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How China Factory Towns Are Becoming the New Growth Drivers
Episode 63 of China Economy with Fexingo dives into a shift that's quietly reshaping the world's second-largest economy: China's smaller factory cities are outpacing the big coastal metropolises. Hosts Lucas and Luna examine why export-driven towns like Yiwu and Foshan are seeing faster wage growth, stronger retail spending, and more resilient property markets than Shanghai or Shenzhen. They anchor the conversation in new data showing that first-tier city consumption is lagging while industrial heartlands are humming. Lucas brings a key stat: retail sales in the 16 largest…
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