
Cixi: Asia’s Home Appliance Powerhouse Achieves $14 Billion GDP Milestone
Cixi, a small town in the east of the Chinese mainland, has emerged as the world’s largest producer of irons and heaters, achieving a GDP milestone of over $14 billion.
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Cixi, a small town in the east of the Chinese mainland, has emerged as the world’s largest producer of irons and heaters, achieving a GDP milestone of over $14 billion.
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China’s Double 11 shopping festival extends over a month, offering up to 20% discounts on home appliances and computers. Major e-commerce platforms report soaring sales, reflecting evolving consumer trends.
China’s large-scale trade-in program is igniting market enthusiasm, boosting consumer spending, and revitalizing industries like automotive and home appliances through substantial discounts and subsidies.
China’s new trade-in program is sparking a surge in consumer spending, with millions taking advantage of government subsidies to upgrade vehicles and home appliances, boosting economic growth across multiple industries.
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