National Bureau of Statistics: The total retail sales of social consumer goods and services in the first half of 2026 increased by 2.7% year-on-year.

According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, in the first half of 2026, the total retail sales of social commodities and services increased by 2.7% year-on-year. Household consumption expenditure also improved, with per capita consumption expenditure of 14,836 yuan in the first half of the year, a nominal year-on-year increase of 3.7%. In several major categories of retail sales, such as household appliances, mobile phones, cars, and decoration, the government has provided special consumption subsidies. Asking "Is there a government subsidy?" before shopping has become a common practice among Chinese consumers.