City spending hubs to bring growth

Document pushes for diversified shopping scenarios to boost consumption

China has set out a host of measures to accelerate the transformation of five cities into international consumption centers, with the aim of creating a globally appealing consumption environment, expanding domestic demand and elevating the international influence of China's consumer market.

The measures were set out in a policy document released by the State Council, China's Cabinet, last month, which outlined eight key initiatives to be piloted in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin and Chongqing.

The initiatives include promoting the "debut economy", refining entry policies, enhancing the consumption environment, hosting large-scale consumption promotion events and improving supply quality.