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How China's Stimulus Is Targeting Consumer Spending
Episode 128 of China Economy with Fexingo breaks down Beijing's latest stimulus package announced on July 21, 2026 — focused on boosting domestic consumption rather than infrastructure. Lucas and Luna examine the 500-billion-yuan consumer voucher program, its parallels to Japan's 1990s stimulus failures, and what it means for Chinese companies like Alibaba and JD.com. They tie in recent trade data showing China's export reliance and the yuan's stability at 6.78 per dollar, questioning whether consumer-led growth can offset the property sector's drag. A fresh angle…
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