proved there is still life in bricks-and-mortar retail in China, with customers queuing for hours outside its stores ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

28 Jan, 2025
Customers crowd the aisles in a Pangdonglai supermarket in Xuchang, Henan province. Photo: Weibo
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High-steaks challenge: how China feeds its huge, meat-hungry population

China’s 1.4 billion consumers have developed Western-style appetites for high-protein foods such as pork and beef, prompting far-reaching changes in the global economy.

30 Jan, 2025
Shoppers purchase beef at a supermarket in southeastern China. The country’s meat consumption has risen rapidly over the past decade. Photo: Getty Images