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China's Golden Week travel boom hides cautious shoppers
Original: China's Golden Week travel surge masks cautious consumer spending
Millions of Chinese travellers took trips during the Golden Week holiday, filling trains, flights and tourist sites across the country. But Reuters reports the travel surge masks a more cautious mood among consumers, who are spending carefully on shopping and dining. The contrast highlights lingering concern about jobs, incomes and the broader economy even as people return to the road.
Why now: The holiday is a key barometer of Chinese consumer sentiment, and the gap between travel activity and spending is fueling debate about the economy's health.
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