Sales soar on Singles Day shopping gala

Industry experts said the purchasing frenzy during the biggest shopping event of the year showed the vitality of the consumer market in China and resilience of the country’s economy. — China Daily

Beijing: Sales boomed on the opening day of the extended Singles Day shopping extravaganza that kicked off at 8pm on Tuesday, with high-quality products and livestreaming sessions proving popular among Chinese consumers.

Industry experts said the purchasing frenzy during the biggest shopping event of the year showed the enormous vitality of the consumer market in China and strong resilience of the country’s domestic economy.