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Boosting consumer goods
Published: Jan 19, 2026 08:41 PM
People snap up televisions eligible for the renewed trade-in subsidy program for consumer goods in Huaying, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, on January 19, 2026. With the program taking effect and the Spring Festival approaching, the city's home appliance market is drawing crowds and recording surging sales, ushering in the first consumption boom of 2026. Photo: VCG

People shop for televisions eligible for the renewed trade-in subsidy program for consumer goods in Huaying, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, on January 19, 2026. With the program taking effect and the Spring Festival approaching, the city's home appliance market is drawing crowds and recording surging sales, ushering in the first consumption boom of 2026. Photo: VCG