East China’s Jiangsu province reported retail consumer goods sales of about 6.15 billion yuan during the National Day holiday, up 0.6 percent year-on-year, indicating a steady growth of the consumer goods market, according to data released Friday by the Commerce Department.
By strengthening the epidemic prevention and control measures, Jiangsu created a diversified new scene of cultural and tourism consumption new industry, bringing the public a new consumer experience.
More than 800 consumption promotion activities were held across the province, and about 334 million yuan of consumption vouchers and digital RMB red packets were issued to continuously release the potential of the consumption market.
Yangzhou issued 8.74 million yuan of consumer vouchers for supermarkets, restaurants, home appliances and cell phones and digital products, hoping to boost market vitality.
Ten large hotels in Huai'an city saw their wedding banquet fully booked during the National Day, with a year-on-year growth of 22.5%
Taizhou witnessed the booming sales of new energy vehicles, stimulating the enthusiasm of citizens.
Seven historical, war and cartoons were premiered during the National Day holiday with theme films of "Journey Home" and "Search and Rescue" becoming the highlight. As of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, Jiangsu reported a box office of 169 million yuan for the National Day holiday, ranking the second in China.
Going to the countryside to enjoy autumn scenery and experience rural fun has become a popular choice for local people during the National Day holiday. Jiangsu has further enriched the consumption formats, making use of intangible cultural heritage, agricultural innovation and fairs to create new places for leisure and entertainment.
