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VOA Mandarin: Chinese consumers slow spending during spring festival 


A vendor in Shanghai's Yu Garden sells Year of the Snake toy lanterns before the Spring Festival, Jan. 23, 2025.
A vendor in Shanghai's Yu Garden sells Year of the Snake toy lanterns before the Spring Festival, Jan. 23, 2025.

As China’s economy slows, consumer behavior during the Lunar New Year has also changed. Many Chinese netizens have expressed concerns about the pressure of celebrating the holiday, especially among the younger generation, who are cutting back on unnecessary spending. The highlights of past Spring Festivals — red envelopes, gift exchanges and even holiday plans — are all being affected.

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