The Labour Day holiday saw a surge of tourism in China, setting records and providing a boost to consumption at a time when the country is looking to solidify its economic recovery.

Beijing has introduced measures aimed at boosting inbound tourism, including visa-free travel for a number of European and Southeast Asian countries.

More than 46 per cent of urban residents polled by People’s Bank of China say job market is ‘uncertain’, while 62 per cent aim to save more, in continued challenge for policymakers counting on domestic consumption to propel the economy.

One mainland couple opted to stay in Futian on ‘golden week’ break and commute daily across the border to Hong Kong to save cash.

Consumers in Indonesia and Malaysia expressed concerns about whether the Chinese-made products meet halal certification standards

Mainland China-based chains including Lam Heung Ling, Jo’s Cha, Linlee, The One Lemon Tea and LMM have set up shops in Hong Kong recently. Analysts assess their chances.

Retailer received 164 complaints from patrons, allegedly breached Trade Descriptions Ordinance, customs says.

About 800,000 trips made on Wednesday, below 1 million estimate, official data shows.

A growing ‘she-conomy’ in China is leading to the working-age female population playing a leading role in personal spending and family purchases amid Beijing’s shift away from an investment-led growth model.

China’s top three premium EV makers posted mixed sales last month, as companies remain entrenched in a price war in the world’s largest car market that shows no signs of ending.

Controversy follows earlier online debate over rules governing ‘bed curtains’ for privacy in shared rooms and smoking and alcohol on campus.

Yum China Holdings, which owns the KFC and Pizza Hut restaurant chains in mainland China, plans to open more stores in ‘untapped’ parts of the country where it hopes its low-price strategy will appeal to vast numbers of less affluent customers.

Police and Department of Health mount joint operation in Yau Tsim Mong district, arresting trio, aged between 29 and 33, for alleged illegal sale of medicinal products.

The American chicken franchise, fast-food rival McDonald’s and US coffee chain Starbucks have all become targets of a nationwide boycott movement triggered by Israel’s war on Gaza.

Jetour targets markets like Malaysia and Indonesia with right-hand drive models as globalisation drive accelerates.

Predictions restaurant trade will suffer from golden week double whammy despite an estimated 800,000 tourist arrivals from across the border.

China’s automotive sector braces for an escalating price war, and the intensified scramble for market share could hasten the closure of unprofitable laggards.

Transport Department has allocated an additional 40 per cent quota for cross-border bus operators to increase service frequencies over the May 1-5 holiday.

Daigou, or personal shoppers for mainland Chinese consumers, used to account for billions of dollars of products sold by Australian businesses.

International marques are mounting a spirited fightback, focusing on reliability and safety, and providing a mixed bag of petrol and electric cars for a new generations of local customers.

Nissan Motor unveiled four new electric vehicle models at the Beijing Auto Show and vowed to build more EV products ‘in China, for China’ in an attempt to recover lost sales.

The carmaker hopes to lure high-end Chinese consumers amid an escalating price war among some of its top rivals.

Apple is still No 1 in China’s premium segment, which consists of handsets priced over US$600, but it is losing market share to Honor and Huawei, according to IDC.

Further discounts offered by carmakers in a price war in mainland China’s electric vehicle market could ensnare even the likes of top seller BYD, Goldman Sachs says.

Apple saw iPhone sales in China decline 19.1 per cent in the first quarter, while Huawei achieved sales growth of nearly 70 per cent, according to Counterpoint.

Chinese farmers are keeping the fewest pigs for breeding since 2020, raising hopes of sustained profitability after years of losses. But the turnaround may not speak to the broader economy, analysts say.

Chinese-produced durian is set to be available to the public in July, with production from the tropical island of Hainan likely to reach 200 tonnes this year, although Thailand and Vietnam are set to remain the largest sources.

Centre for Food Safety this month ordered four pre-packaged spice mix products from India to be recalled after it found the pesticide ethylene oxide in samples.